10 Facts About GP2 Series

GP2 Series was a form of open wheel motor racing introduced in 2005 following the discontinuation of the long-term Formula One feeder series, Formula 3000.

The GP2 Series format was conceived by Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, while Ecclestone has the rights to the name GP1.

GP2 Series mainly raced on European circuits, but appearanced on other international race tracks such as the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia and the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore.

However, some drivers have reached Formula One without competing in GP2 Series, including Paul di Resta, Daniel Ricciardo, Jean-Eric Vergne, Valtteri Bottas, Kevin Magnussen and Max Verstappen.

GP2 Series car was used by all of the teams, and features a Dallara carbon-fiber monocoque chassis powered by a Mecachrome normally-aspirated fuel-injected V8 engine and Pirelli dry slick and rain treaded tyres.

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The 2006 GP2 Series car featured a biplane rear wing, with the triplane rear wing used in previous seasons only to be used at the Monaco race.

Mecachrome V8 GP2 Series engines were crated and shipped to all GP2 Series teams on a serial-number basis as determined by the sanctioning body to ensure equality and fairness in distribution.

The GP2 Series gearbox used a 6-speed sequential gearbox configuration with electronically controlled paddle-shifters + reverse gear operated by a button on the steering wheel.

From 2011, XAP Technology exclusively provided the XAP single-seater GP2 Series steering wheel as well as XAP SX steering wheel dash display.

GP2 Series won a record-breaking six successive feature races mid-season.