2021 Formula 2 and Formula 3

Thought it might be an idea to have a separate thread to the F1 thread. Just because at times in the past I've recorded the support races only to have the spoiled in the F1 thread when there's actually something noteworthy that's happened. :pac:

Aaaaaanyway, provisional calendars look like they're split so only one will be at each F1 weekend and neither at Monaco. A little disappointed to see that F2 won't be at Zandvoort, I could see that actually being a decent race. Though I don't know if the calendars have been confirmed.

pjohnson

We'll be seeing plenty of Matteo Nannini this year. Hes racing for HWA in both F2 and F3! Thats three races every race weekend.

Charlie-Bravo

Should be a good season for both series. I'd expect Schwartzman to build on last year's performance. Looking forward to seeing what Vips can do now he is full-time in F2 - a Red Bull-backed driver to possibly breakthrough into F1 next year depending how Perez/Gasly/Tsunoda shake out during the year. The fear I have is F1 silly season might start very early this year.

Harika

Great season ahead, shwartzman, daruvala, vips, Armstrong. All title contenders.

Harika

https://mobile.twitter.com/FIA_F2/status/1368950133027573760

Testing day 1.

AMKC

The Womens W series is going to be at some of the races that F1 go to this year too so maybe this thread could incorporate that too.

pjohnson

1.41 seconds covered 1 - 21 in this mornings test session. Deledda was last (22nd) 1.49 seconds behind 21st.

Harika

pjohnson wrote: »

1.41 seconds covered 1 - 21 in this mornings test session. Deledda was last (22nd) 1.49 seconds behind 21st.

How did he get a cockpit at HWA lab, just seeing they lost everything (DTM formula e) still he looks like the Indian driver of two years ago.

Pen Rua

Harika wrote: »

How did he get a cockpit at HWA lab, just seeing they lost everything (DTM formula e) still he looks like the Indian driver of two years ago.

2 years in F3 and finishes no higher than 16th. Average finish of 24th or 25th. Yikes.

He competed in 2021 F3 Asia with Pinnacle Motorsport - a team running under the Irish flag. Poking around their Twitter points out some young Irish talent racing in various junior categories. Wonder would it be worth a thread to keep tabs on the Irish juniors around the world?

antodeco

F2 Calendar. Assuming all on Sky F1


26-28 March – Sakhir, Bahrain
20-22 May – Monte Carlo, Monaco
04-06 June – Baku, Azerbaijan
16-18 July – Silverstone, UK
10-12 September – Monza, Italy
24-26 September – Sochi, Russia
26-28 November – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
03-05 December – Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi

Charlie-Bravo

Bahrain Race Weekend for F2:

Free Practice Friday 10:05-10:50
Qualifying Session Friday 13:30-14:00
Sprint Race 1 Saturday 10:25-11:10
Sprint Race 2 Saturday 16:40-17:25
Feature Race Sunday 10:50-11:50*

*I've no idea if daylight savings affects this. Will need to check the listings on Sky later.

Charlie-Bravo

Updated to include daylight saving: There are 3 races this weekend which I only noticed now - should be great craic.

Free Practice Friday 10:05-10:50
Qualifying Session Friday 13:30-14:00
Sprint Race 1 Saturday 10:25-11:10
Sprint Race 2 Saturday 16:40-17:25
Feature Race Sunday 11:50-12:50

Cool_CM

Wow, just also noticed the 2 Sprints and 1 Feature race. This is going to be great!

Cool_CM

Cool_CM wrote: »

Wow, just also noticed the 2 Sprints and 1 Feature race. This is going to be great!

Yeah but F2 and F3 will alternate so no more extra races each weekend overall.

Charlie-Bravo

Qualifying was great right up to the end.

I'm wondering how the Grid to race 1 winner > then select race 2 grid > race 2 winner > feature grid, etc will work out. Anyone know?

skipper_G

Charlie-Bravo wrote: »

Qualifying was great right up to the end.

I'm wondering how the Grid to race 1 winner > then select race 2 grid > race 2 winner > feature grid, etc will work out. Anyone know?

Qualifying sets the grid for the feature race. The top 10 qualifiers are reversed for sprint race 1 (P10 qualifier starts P1) and the top 10 finishers in sprint race 1 are reversed to set the grid for sprint race 2.

Charlie-Bravo

Ticktum such an eejit. You can't just turn in like that. He tried doing a big switchback on the first corner.

antodeco

Charlie-Bravo wrote: »

Ticktum such an eejit. You can't just turn in like that. He tried doing a big switchback on the first corner.

Plus I don't think many of the drivers would have seen him in that positioning

skipper_G

That race was great fun

Charlie-Bravo

Yes, great race. Pit stops made it interesting.

