Nannini set to participate in 45 races across both F2 and F3 seasons in 2021 with HWA

Matteo Nannini, who is the nephew of former Formula 1 victor Alessandro Nannini, is gearing up to race in both the Formula 2 and Formula 3 circuits this season under the HWA Racelab banner.

In a rare decision, the 17-year-old will compete in two parallel campaigns within F1's direct feeder series. This is possible because the updated schedules for each series allow them to hold races on separate weekends throughout the 2021 season.

In 2019, Nannini clinched the championship title in UAE Formula 4. The following year, he secured the 18th spot in the FIA F3 rankings, accumulating a total of 11 points. His top performance came in the second race held in Barcelona, where he achieved a third-place finish while racing for Jenzer Motorsport, just a day after earning his first point in the series.

This year, the Italian driver will participate in a total of 45 races throughout the 2021 season, as there are three events scheduled for both the F2 and F3 series each weekend.

"I'm excited about the upcoming packed season," Nannini stated. "With 45 races scheduled for 2021, it's going to be challenging, but I'm prepared and eager to develop as a driver, especially with the chance to compete in both FIA F2 and F3."

"This will be my debut season in F2. I understand it won't be straightforward, but I am eager to gain as much knowledge as I can."

The driver expressed optimism as they approach their second year in F3, believing that HWA will offer a strong setup to achieve success.

Italian driver Nannini is set to team up with Alessio Deledda at HWA in the Formula 2 series. Deledda, also from Italy, has previously spent two seasons racing in Formula 3 with Campos but has not yet scored any points.

"I've been anticipating this opportunity for a long time," expressed Deledda, who originally began his career in motorcycle racing before transitioning to race cars. "I'm thrilled to compete in this highly challenging championship and to put my abilities to the test."

"I'm confident that, alongside HWA, a team full of experience, we can progress together on the path ahead of us."

"I have strong faith in the HWA's F1 Talent Factory program and am thrilled about my dual role in 2021, as it will be crucial in advancing me towards Formula 1."

Team leader Thomas Strick commented, "Our team has struck a great balance by combining a young, highly skilled driver with a more seasoned yet equally driven driver."

"We have deliberately chosen to have Matteo participate in both series. This benefits the young driver by allowing him to adapt more swiftly to the high-speed demands of a Formula 1 car, as the capabilities of a Formula 2 car are quite similar to those of a Formula 1 vehicle."

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Dan Ticktum, a junior driver for Williams in Formula 1, is set to join Carlin for his second season in Formula 2, finalizing the team's roster for 2021.

The ex-Red Bull junior driver secured one win and added three more podium finishes as he concluded his debut season with DAMS in 11th place in the rankings last year.

Dan Ticktum, aged 21, has joined the British team Carlin for his second year, teaming up with fellow race victor Jehan Daruvala.

Ticktum expressed his excitement about the upcoming season and his collaboration with Carlin this year. He previously teamed up with Carlin during the post-season test in Bahrain last December.

"We completed three successful days of testing in Bahrain, and I already feel integrated into the team. Our collaboration has been excellent, and we are clear on our objectives for the pre-season tests."

"By the end of last season, Carlin demonstrated that their car was capable of winning races. I am eager to take advantage of this and launch a solid campaign for the championship right from the beginning. I'm looking forward to the start of the season."

Dan Ticktum has claimed victory twice at the Macau Grand Prix and secured second place in the European F3 championship in 2018 while racing with Motopark. He also raced for Carlin during the 2019 Macau Grand Prix.

"Trevor Carlin, the head of the team, expressed his enthusiasm about Dan becoming a part of their group. He mentioned that they have been acquainted with Dan for quite some time, having collaborated with him briefly in Macau a few years back and during the F2 tests after the season concluded in December."

"He is incredibly fast and an excellent competitor, and we are eager to witness his full capabilities this season. Our goal is to collaborate closely with him to build on all his previous experiences, aiming for a steady and strategic approach to the championship."

"We've got a thrilling new roster featuring Dan and Jehan this season, and I'm eager to watch them compete as teammates. I'm confident they'll drive our team forward, and it's our responsibility to provide a speedy car so they can vie for victories right from the start."

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Roy Nissany, who serves as a test driver for Williams in Formula 1, has joined DAMS to finalize their roster for the 2021 Formula 2 season.

Nissany will team up with Ferrari junior driver Marcus Armstrong at the French team for his third season in the series. He has previously competed with Campos in 2018 and with Trident in 2020.

During the previous season, Nissany ended up in 19th position in the F2 championship rankings. His highest achievement was securing eighth place in the feature race at Spa-Francorchamps. Additionally, he managed another top-10 finish at the opening race of the season in Austria, where he secured the last available point by finishing in 10th place.

In December, Nissany participated in the F2 post-season testing with the DAMS team, and on Friday, it was officially announced that he would be joining them.

Nissany expressed his excitement about joining the well-regarded DAMS team.

Their track record in Formula 2 is impressive, and they are well-regarded in this arena, so I'm thrilled to become a part of the team.

"We laid a solid foundation with our efforts in last year’s post-season test, and I’m eager to kick off the season in March."

