The formula 2 car was revealed ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.

It's the formula 2's 2024 to 2026 race car. Made to be driven to take a step up to formula 1.

Unveiled ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, designed for preparation to get into formula 1. According to formula 1, the race car it's as close to a formula car as possible, in terms of safety, look, systems, performance, sustainability and accessibility. What's the catch? All at reasonable costs. The race car's braking, steering efforts and ergonomics complies with the FIA 2024 specifications.

It has a 3.4 liter turbocharged mecachrome engine, with Aramco synthetic sustainable fuel that will be introduced in 2025 while still using the Aramco 55% bio-sourced sustainable fuel, it has new features to accommodate that.

Former Formula 2 driver Tatiana Calderon drove the car, with Aston Martin reserve driver and former F2 Champion, Felipe Drugovich, among those set to test the car. For reliability, certain mileage has to be clocked and the first car will be handed to the formula 2 teams by the end of December and the second race car by January 2024 ahead of the preseason testing.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1 said: The new F2 car is also an important symbol for our sustainability journey as the series continues to pioneer advanced sustainable fuel which will become a part of F1 from 2026.

"Together with the FIA, we’ve designed a powerful, challenging and safe car that will prepare young drivers for F1, and that will continue to provide great racing and a lot of overtaking opportunities, something that the fans expect from F2.

“One of our main focuses remains cost control. So, we have kept the same engine and gearbox, and there are a lot of carried-over parts from the previous car. Finally, we made sure that the teams can manage this new car with 12 operational people, as per the Sporting Regulations.

“The launch of this next generation of FIA Formula 2 car marks the start of an exciting new chapter for the championship,” said FIA Deputy President for Sport, Robert Reid.

“A huge amount of work has been done by the FIA, Formula 2 and its partners to put together what is a truly impressive package focused on close racing, the latest safety technologies, even greater environmental sustainability and better accessibility for drivers than ever before.

“This significant step will bring Formula 2 closer to the pinnacle of motor sport, ensuring that the next generation of drivers get the best possible preparation for the future and also put on a fantastic show for the fans around the world.

FIA and Formula 1 seem keen on driver's safety, driver's development, and the environmental impact. In bringing F2 drivers closer to their F1 ambition, will driver's and fans be happy with this formula 2 race car?

And what's happening in the F1 sport

With a 138-point lead in the drivers’ championship. The Italian Grand Prix might grant Max Verstappen his 10th win in a row which would set the all-time record for the most consecutive wins.

Mercedes confirmed that Hamilton and his teammate George Russell both penned new deals to remain with the team until the end of 2025.

Carlos Sainz marked his 29th birthday by topping the timesheets during Friday practice for Ferrari’s home race in Italy.