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.
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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.
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The GP2 Series format was conceived by Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, while Ecclestone has the rights to the name GP1.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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From 2011, XAP Technology exclusively provided the XAP single-seater GP2 Series steering wheel as well as XAP SX steering wheel dash display.
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GP2 Series won a record-breaking six successive feature races mid-season.
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