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Encyclopedia > Formula Two
Marc Surer's 1979 Championship winning car
Marc Surer's 1979 Championship winning car

Formula Two, abbreviated to F2, was a type of formula racing. It was replaced by Formula 3000 in 1985. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Marc Surer was a Formula One driver from Switzerland. ... Formula racing is a form of motorsport where the type of automobiles used is regulated by a formula. ... Formula 3000 is a type of formula racing. ...

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History

While Formula One has generally been regarded as the pinnacle of open-wheeled auto racing, the high performance nature of the cars and the expense involved in the series has always meant a need for a path to reach this peak. For much of the history of Formula One, Formula Two represented the penultimate step on this road. F1 redirects here. ...


Pre-war

Prior to the Second World War, there usually existed a division of racing for cars smaller and less powerful than Grand Prix racers. This category was usually called voiturette ("small car") racing and provided a means for amateur or less experienced drivers and smaller marques to prove themselves. By the outbreak of war, the rules for voiturette racing permitted 1.5 L supercharged engines; Grand Prix cars were permitted 3.0 L supercharged or 4.5 L unsupercharged. Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... Voiturettes are small three-wheeled cars produced in France, most notably in the years following World War II. Categories: Stub | Automobiles ...


Official beginnings (Post war–1953)

2.0 litre Veritas Meteor
2.0 litre Veritas Meteor

After the War, the 3.0 L supercharged rules were abandoned and Formulae A and B (later 1 and 2) introduced. Formula A permitted the old 4.5 L unsupercharged cars, but as the 3.0 L supercharged cars were more than a match for these (and the pre-War German and Italian cars were no longer available), the old 1.5 L voiturette formula replaced 3.0 L supercharged cars in an attempt to equalise performance. This left no category below Formula A/Formula 1, so Formula Two (originally known as Formula B) was first formally codified in 1948 by FIA as a smaller and cheaper complement to the Grand Prix cars of the era. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution‎ (903 × 602 pixels, file size: 174 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Bildbeschreibung: Veritas Meteor, Baujahr 1953 Quelle: Spurzem Fotograf: Lothar Spurzem Datum: 1986 beim Oldtimer-Grand-Prix auf dem Nürburgring Sonstiges: File historyClick on a date... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution‎ (903 × 602 pixels, file size: 174 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Bildbeschreibung: Veritas Meteor, Baujahr 1953 Quelle: Spurzem Fotograf: Lothar Spurzem Datum: 1986 beim Oldtimer-Grand-Prix auf dem Nürburgring Sonstiges: File historyClick on a date... Veritas Logo Veritas 1953 Veritas was a famous post World War II sports and race car company, located at Hausen am Andelsbach, near Sigmaringen, Baden-Württemberg, later at Meβkirch and Muggensturm and moved finally to the Nürburgring. ... The Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile, commonly referred to as the FIA, is a non-profit association established in 1904 to represent the interest of motoring organisations and motor car users. ...


The engines were smaller and less powerful than those used in Formula One, and the cars were also smaller, lighter and cheaper than their big brothers (with two litre engines, or 750 cc supercharged units, an option that was very rarely used). This encouraged new marques such as Cooper to move up to Formula Two, rather than to compete against the big manufacturers of Alfa Romeo, and Maserati. In fact, Formula One in its early years was so expensive and entrants were so few that in 1952 and 1953 all World Championship Grand Prix races were run to Formula Two (although non-championship F1 events continued to be held - the Indianapolis 500 was part of the World Championship between 1950 and 1960 but ran to its own regulations and was never formally a Formula One race). Jack Brabhams 1961 Cooper-Climax, the car that began the rear-engine revolution at the Indianapolis 500 The Cooper Car Company was founded in 1947 by Charles Cooper and his son John Cooper. ... During its history, Alfa Romeo has competed successfully in many different categories of motorsport, including Formula One, sportscar racing, touring car racing and rallies. ... A 1957 Maserati 200SI at the Scarsdale Concours Maserati Birdcage 1959 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe Maserati Sebring This article is about the automobile manufacturer. ... Grand Prix motor racing has its roots in organised automobile racing that began in France as far back as 1894. ... “Indy 500” redirects here. ...


