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The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's overall concern was that the cost of competing in motor racing at a level to progress directly to Formula One today is so high that it prevents many talented drivers from having the opportunity to participate, so it re-introduced the new Formula Two category. In September 2008, the FIA tender to supply the cars and operate the FIA Formula Two Championship was awarded to the British MotorSportVision Racing company, owned by former Formula One racer Jonathan Palmer. Compared to rival series such as GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5, Formula Two costs significantly less per season whilst allowing drivers to prove their skill and develop their racecraft, in identical vehicles designed by a six man team from WilliamsF1, led by Director of Engineering Patrick Head. The F2 vehicles were assembled and prepared between races at MotorSport Vision's Bedford Autodrome facility, prior to the opening race of the inaugural championship in May 2009, testing sessions scheduled at circuits around the UK. |
