FIA Formula 2 has unveiled its new car for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons at an event held in the Formula 1 paddock at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy. Building on the current generation, the F2 2027 car represents an evolution of the existing design and is intended to further support the championship’s role as a stepping stone to Formula 1.
The car retains the 2026 Dallara chassis to help control costs, but features redesigned front and rear wings. The revised aerodynamics are intended to improve close following and racing, while the styling brings the car closer to the latest Formula 1 design direction.
Powering the car is the proven 3.4-liter turbo-charged Mecachrome engine, which continues to run on advanced sustainable fuel supplied by Aramco, first successfully introduced to the series in 2025. Pirelli, F2’s exclusive tire supplier since 2017, will continue to provide tires specifically developed for the championship.
One of the key technical evolutions introduced for the 2027 generation is the addition of an onboard starter. To accommodate this feature, Hewland has developed an evolution of the current gearbox, enabling the integration of the onboard starter system.
The F2 2027 car retains the FIA’s 2024 specifications for braking performance, steering effort and cockpit ergonomics, ensuring the car remains accessible to a broad range of drivers. The Marelli electronic and hydraulic systems package also remains the same, including the EM Motorsport Marshalling system.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, said, “Formula 2 is where the next generation of top drivers are made. The new 2027 car raises the bar on safety, delivers closer racing, improves accessibility and reinforces our commitment to sustainability.”
Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, added, “Formula 2 is the ultimate proving ground for the next generation of Formula 1 drivers, where the very best young talent competes wheel-to-wheel and develops the skills needed to reach the pinnacle of motorsport. This new car is another important step forward, combining innovation, safety and closer racing while maintaining the level playing field that allows drivers to showcase their ability.”
Bruno Michel, FIA Formula 2 Championship CEO, commented, “When working on this new car, our first goal was to ensure it remains the perfect tool to prepare drivers for F1. Together with the FIA, we have opted for the current chassis and focused on redesigning the front and the rear wings. This enables us to keep the costs managed, while bringing the design closer to the look of an F1 car while enhancing the F2 car’s ability to deliver close racing.
“We have added an onboard starter that will simplify the operational side for the teams and will allow the drivers to restart their car after spinning or stalling on track, and we’ve been continuing our work with our partners Aramco and Pirelli on driver preparation, sustainability and providing the fans with a great show.”
The 2027 car first hit the track at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya last June and has since undergone an intensive development program jointly with Dallara, including wind tunnel and aero tests.
A first kit will be delivered to the teams in December 2026, with the second kit to be delivered in January 2027.