The 1.5 litre era (1957–1960)

1.5 litre Porsche 718
1.5 litre Porsche 718

F2 went into decline with the arrival of the 2.5 L F1 in 1954 (with small-capacity sports car racing becoming particularly popular), but a new Formula Two was introduced for 1957, for 1.5 L cars. This became dominated by rear-engined Coopers drawing on their Formula 3 and 'Bobtail' sports car, with Porsches based on their RSK sports cars enjoying some success. Ferrari originally developed their 'Sharknose' Dino 156 as an F2, while still racing front-engined Grand Prix cars. The dominant engine of this formula was the Coventry-Climax FPF four cylinder, with the rare Borgward sixteen-valve unit enjoying some success. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 520 pixelsFull resolution (2362 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 520 pixelsFull resolution (2362 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Formula Three is a class of auto racing. ... This article is about the auto company. ... Ferrari Enzo. ... Coventry Climax was a British fork-lift truck, fire pump, and specialty engine manufacturer. ... Borgward Hansa 1500 of 1952 Borgward Hansa 1500 SP-C 1954 Isabella TS Deluxe Borgward P100 with air spring Borgward was a German automobile manufacturer founded by Carl F. W. Borgward (November 10, 1890 - July 28, 1963). ...


A slightly-enlarged version of the F2 Cooper won the first two F1 Grands Prix in 1958, marking the beginning of the rear-engined era in F1. The 1.5 L formula was short-lived, with Formula Junior effectively replacing first F3 and then F2 until 1963—but the 1961 1.5 L Formula One was effectively a continuation of this Formula Two. Jack Brabhams 1961 Cooper-Climax, the car that began the rear-engine revolution at the Indianapolis 500 The Cooper Car Company was founded in 1947 by Charles Cooper and his son John Cooper. ... Formula Junior is a racing class first adopted in October 1958 by the CSI (Controller of International Motorsport, now FIA). ...


The Formula Junior interregnum (1961–1963) and the One Litre Formula Two (1964–1966)

Formula Junior was introduced in 1959, an attempt to be all things to all people (both a 'training formula' replacing F3 and a high-level international category below F1 replacing F2), and it was soon realised that there was a need to split it into two new formulae; F2 and F3 were reintroduced for the 1964 season, with F3 requiring one-litre production-based engines (very similar to FJ in fact) with very restricted tuning, and F2 also having a 1.0l engine size, but permitting pure-bred racing engines. The one litre F2 was largely the domain of F1 stars on their 'off-days'. Engines were mostly by Cosworth (based on Ford blocks) and Honda, though some other units appeared, including various FIAT based units and dedicated racing engines from BMC and BRM. Cosworth Logo Cosworth is an automotive engineering company founded in London in 1958 specialising in engines for automobile racing. ... This article is about the Japanese motor corporation. ... Fiat S.p. ... BMC may stand for: Bangalore Mountaineering Club Bangalore Medical College Barrie Molson Centre, multi-purpose arena in Barrie, Ontario, Canada Baseboard management controller, a microcontroller on the motherboard of many computers Behaviour Management Classroom BioMed Central, a UK-based scientific publisher Biphase Mark Code, a type of encoding for binary... British Racing Motors (generally known as BRM) was a British Formula 1 motor racing team. ...


The 1.6 litre era, and Driver Grading (1967–1971)

Jochen Rindt driving Lotus Formula 2 in 1970 at the Nürburgring
Jochen Rindt driving Lotus Formula 2 in 1970 at the Nürburgring

