Honda's rising star, Nirei Fukuzumi, is gearing up to compete in both the FIA Formula 2 championship and the Super Formula series in 2018. This development comes after a deal was finalized between Arden Motorsport and Honda, allowing Fukuzumi to advance to Formula 2.

A 20-year-old from Japan, affiliated with Honda's junior driver program, has competed in the GP3 Series for the last two seasons with ART Grand Prix. In the previous season, he secured third place in the drivers' championship, finishing behind George Russell and Jack Aitken.

Nirei Fukuzumi is set to advance to the FIA Formula 2 series in 2018 following a deal between Arden Motorsport and Honda.

A 20-year-old Japanese driver, who is affiliated with Honda's junior driver program, has competed in the GP3 Series for the last two years with ART Grand Prix. Last season, he secured third place in the drivers' championship, finishing behind George Russell and Jack Aitken.

After impressing with victories in the feature races in Barcelona and Jerez, Fukuzumi's bid for the title was hindered by failing to finish races at Silverstone and Monza. Supported by Honda, he is set to advance to F2 in 2018, joining Arden Motorsport.

A Japanese racer is set to embark on his first F2 season while also competing in Super Formula, joining Team Mugen Honda. He will fill the position left open by Pierre Gasly, who is advancing to a full-time Formula 1 role with Toro Rosso in 2018.

Arden Motorsport is anticipated to reveal who will join Fukuzumi on the team in the next few weeks. This announcement is expected before the pre-season testing sessions in Barcelona and Bahrain, which are scheduled ahead of the season's first race at the Sakhir circuit from April 6 to 8.

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Latifi Increases F2 Championship Advantage with Victory in Baku Sprint Race

Nicholas Latifi solidified his position as the leader in the FIA Formula 2 drivers' standings by securing a victory in the Sprint Race held on Sunday at the Baku City Circuit.

Williams Formula 1 test driver Latifi managed to fight his way to the front in a shortened F2 race in Baku, which included three Safety Car intervals, leading to the race being completed based on time limits once more.

Before reaching the halfway point, Latifi overtook Sean Gelael, who had been leading at the start, and successfully defended his position against Juan Manuel Correa and Nyck de Vries, securing his second victory of the season.

Nicholas Latifi increased his advantage in the FIA Formula 2 drivers' standings by securing victory in the Sprint Race held at the Baku City Circuit on Sunday.

Williams Formula 1 test driver Nicholas Latifi managed to fight his way to the front in a shortened Formula 2 race in Baku. The event, which included three Safety Car interruptions, concluded based on time limits once more.

Latifi seized the lead before reaching the halfway point of the race by overtaking initial leader Sean Gelael. He successfully fended off competition from Juan Manuel Correa and Nyck de Vries to secure his second victory of the season.

Correa achieved his inaugural podium finish in Formula 2 by securing second place. Meanwhile, Jack Aitken, who won the Feature Race on Saturday, rounded out the podium positions after overtaking de Vries in the final stages, leaving de Vries to finish in fourth.

Mick Schumacher made an impressive climb from 19th position at the start to secure a fifth-place finish for Prema, ahead of Sergio Sette Camara and Dorian Boccolacci. Meanwhile, Sean Gelael managed to clinch the last available point by finishing eighth, narrowly beating Callum Ilott in a thrilling finish where he crossed the line just 0.005 seconds ahead.

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Hitech Grand Prix has secured the talents of Red Bull Formula 1 juniors, Liam Lawson and Juri Vips, to compete in the approaching 2021 Formula 2 season.

The statement confirms that Vips will make an anticipated transition to a full-time position in Formula 2 for the 2021 season. This follows his participation in six races last year, where he stepped in for Sean Gelael at DAMS.

Juri Vips was originally scheduled to compete full-time in the Super Formula series in 2020, but his plans were derailed by Japan's travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the 20-year-old took on a role as a reserve driver for Red Bull in Formula 1 and also temporarily replaced the injured Sean Gelael in Formula 2.

