FIA Formula 2 Championship

The FIA Formula 2 Championship (F2) is a second-tier single-seater championship organized by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Held on racing circuits, the championship was introduced in 2017, following the rebranding of the long-term Formula One feeder series GP2. The series' original founders were Flavio Briatore and current managing director Bruno Michel. While it is not necessary to do so, most current F1 drivers have participated in Formula 2 or GP2 before graduating to Formula One. It is the last step on the FIA Global Pathway from Karting to Formula One.

Formula 2 is designed to create an ideal training ground for life in Formula One and make racing relatively affordable for the teams. The series is a spec series; all teams are required to use the same chassis, engine, and tire supplier. Formula 2 mainly races on European and Middle Eastern circuits, but has made appearances at other international race tracks, such as the Albert Park Circuit in Australia.

The Formula 2 chassis is developed by Italian manufacturer Dallara. While significantly slower than Formula One cars, the Formula 2 cars are faster than most other circuit racing vehicles. All iterations of the Formula 2 chassis aim to mirror Formula One cars in terms of safety, aesthetics, system functionalities, performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. In 2024, the series introduced ground effect to align with similar developments shown in Formula One, as chassis development is set to continue over the 2024-26 seasons and aligning with a gradual increase in sustainable fuel components, targeting 100% synthetic sustainable fuels by 2027.