How F2 and F3's flawed format changes could prove shortlived
After a chaotic 2020, marred by the coronavirus pandemic, the FIA brought in radical changes to Formula 2 and 3. But less than 12 months later, there are talks of them being reversed after all did not go to plan…
Formula 1’s two main feeder series underwent a radical overhaul for 2021, but there are already talks of the changes being reversed after they were panned by both team principals and drivers alike.
As the coronavirus pandemic left FIA Formula 2 and 3 teams struggling for cash, the FIA introduced a radical new format featuring fewer events but with three races each weekend instead of two in a bid to reduce costs. The governing body also hoped that by splitting the two series and ensuring they raced on separate weekends, that teams could share personnel.
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Megan White is Autosport’s News Editor and Formula 2 and 3 reporter.
She began her career in national news after graduating from Kingston University, working at SWNS and the Evening Standard, with a stint working in communications in the music industry.
Megan made the switch to motorsport in 2021, swapping covering COVID and Brexit as a Digital News Editor at LBC for F2, F3 and W Series. Her love of cars began as a child, but her passion for motorsport was ignited after watching the Senna documentary. She has since also developed a fondness for MotoGP.
Away from motorsport, Megan enjoys collecting records, seeing live music and ice hockey.
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