By the late 1960s, with the "Return to Power" of Formula One the gap between F1 and F2 was felt to be too wide, and the introduction of a new 1600 cc production-based engine formula for F2 restored the junior series to its intended role as a feeder series for F1. The most popular 1600 cc engine was the Cosworth FVA, the sixteen-valve head on a four cylinder Cortina block that was effectively the "proof of concept" for the legendary DFV. Other units also appeared, including a four-cylinder BMW and a V6 Dino Ferrari. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 534 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,877 × 1,253 pixels, file size: 1 MB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Bildbeschreibung: Lotus Formel 2 mit Jochen Rindt Quelle: Spurzem Fotograf: Lothar Spurzem Datum: 1970 auf dem Nürburgring File historyClick on a date/time... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 534 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,877 × 1,253 pixels, file size: 1 MB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Bildbeschreibung: Lotus Formel 2 mit Jochen Rindt Quelle: Spurzem Fotograf: Lothar Spurzem Datum: 1970 auf dem Nürburgring File historyClick on a date/time... Cosworth Logo Cosworth is an automotive engineering company founded in London in 1958 specialising in engines for automobile racing. ... The Ford Cortina was a medium sized family car sold by Ford of Britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... Alfredino Dino Ferrari, son of Enzo Ferrari, was a designer for the Ferrari companys racing program. ... Ferrari Enzo. ...


Nevertheless, many Formula One pilots continued to drive the smaller and lighter cars on non-championship weekends, and some Grand Prix grids (notably in Germany, where the long circuit at the Nürburgring could cope with large entries) would be a mix of Formula One and Formula Two cars. Jacky Ickx made his Grand Prix debut there in a Formula Two car, qualifying with the fifth fastest time overall. Forced to start behind even the slower Formula One cars, Ickx quickly forced his way back into a points position, only to be forced to retire with broken suspension. Less happily, Jim Clark, regarded as one of the greatest race drivers of all time, was killed in a Formula Two race early in 1968, at the Hockenheimring. Detailed Nürburgring map showing both the Nordschleife and the new GP section. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article is about the racing driver Jim Clark. ... The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is a automobile racing track situated near the town of Hockenheim in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. ...


In 1967, the FIA introduced the European Formula Two Championship. Ickx, driving a Matra MS5, won the inaugural championship by 11 points from the Australian, Frank Gardner. The Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile, commonly referred to as the FIA, is a non-profit association established on June 20, 1904 to represent the interest of motoring organisations and motor car users. ... Mécanique Avion TRAction or Matra is a French company covering a wide range of activities mainly related to aeronautics and weaponry which today operates as the Lagardère Group. ... This article is about the racing driver. ...


The "invasion" of Formula One drivers in Formula Two ranks (a situation similar to that of Buschwhacking in modern-day NASCAR) was permitted because of the unique grading system used. Any driver with an "A" grading was not permitted to score championship points. A driver gained an "A" rating via various means (that changed somewhat over the years), such as finishing in the points in two Grand Prix events or the top three in two World Sports Car events. The annual Formula Two champion was also granted an A rating for one year, and a Formula One World Champion was A graded for five. This system permitted less experienced drivers to work towards the championship and forward their careers, while allowing senior drivers to keep their hand in during the long breaks between Grands Prix of the time. A Buschwhacker is a term commonly used in NASCAR. It refers to any regular Nextel Cup driver that participates in a NASCAR Busch Series event. ... Jeff Burton (99), Elliott Sadler (38), Ricky Rudd (21), Dale Jarrett (88), Sterling Marlin (40), Jimmie Johnson (48), and Casey Mears (41) practice for the 2004 Daytona 500 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... A group of Le Mans prototypes competing in the American Le Mans Series. ...


In the early years of this formula, Brabham and Lotus were the most numerous constructors, although Ferrari intermittently entered a works team, as did BMW (with Lola and Dornier-built chassis). A number of smaller construtors such as Chevron and GRD also provided cars. Lola Racing Cars (also Lola Cars International) is a racing car engineering company founded in 1961 by Eric Broadley and based in Huntingdon, England. ... Dornier may refer to Claudius Dornier, original founder of Dornier GmbH Lindauer DORNIER GmbH FairchildDornier Dornier Medtech [1], maker of medical equipment e. ... // Chevron was a manufacturer of racing cars, founded by Derek Bennett, who remained in charge from 1965 to his death in 1978. ... Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) are a classification of hospital case types into groups expected to have similar hospital resource use. ...