Vips used to compete with Hitech in Formula 3, where he achieved a fourth-place finish in the 2019 season rankings.

Vips expressed his enthusiasm about collaborating with Hitech once more.

"In 2019, we had a successful run in F3, but there's more we want to accomplish together. Their debut season in F2 was impressive, and I believe we're in a strong position to compete for the championship this year!"

Vips achieved his highest finish by securing third place in the Mugello sprint race. He also participated in the post-season F2 testing for Hitech, where he was joined by Liam Lawson, a leading competitor in Formula 3. Lawson will be teaming up with the Estonian driver at the British team for the 2021 season.

Lawson, the 2019 champion of the Toyota Racing Series, advances to Formula 2 with Hitech following his impressive performance in the 2020 F3 season, where he secured three victories and finished in fifth place overall.

The 18-year-old New Zealander expressed enthusiasm about competing in F2 with Hitech this year. After two seasons in Formula 3, he feels ready to join this championship and perform well for the team.

During my time testing the F2 car in Bahrain with Hitech, I gained significant insights and developed a strong connection with the vehicle. However, I acknowledge that there is still much to absorb, and I am eagerly anticipating the upcoming challenges.

Red Bull has revealed that Jehan Daruvala will remain with Carlin for the 2021 F2 season. The Indian driver concluded his debut season in 12th place and secured his first win during the season's final race in Bahrain.

Hitech has announced that it will feature two Red Bull junior drivers in its lineup for the 2021 F3 season, with newcomers Jak Crawford and Ayumu Iwasa joining the team.

Crawford secured five victories and four pole positions, ultimately placing second in the ADAC Formula 4 Championship last year.

The American expressed great joy about joining Hitech GP for the 2021 FIA F3 season. He mentioned his enthusiasm for advancing from F4 to race against a strong group of competitors.

"Given the team's accomplishments in past seasons, I aim to deliver similar outcomes and compete at the forefront."

In the meantime, Iwasa, supported by Honda, moves up to Formula 3 following his success in the French Formula 4 championship, where he achieved nine wins, reached the podium 15 times, and secured five pole positions.

The 19-year-old expressed excitement about the upcoming challenge and mentioned plans to compete in the Asian F3 series.

"I'm thrilled about the opportunity to join Hitech for both FIA F3 and Asian F3, and I'm eager to learn from the team's past successes. I am committed to consistently delivering strong performances."

Jonny Edgar, the reigning ADAC Formula 4 champion and a Red Bull protégé, is set to advance to Formula 3, where he will be driving for Carlin.

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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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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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Piastri clinches his fifth consecutive F2 pole position, closing in on the championship title

Piastri matches the 2017 record set by Charles Leclerc with five straight pole positions.

Starting from pole position has enabled Piastri to widen his championship lead to 55.5 points ahead of the initial sprint race set for tomorrow at Yas Marina Circuit.

Oscar Piastri's main competitor for the title is his Prema team colleague, Robert Shwartzman, who secured the fourth spot in qualifying.

In just his second Formula 2 appearance, Jack Doohan delivered an outstanding performance by securing a front-row starting position next to Piastri, thanks to an excellent lap driving for MP Motorsport.

Guanyu Zhou, who is set to join Formula 1, managed to clinch third place after momentarily taking the lead in the final moments of the qualifying session

Ralph Boschung secured the fifth position for Campos, leading ahead of ART's Theo Pourchaire. Pourchaire has swiftly bounced back after his dramatic crash during the first lap of the feature race in Saudi Arabia.

Liam Lawson, Felipe Drugovich, Dan Ticktum, and Jehan Daruvala rounded out the top ten positions in the qualifying session.

Daruvala is set to begin the initial sprint race from the leading position, with Ticktum right behind him.

Access the complete results from the FIA Formula 2 qualifying session in Abu Dhabi here.

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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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