Dallara F2 2018
Brakes | Carbone Industrie carbon brake discs with Brembo six-piston calipers and pads | ||||||||
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Tyres | Pirelli P Zero dry slick and Pirelli Cinturato treaded wet tyres O.Z. Racing 12 in × 13 in (305 mm × 330 mm) (2018-2019) later 12 in × 18 in (305 mm × 457 mm) (2020-2023) (front); 13.7 in × 13 in (348 mm × 330 mm) (2018-2019) later 13.7 in × 18 in (348 mm × 457 mm) (2020-2023) (rear) standard aluminum wheel rims | ||||||||
Clutch | ZF Sachs carbon clutch | ||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||
Notable entrants | All F2 Teams | ||||||||
Notable drivers | All F2 Series Drivers | ||||||||
Debut | 2018 Sakhir Formula 2 round | ||||||||
Last event | 2023 Yas Island Formula 2 round | ||||||||
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Teams' Championships | |||||||||
Drivers' Championships | George Russell (2018) Nyck de Vries (2019) Mick Schumacher (2020) Oscar Piastri (2021) Felipe Drugovich (2022) Théo Pourchaire (2023) |
The Dallara F2 2018 (originally known as the Dallara F2/18)
Design
History
Chassis construction and aerodynamics
The design of the car incorporates a lower nose, wider and lower rear wing, and a wider and curved front wing compared with the Dallara GP2/11 as the series adopts regulations more aesthetically in line with Formula One. The "shark fin" engine cover—a carbon fibre panel extending backwards from the engine cowling—was retained but its profile was lowered.[7] While most of the car's mechanical parts were developed specifically for the F2 2018, the car continued to use the same tyres, fuel tank and brakes as the GP2/11.[4]
The design also features the "halo" cockpit protection device, a wishbone-shaped frame mounted to the monocoque designed to deflect debris away from a driver's head in the event of an accident.[8]
The car's rear wing still incorporates the drag reduction system (DRS) rear wing flap, for the purpose of improving overtaking maneuver assist.
Engine package
The F2 2018 features a brand-new engine package built specifically for the car. The aging
Van Der Lee Turbo Systems currently supplies turbocharger kits for all Mecachrome V634T engines.
Tyres
Pirelli would remain as preferred official tyre partner and supplier of FIA Formula 2 Championship from 2018 season onwards. The tyre sizes and layouts were carried over from pre-F1 2017 designs and thus kept the traditional 13-inch wheel rims. The hard tyre compound of Pirelli P Zero FIA Formula 2 Championship was recoloured from orange to ice blue in a reference of 2018 Formula One tyre regulations. From 2020, the car used 18-inch wheels to allow Pirelli to gather data on how the larger tyres would work.
Further development
The F2 2018 went through a development programme after its début, with the car's launch control being the initial focus. The software of the electronic control unit was rewritten, introducing a new throttle map in a bid to prevent the car from stalling.[12] The issue was attributed to difficulty in finding the bite point, or the point where the clutch engaged with the driveline to launch the car.[13] Further updates were introduced to the car in June 2018 that were aimed at improving reliability and making the car easier to start.[14][15]
Controversies
The car gained a reputation as being difficult to drive as the turbocharged engine required a more delicate touch on the throttle than the GP2/11. The opening five rounds of the 2018 championship saw several drivers stalling on the starting grid, prompting criticism of the design, led by drivers Artem Markelov, Lando Norris and George Russell.[16][17][18][19] The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile—the governing body of motorsport—also expressed concerns, with race director Charlie Whiting regularly examining the system.[13] With no apparent solution to the problems, Norris expressed concerns that the stalling issue would ultimately settle the drivers' championship title,[18] while Arjun Maini suggested that it was causing irreparable damage to their careers.[20] Further criticism was also directed at reliability issues that prevented drivers from starting races.[19] Series organiser Bruno Michel acknowledged that the car had too many problems at its launch,[21] but argued that the introduction of the F2 2018 was necessary in light of the obsolete GP2/11 chassis,[14] a view shared by team principals.[22] The series introduced rolling starts as a temporary solution to the problem.[23] The changes were introduced as the 2018 calendar featured three rounds over three consecutive weeks, making the introduction of a lasting solution difficult.[24] Drivers expressed disappointment with the decision to use rolling starts, but also noted its necessity on safety grounds. A start-line accident in a Formula 3 race saw Ameya Vaidyanathan, starting from the eleventh row of the grid, crash into the stationary car of Dan Ticktum after Ticktum stalled, prompting concerns of a similar accident happening in Formula 2.[25] A similar accident happened at the final round of the season in Abu Dhabi when Nicholas Latifi stalled on the grid and Arjun Maini was unable to avoid hitting him. Both drivers escaped unhurt.
Fatal accidents
The F2 2018 was the first Dallara F2 chassis to suffer a fatality in FIA Formula 2 Championship to date, when
See also
References
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- ^ Khorounzhiy, Valentin (16 December 2016). "GP2 aiming for V6 switch, but not wider tyres for 2018 car". motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 31 March 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ a b Kalinauckas, Alex (20 July 2017). "Further details of next-generation F2 car revealed". motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 7 August 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ^ "New F2 car to incorporate Halo for 2018". Racer.com. Racer Media Group. 27 August 2017. Archived from the original on 2 March 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ "Dallara F2 2018 unveiled in Monza". Dallara.it. Dallara Automobili S.p.A. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ Kalinauckas, Alex (23 May 2017). "F2 boss reveals details of 2018 car". motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 31 August 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "New F2 car revealed, to feature halo device". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. 31 August 2017. Archived from the original on 1 September 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ Noble, Jonathan (24 November 2015). "Exclusive: Mecachrome applies for Formula 1 engine tender". motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 27 November 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- ^ "Fruitful shakedown for new F2 2018 car". fiaformula2.com. FIA Formula 2 Championship. 14 February 2018. Archived from the original on 15 February 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Kalinauckas, Alex. "Turbocharged new Formula 2 car for 2018 requires new driving style". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 7 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Benyon, Jack (11 May 2018). "Formula 2 car start fix introduced, drivers say it's 'very tricky'". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 13 May 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ a b Mitchell, Scott; Benyon, Jack (16 May 2018). "FIA wants F2 start fix assurance before clutch system use in Monaco". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 30 June 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ a b Benyon, Jack (7 June 2018). "Formula 2 boss defends the decision to introduce 2018 car". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 25 June 2018. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ Benyon, Jack (28 June 2018). "Formula 2 'working day and night' to fix new 2018 car". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
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- ^ a b Benyon, Jack (24 June 2018). "Lando Norris: 'Really bad' new car issues will decide F2 title". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 24 June 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- ^ a b Benyon, Jack (26 June 2018). "Mercedes F1 junior Russell 'fears' F2 car problems in every session". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ Vinel, Benjamin; Klein, Jamie (24 June 2018). "Formula 2 car problems 'killing' careers – Haas F1 junior Maini". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 25 June 2018. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ Benyon, Jack (6 June 2018). "Formula 2 boss Bruno Michel: 2018 car had too many early problems". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 25 June 2018. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ Benyon, Jack (28 June 2018). "Team bosses call for calm over F2 car start and throttle problems". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ Benyon, Jack (29 June 2018). "Rolling safety car starts for Red Bull Ring, Silverstone F2 races". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ Herrero, Dan (30 June 2018). "Rolling starts for F2 due to clutch issues". speedcafe.com. Speedcafe. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ Benyon, Jack (30 June 2018). "The real reason Formula 2 has switched to rolling starts". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 30 June 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2018.