Peter Scharmann's 1978 March-BMW
Peter Scharmann's 1978 March-BMW

Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... March Engineering was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ...

The 2.0 litre era (1972–1984)

In 1972, the formula was changed to increase power by permitting 2.0 L production-based engines—Cosworth BDs and BMW four-cylinder engines dominated the early years, with BMW-powered Marches gradually establishing dominance. For 1976, engines developed purely for racing were permitted to compete, with Renault developing a particularly potent V6; allied to a sponsorship scheme from oil company Elf the formula was briefly dominated by French teams and drivers; BMW started to back a works March team and raised the stakes in the late seventies. Even the Ferrari engine returned briefly with minimal success. The Hart 420R (ultimately derived from the Cosworth BDA) was briefly successful in Marches but most notably in the works Toleman team's cars. Dominant chassis of this era were generally from March and Ralt, with Chevron, the French Elf and Martinis and German Maurers being briefly successful. For the author, see Mary Renault. ... Ferrari Enzo. ... Hart was a Formula One engine manufacturer that participated in 157 Grands Prix, entering a total of 368 cars. ... Toleman Motosport was a Formula One constructor based in the U.K. It was active between 1981 and 1985 and attended 131 Grands Prix. ... March Engineering was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Martini was a Formula One constructor from France. ... Maurer is or was a surname of several people: Georg Maurer, German poet, esseyist and translator (1907-1971) Georg Ludwig von Maurer, German statesman and historian (1790-1872) Ion Gheorghe Maurer, Romanian politician (1902–2000) John Maurer, American punk musician (born 1964) Ludwig Maurer, German mathematician (1859-1927) Ne...


Honda returned to F2 in the early 1980s with a powerful V6, but this was very much a works engine and the cost of competing with the works Ralt-Honda team became prohibitive. As a result, grids diminished in size and declining interest in the series threatened it with extinction. This article is about the Japanese motor corporation. ...


Formula 3000

After the 1984 season, Formula Two was upgraded to Formula 3000 in an attempt to merge F2-style chassis with the normally-aspirated 3000cc Cosworth DFV V8 engines that were by now obsolete in the all-turbocharged Formula One. Formula 3000 is a type of formula racing. ... Turbocharger Cut-away A turbocharger is a device used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen and fuel entering the engine. ...


Formula GP2

When F3000 was replaced by GP2 Series in 2005, the Formula 2 designation was partly revived. To save money, standard 4000cc V8 engines are used in order to provide 580 hp at low cost. They are larger but in a much lower state of tune than the F1 engines that were reduced from 3000 to 2400cc. For the article about the Asian version of the GP2 series, see GP2 Asia Series The GP2 Series, GP2 for short, is a form of motor racing introduced in 2005 following the discontinuation of the long-term Formula One feeder sport, Formula 3000. ...


Other Formula Two Series

Japanese Formula Two

Japan ran a series known as "Formula 2000" to similar rules to two-litre F2 for several years. Production-based single-cam engines were permitted to run at 2.4 L, but they soon came into line with FIA rules in the mid 1970s. The Japanese F2 series ran for two years after the end of European F2, before Japan too adopted a set of regulations very similar to F3000 rules. The series is now known as Formula Nippon. Japan also ran a series for full-bodied versions of F2 cars called Grand Champion - somewhat akin to the F5000-based revival of Can-Am. Formula Nippon is a type of formula racing and the top level of open-wheeled racing in Japan. ... Formula Nippon is a type of formula racing and the top level of open-wheeled racing in Japan. ... Cover of Car and Driver magazine, showing transparent diagram of CanAm racer The Canadian-American Challenge Cup or Can Am, was an SCCA/CASC sports car racing series from 1966 to 1974. ...


Australian Formula 2

Australia still has a local Formula 2 category. The cars are powered by production-based single-cam engines, with an engine capacity between 1100 cc and 1600 cc. The engines are carburetored and have an 8500 rpm rev limit. Australian Formula 2, sometimes abbreviated to AF2 or ANF2, is a wings and slicks formula racing category in Australia. ...