I think the issue with 18 inch wheels and tyre deg makes some of these sprint races a good watch. Feature race is tomorrow with a mandatory pit stop - it'll be about strategy and when to pit.

Harika

Lundgaard got his second place back as he served the penalty under the safety car in the pit stop.
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Great race

Charlie-Bravo

During the pits I had thought Luungard had served his time penalty because of how long he was in there, although the cameras weren't showing it. I was then confused when both commentators and FIA missed it. Glad he got the right result. He drove a great race.

Schwartzman making a bit of a meal of it on lap 1 this morning in the feature race! Such an experienced guy making a simple error.

skipper_G

Charlie-Bravo wrote: »

During the pits I had thought Luungard had served his time penalty because of how long he was in there, although the cameras weren't showing it. I was then confused when both commentators and FIA missed it. Glad he got the right result. He drove a great race.

Schwartzman making a bit of a meal of it on lap 1 this morning in the feature race! Such an experienced guy making a simple error.

Same here, was convinced Lundgard served his penalty at the stop. Shame he didn't get to stand on the podium but at least he has the points.

Schwartzman has had a shocker this weekend, while his rookie teammate has been on it. Only 8 rounds in the championship, he can't afford another bad weekend

skipper_G

What a race, so many fights through the field it was hard to keep up

Harika

Monaco race 1 was a bit of a snorefest.

Harika

Second race could be good as starting at wet conditions and will dry up

Harika

Hilarious that you hear the tyres screaming

Harika

Good race, perfect for breakfast

Charlie-Bravo

Hopefully get to see Sprint Race 2 at Baku on Sky now. I think it's slightly delayed due to F1 red flags.

https://twitter.com/Formula2/status/1401176319740760068?s=19

Charlie-Bravo

Jaysis, someone get the violins out for Dan Tictum. Such a whinger!

PopePalpatine

Why do I get the feeling that Sky's German or Italian operations wouldn't pay him so much attention?

namloc1980

2 safety cars in the first 6 laps of the F2 sprint race!

Faugheen

It's amazing just how raw these drivers are. Their decision making is leagues away from the top level.

Armstrong was never going to get that move done and needed to give it up.

PopePalpatine

It's all kicked off just 3 corners in, as Tantrum Ticktum shoved Pourchaire into Armstrong, taking them both out and earning himself a 5 second penalty.

Charlie-Bravo

Times 2, 10 seconds. And Lawson getting 10 second penalty seems harsh compared to Tantrum taking out two cars.

So race 1 in Austria was a bit mental :P

Charlie-Bravo

Jaysis, some racing happening in race 3. Artur LeClerc getting smashed up going into Novalak. Will have to watch the replay but Martins was being very aggressive in previous laps.

skipper_G

Charlie-Bravo wrote: »

Jaysis, some racing happening in race 3. Artur LeClerc getting smashed up going into Novalak. Will have to watch the replay but Martins was being very aggressive in previous laps.

All 3 races this weekend have been great, filled with battles. The incident between Leclerc and Martins could have been a lot worse, good everyone walked away. I felt Martins moved when Leclerc was already alongside

the_pen_turner

Only caught the you tube highlights. It's amazing how close it. The lead is sh
Wapping over and back.
Some great racing

Just watching Race 3 highlights and after 11 laps the top 12 were separated by 4.2 seconds. Mental stuff.

MadYaker

This formula 2 race is good, lots of battles happening. These guys just go for it.

TheChrisD

Sky doing the F2 as much of a disservice as they do to IndyCar. Literally cut the coverage as soon as it ended when the results screen was about to come up, just to go to more waffle from Lazenby/Brundle/Button.

PopePalpatine

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117624378#Comment_117624378

I haven't watched it yet, I'm guessing Tantrum didn't win?

PopePalpatine

With Aitken out for at least a couple of months with the fractures he picked up in that Eau Rouge smash yesterday, I wonder who'll be next on the HWA revolving door.

Anyway, I thought F3 was fun this morning, the combination of a drying track and not enough laps left to make pitting for slicks worth it really forced the drivers into some awkward lines just to keep their tyres from getting fried.

klose

4 dnfs already in the F2 sprint race, no racing in 8 odd weeks probably means a bit of rustiness.

Charlie-Bravo

That was some feature race. Had everything in it. Waiting on the decision for Ticktum's investigation and if he'll keep his position.

PsychoPete

Enjoyed the F3 race, nice bit of drama between the two tridents. Piastri is flying it in F2, you'd nearly mistake Alex Brundle for his father on commentary

flazio

2 W Series drivers are getting a test run in F3 equipment. Lovely to see.

https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/6dSYY4j8We2ySjUfA3nGn4/w-academy-drivers-offered-a-first-taste-of-formula-3