CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTATION

The GP2 Series represents the unique and natural launching pad to F1, taking place during the same European F1 Grand Prix weekends. The commitment with the F1 Grand Prix and the car’s performance, which is very similar to F1 cars, makes the GP2 Series the only training camp to comply with the demands that high-level motor sport requires.

2004
Mr. Bernie Ecclestone creates the “GP2 Series” project.

2005
The opening season takes off with 12 teams.

2006
Trident Racing enters into the Series as the 13th team, chosen by Mr. Bernie Ecclestone and Mr. Flavio Briatore from 10 of the most important teams in the World.

2007
Last season of the three-year technical cycle for the Dallara-Renault Car. The new model with better performance and design is presented in the 2008 season.

2008
Besides the European Series (GP2 Main Series) the GP2 Asia Series is launched and conceived to expand GP2’s great success in the Middle East.

F1 DRIVER REFERENCE

As follows some GP2 drivers who have reached Formula 1:
Nico Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton
Timo Glock
Sebastian Buemi
Kazuki Nakajima