Mexican Formula Two

Mexico ran its own Formula Two series (previously known as Formula K) for many years in the 1980s and early 1990s. The cars were similar to Formula Atlantic vehicles, fitted with 2.2 L Chrysler engines. The Toyota Atlantic Championship is an auto racing series with races throughout North America. ... For other uses, including the Chrysler Brand, see Chrysler (disambiguation). ...


British Formula Two

The British Formula 3000 series was briefly known as "Formula Two" in an attempt to make its status more apparent to casual spectators. Sadly the series was in terminal decline and the change of name did not help. At one point the use of 4.2 L TVR engines cars in F3000 chassis was discussed as a possible British F2, but this did not materialise. Formula 3000 is a type of formula racing. ...


European Formula Two Champions

Season Driver Team / Car Poles Wins Podiums Fastest
Laps
Points Margin (pnts)
1967 Flag of Belgium Jacky Ickx Tyrrell Racing
Matra-Cosworth
2 2 4 3 45 11
1968 Flag of France Jean-Pierre Beltoise Matra Sports
Matra-Cosworth
2 3 5 1 48 17
1969 Flag of France Johnny Servoz-Gavin Matra International
Matra-Cosworth
1 1 2 1 37 9
1970 Flag of Switzerland Clay Regazzoni Tecno Racing Team
Tecno-Cosworth
2 3 5 1 44 9
1971 Flag of Sweden Ronnie Peterson March Engineering
March-Cosworth
7 4 6 5 54 14
1972 Flag of the United Kingdom Mike Hailwood Team Surtees
Surtees-Cosworth
1 2 5 2 55 18
1973 Flag of France Jean-Pierre Jarier March Engineering
March-BMW
4 7 8 5 78 37
1974 Flag of France Patrick Depailler March Engineering
March-BMW
3 4 6 2 54 11
1975 Flag of France Jacques Laffite Ecurie Elf
Martini-BMW
6 6 7 4 60 24
1976 Flag of France Jean-Pierre Jabouille Equipe Elf
Elf 2J-Renault
4 3 6 1 53 1
1977 Flag of France René Arnoux Ecurie Renault Elf
Martini-Renault
1 3 6 1 52 12
1978 Flag of Italy Bruno Giacomelli Polifac BMW Junior Team
March-BMW
8 8 10 6 82 31
1979 Flag of Switzerland Marc Surer Polifac BMW Junior Team
March-BMW
2 2 6 1 38 2
1980 Flag of the United Kingdom Brian Henton Toleman Group
Toleman-Hart
2 3 9 7 61 19
1981 Flag of the United Kingdom Geoff Lees Ralt Racing Ltd.
Ralt-Honda
1 3 6 5 51 14
1982 Flag of Italy Corrado Fabi March Racing Ltd.
March-BMW
2 5 7 3 57 1
1983 Flag of the United Kingdom Jonathan Palmer Ralt Racing Ltd.
Ralt-Honda
4 6 10 3 68 17
1984 Flag of New Zealand Mike Thackwell Ralt Racing Ltd.
Ralt-Honda
6 7 8 9 72 28

