FIA: “The approach of young drivers must be done gradually”

Since this year and thanks to Liberty Media, the FIA offers young pilots the opportunity to follow a career directed by karting to the F1 with the passage under their jurisdiction of the GP2 Series, which became FIA F2.

« We must also ensure that in terms of performance, the approach of young people in car is done gradually: F4, F3, F2 then F1. , explains Stefano Domenicali, in charge of the FIA ​​single-seater commission. There are a lot of things they need to learn about cars. »

With this category scale, the FIA ​​wants to avoid too brutal transitions of young drivers to F1, as was the case for Max Verstappen et Lance stroll, both coming directly from European F3.

« The first championship (F4) was held in Italy in 2014. Today, we have nearly 240 drivers, 12 championships, 6 manufacturers, 4 chassis manufacturers, 80 races. This proves to us that we are offering the right project for the future. »

The project established by the FIA ​​has become essential for all drivers if they wish to access F1. The rebirth of the FIA ​​F2 marks the completion of this project even if a merger between the GP3 Series and the FIA ​​F3 European Championship is being developed for the coming years.