"We are optimistic about competing at the forefront. I think we have an exhilarating path ahead, and I am eager to begin."

In addition to competing in Formula 2, Nissany will maintain his position with the Williams team and is set to take the wheel of their 2021 car during one of the three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain next month, after the official Formula 2 pre-season testing concludes.

"We are thrilled to have Roy join our team for the 2021 season," commented Gregory and Olivier Driot, co-owners of DAMS.

"We previously collaborated with him during the post-season test in Bahrain, which was quite successful, and we were satisfied with the insights he provided."

He really clicked with everyone on the team, particularly those in the engineering department, so it's fantastic to observe that the bond is already established.

It is now our responsibility to equip him with the finest tools to help him reach his full potential.

"We are eagerly anticipating the launch of this new campaign with Roy and are committed to assisting him in achieving the outstanding outcomes he merits."

The 2021 Formula 2 season is scheduled to kick off from March 26 to 28 at the Bahrain Grand Prix, alongside the Formula 1 event.

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F2 and F3 Announce Adjustments for 2022, Cutting Points for Sprint Races

Both F2 and F3 revealed on Friday that they would shift back to organizing two races each weekend.

Every round in both championships will include practice sessions, qualifying, and two races, with the main races scheduled for Sunday.

In Formula 2, the starting lineup for the sprint race is set based on the results from Friday's qualifying session, with the top 10 positions flipped.

In the sprint race mentioned earlier, the points allocation has been adjusted to 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, with only the top eight finishers earning points.

In Formula 3, the starting lineup is based on the qualifying outcomes, with the twist that the top 12 positions will be flipped.

Points are awarded to the top 10 finishers in F3 sprint races, with the distribution being 10 points for first place, followed by 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3

In the main races, the official Formula 1 points system will still be employed by both championships.

Ultimately, securing pole position will earn a driver two points. Additionally, in each race, the driver who records the fastest lap and finishes within the top 10 will receive an extra point.

Any modifications must receive approval from the World Motor Sport Council.

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Pourchaire "okay" following F2 start collision with Fittipaldi in Jeddah

The French driver experienced a stall with his ART Grand Prix vehicle at the beginning of the race, leading to a collision with Enzo Fittipaldi from Charouz Racing System.

The race was promptly halted with a red flag as medical personnel helped Pourchaire and Fittipaldi exit their vehicles.

Both drivers were taken to King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, one by ambulance and the other by helicopter.

"Hello all, I just wanted to let you know that I'm doing well overall!" he posted on social media.

"At this point, I'm unsure if my season has concluded. However, that's not the main concern; the significant issue is that it was a major incident, and Enzo is hurt."

"I hope he recovers as well as he can!"

There has been no official announcement regarding Fittipaldi's current state.

The F2 season wraps up this weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, with Oscar Piastri poised to clinch the championship.

Pourchaire currently holds the fifth position in the drivers’ standings following an impressive debut season. He is anticipated to continue competing in the series after not securing the second racing seat with Alfa Romeo in Formula 1.

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Monfardini Withdraws from Sprint Event

Following Durango's disqualification, the GP2 lineup at Silverstone will drop to 23 participants as Ferdinando Monfardini will not compete. He was not given clearance to race after suffering a significant crash in the main event.

The Italian driver was set to earn additional points for the DAMS team, but he lost control of his vehicle, crashed into the wall, severely damaged his car, and ended up hospitalized.

Even though Monfardini did not suffer any major injuries, he was kept in the hospital overnight as a precaution. It was also recommended that he withdraw from the competition.

Following Durango's omission, the GP2 lineup at the Silverstone sprint race will shrink to 23 drivers. This change comes after Ferdinando Monfardini was not permitted to compete due to a serious accident he suffered during the feature race.

The Italian driver was on track to earn additional points for the DAMS team, but he lost command of his vehicle, crashed into the wall with significant force, wrecking his car and resulting in his hospitalization.

Despite not sustaining any major injuries, Monfardini was held overnight as a precautionary measure, and it was recommended that he withdraw from the competition.

Franck Perera, who is part of the team, will start from the back row of the grid in 22nd position, driving the only car for DAMS.

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Monfardini Withdraws from Sprint Race

Following Durango's disqualification, the GP2 lineup will have only 23 competitors for the Silverstone sprint race. This change comes after Ferdinando Monfardini was not given the green light to participate due to his significant collision in the feature race.

An Italian driver was poised to earn additional points for the DAMS team when he lost control of his vehicle, resulting in a severe collision with the wall. This crash not only wrecked his car but also led to his hospitalization.

Even though Monfardini came away without any major harm, he was kept under observation overnight as a precaution. It was recommended that he withdraw from the competition.

Following Durango's exclusion, the GP2 lineup will decrease to 23 racers for the Silverstone sprint event, as Ferdinando Monfardini was not permitted to compete due to his severe crash in the main race.

The Italian driver was set to earn additional points for the DAMS team, but he lost control of his vehicle, crashed into the wall with significant force, wrecked his car, and ended up in the hospital.

Despite not sustaining any major injuries, Monfardini was held for observation overnight as a precautionary measure, with recommendations made for him to withdraw from the competition.