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Mécanique Avion TRAction or Matra is a French company covering a wide range of activities mainly related to aeronautics and weaponry which today operates as the Lagardère Group. ... Mécanique Avion TRAction or Matra is a French company covering a wide range of activities mainly related to aeronautics and weaponry which today operates as the Lagardère Group. ... Cosworth Logo Cosworth is an automotive engineering company founded in London in 1958 specialising in engines for automobile racing. ... The 1969 European Formula Two season was contested over 7 rounds. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Georges-Francis Servoz-Gavin, better known as Johnny, was a motor racing driver in both sportscars and single seaters. ... Mécanique Avion TRAction or Matra is a French company covering a wide range of activities mainly related to aeronautics and weaponry which today operates as the Lagardère Group. ... Mécanique Avion TRAction or Matra is a French company covering a wide range of activities mainly related to aeronautics and weaponry which today operates as the Lagardère Group. ... Cosworth Logo Cosworth is an automotive engineering company founded in London in 1958 specialising in engines for automobile racing. ... The 1970 European Formula Two season was contested over 8 rounds. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... Gianclaudio Giuseppe Clay Regazzoni (September 5, 1939 – December 15, 2006) was a Swiss racing car driver. ... Tecno was a Formula One constructor from Italy. ... Tecno was a Formula One constructor from Italy. ... Cosworth Logo Cosworth is an automotive engineering company founded in London in 1958 specialising in engines for automobile racing. ... The 1971 European Formula Two season was contested over 11 rounds. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Bengt Ronnie Peterson, (IPA: , February 14, 1944 - September 11, 1978) was a Swedish racing driver. ... March Engineering was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... March Engineering was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... Cosworth Logo Cosworth is an automotive engineering company founded in London in 1958 specialising in engines for automobile racing. ... The 1972 European Formula Two season was contested over 14 rounds. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... Stanley Michael Bailey Hailwood MBE (April 2, 1940 – March 23, 1981) was a British nine-time motorcycle world champion and regarded by many as possibly the greatest motorcycle racer of all time. ... The Surtees Racing Organization was a race team that spent 9 seasons (1970 to 1978) as a constructor in Formula One. ... The Surtees Racing Organization was a race team that spent 9 seasons (1970 to 1978) as a constructor in Formula One. ... 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For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... The 1975 European Formula Two season was contested over 14 rounds. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Jacques-Henri Laffite (born November 21, 1943) is a French former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1974 to 1986. ... Elf logo Elf Aquitaine is a former French oil company merged with TotalFina to form TotalFinaElf. ... Martini was a Formula One constructor from France. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... The 1976 European Formula Two season was contested over 12 rounds. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Jean Pierre Jabouille was a Formula One driver from France. ... Elf logo Elf Aquitaine is a former French oil company merged with TotalFina to form TotalFinaElf. ... Elf logo Elf Aquitaine is a former French oil company merged with TotalFina to form TotalFinaElf. ... For the author, see Mary Renault. ... The 1977 European Formula Two season was contested over 13 rounds. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... René Alexandre Arnoux (born July 4, 1948, Grenoble, France) is a retired French race car driver who is a veteran of 12 Formula One seasons (1978 to 1989). ... Elf logo Elf Aquitaine is a former French oil company merged with TotalFina to form TotalFinaElf. ... Martini was a Formula One constructor from France. ... For the author, see Mary Renault. ... The 1978 European Formula Two season was contested over 12 rounds. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Bruno Giacomelli (born September 10, 1952) was a racing driver from Italy. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... March Engineering was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... The 1979 European Formula Two season was contested over 12 rounds. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... 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Formula Two - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1178 words)
While Formula One has generally been regarded as the pinnacle of open-wheeled auto racing, the high performance nature of the cars and the expense involved in the series has always meant that there has needed to be a path to reach this peak.
Formula A permitted the old 4.5l unsupercharged cars, but as the 3.0l supercharged cars were much more than a match for these (and the pre-War German and Italian cars were no longer available), the old 1.5l voiturette formula replaced 3.0l supercharged cars in an attempt to equalise performance.
In fact, Formula One in its early years was so expensive and entrants were so few that in 1952 and 1953 all World Championship Grand Prix racing was held using the Formula Two formula (although non-championship F1 events continued to be held).
Formula 3000 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1353 words)
Formula Two had become too expensive, and was dominated by works-run cars with factory engines; the hope was that Formula 3000 would offer quicker, cheaper, more open racing.
Formula 3000 replaced Formula Two, and was so named because the engines used initially were 3.0 L (3000 cc) Cosworth DFV engines made obsolete by Formula One's change in engine rules.
Formula 3000 was experiencing tough competition with cheaper formulae, such as European F3000 (using ex-FIA 1999 and 2002 Lola chassis), World Series by Nissan (also known as Formula Nissan) and Super Renault V6, as well as the North American CART series.
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