F2 unveils revised car to mirror F1's 2026 direction

Formula 2 has unveiled a heavily revised car for 2027-29 at Monza, bringing the feeder series visually closer to F1's 2026-generation machines while retaining the existing chassis to control costs.

Why it matters:

F2 is F1's primary feeder series, and aligning its cars with F1's new look gives young drivers a clearer preview of the step up. The new aero package is also designed for closer following, improving race quality across the grid.

The Details:

• Retains the existing chassis but gains a new aero package reflecting F1's 2026 visual direction.
• Powered by the same 3.4-litre turbo V6 Mecachrome engine used in the 2024-26 generation.
• Runs on 18-inch wheel rims, which F2 pioneered in 2020, two years before F1 adopted them.
• Sustainable fuel supplied by Aramco, Aston Martin's F1 partner.
• On-board starter: A first for F2, developed through an evolution of the Hewland gearbox, so stalled cars are less likely to be stranded.
• F2 last introduced a new car in 2024 to mirror F1's ground-effect era; this update avoids a full overhaul to keep costs low.

What's Next:

The car is set to be used by Lando Norris's LN4 Fusion team next year, led by former Prema chief Rene Rosin. The entry hasn't been officially granted yet, but that's believed to be a formality — giving F2's grid a fresh F1-aligned look from 2027.