Franck Perera, a fellow team member, will take his position in the only DAMS vehicle at the rear of the starting grid, occupying the 22nd spot.

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Buemi to Replace Ammermuller Again

Sebastien Buemi is set to fill in for Michael Ammermuller once more in the upcoming GP2 Series race at the Nurburgring, offering him another opportunity to make a mark in the series.

Formula 3 Euroseries standout Buemi made a remarkable first appearance in GP2 at the Monaco race. Despite having limited experience with the car, he amazed spectators by securing a fourth-place position in qualifying and finishing the race in seventh place.

When ART Grand Prix and Red Bull determined that Ammermuller's wrist injury continued to affect his performance this season, they found Buemi to be the clear candidate to take his place.

Sebastien Buemi is set to have another opportunity to showcase his skills to the GP2 Series community as he fills in for Michael Ammermuller once more during the upcoming championship round at the Nurburgring.

Formula 3 Euroseries standout Buemi had an impressive GP2 debut at Monaco, surprising many by securing the fourth position in qualifying and finishing in seventh place, despite having limited experience with the car.

Consequently, when ART Grand Prix and Red Bull concurred that Ammermuller was still impeded by his persistent wrist injury this season, Buemi emerged as the clear candidate to step in.

While Ammermuller will miss out on racing in front of his local fans, Buemi will have another shot to showcase his skills at the Nurburgring circuit. He knows the track well from his days competing in Formula 3.

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QI-Meritus is set to compete in Asia once more. After a strong debut in last season's championship, the QI-Meritus team is gearing up to participate in the forthcoming GP2 Asia Series.

A team from Malaysia took on the last available spot, which was the 13th entry, in the GP2 Asia series for the first season last year. This occurred after Racing Engineering, a usual participant, decided not to join the competition.

As the reigning GP2 Series Champions have opted not to participate in this year's competition, QI-Meritus will replace them by entering two new drivers.

The QI-Meritus team is set to participate again in the forthcoming GP2 Asia Series after their triumphant debut in the competition last season.

The team from Malaysia took over the 13th and last spot in the GP2 Asia series for the first season last year when Racing Engineering, a usual participant, declared they would not be joining the competition.

As the reigning champions of the GP2 Series have opted not to participate in this year's competition, QI-Meritus has decided to fill their spot by introducing a new pair of drivers.

Despite being new to the GP2 series, QI-Meritus, a team typically competing in Formula Renault V6 Asia, managed to make a strong impression with their skilled drivers, Luca Filippi and Hiroki Yoshimoto.

The team ended the season ranked ninth overall, achieving their highest placement with a fourth position. However, Filippi was disqualified from a race he initially won due to a minor mistake involving the tires.

The GP2 Asia Series is set to kick off in Shanghai on October 18th and 19th, serving as a secondary event for the Chinese Grand Prix.

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De Jong avoids major injury after terrifying GP2 accident

Daniël de Jong is reported to be awake and communicating after his frightening crash at Spa-Francorchamps during the GP2 feature race on Saturday afternoon.

The driver from MP Motorsports attempted to overtake Pierre Gasly from the DAMS team during the initial stages of the race on the fast approach to Blanchiment, leading to a collision where their wheels touched.

The front of De Jong's vehicle was momentarily elevated, leading to a loss of control that caused a direct collision with the tire barrier. The car's front end became deeply embedded in the barrier, and it took a while to safely remove De Jong from the car.

A 23-year-old driver from the Netherlands was carried on a stretcher to an ambulance, which then transported him by helicopter to a hospital in Liège for a comprehensive medical evaluation.

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The lineup for drivers in the 2016 GP2 Series is gradually forming as several announcements have been made recently. However, Carlin, Arden, and Status have yet to reveal their drivers.

This article will be revised when new driver announcements are made.

The lineup for the 2016 GP2 Series

DAMS team members Alex Lynn and Nicholas Latifi

Campos Racing, known for its association with Jagonya Ayam, features Mitch Evans and Sean Gelael

Russian Time Raffaele Marciello Artem Markelov

Antonio Giovinazzi and Pierre Gasly, both associated with Prema Racing.

Racing Engineering's drivers, Jordan King and Norman Nato

Sergey Sirotkin and Nobuharu Matsushita are associated with ART Grand Prix.

RapaxArthur PicGustav Malja

Oliver Rowland and Daniil de Jong are associated with MP Motorsport.

TridentLuca GhiottoPhilo Paz Armand

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Racing teams have yet to announce their drivers.

Status Grand Prix, Carlin, and Arden International

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Trident Racing has finalized its driver roster for the 2016 GP2 Series by adding Philo Paz Armand to the team.

In 2015, a 19-year-old racer from Indonesia took part in a limited number of races in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series with Pons Racing, managing to finish in the top ten only once.

In 2016, he will advance straight to GP2, joining Trident's team of newcomers, which features Luca Ghiotto, the runner-up of the 2015 GP3 season.

Team principal Giacomo Ricci expressed enthusiasm about the new partnership with Philo, stating confidence that Philo would fully showcase his talent with the support of the team.

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