The Formula 2 championship has announced a significant change for its upcoming round in Baku, which will include a new feature race. This decision comes just ten days before the start of the race weekend, thereby raising expectations among fans and participants.
It is unusual for such a late change to be approved, especially at a time when the situation with the Formula 1 calendar is uncertain. The races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi may not take place due to complicated geopolitical circumstances in the Middle East region.
The modified F2 schedule will include a double weekend, featuring a qualifying session and an additional race compared to the usual format. Bruno Michel, CEO of F2, explained that this expansion responds to its uniqueness as the only support category during the F1 Grand Prix in Azerbaijan.
The intention is to provide more entertainment for attendees, taking advantage of the exciting features of the urban circuit in Baku. However, the calendar expansion could be interpreted as a way to compensate for potential point losses if the last races of the season are postponed or canceled.
The date for the first weekend of December for the season final in Abu Dhabi still stands, with a format that will follow the usual norm of practices, qualifications, a sprint race, and a feature race.
The decision regarding the remaining F1 calendar is expected to be made public before the end of the month, with a new race scheduled in Sepang, Malaysia, for early October.
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