With the 2022 season finished, attention turns to 2023 as drivers participate in the three-day F2 post-season testing in Abu Dhabi.
From November 23rd through the 25th several young drivers will be participating in 2022 Formula 2 post-season testing. The tests will take place at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi, where the season finale was held and will give teams the opportunity to evaluate their drivers for 2023 and/or decide who to offer open seats to.
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We’ll be sticking around at @ymcofficial after our final round for post-season testing from November 23-25!#F2Testing pic.twitter.com/ooavvi2svG
— Formula 2 (@Formula2) September 12, 2022
The test will consist of the eleven teams from last year with several returning names along with some new drivers from F3.
ART Grand Prix
- Victor Martins – FIA F3 Champion
- Theo Pourchaire – FIA F2 driver
Carlin Racing
- Enzo Fittipaldi – FIA F2 driver
- Zane Maloney – FIA F3 driver
Charouz Racing
- Roy Nissany – FIA F2 driver
- Brad Benavides – FIA F3 driver
Campos Racing
- Kush Maini – FIA F3 driver
- Ralph Boschung – FIA F2 driver
Vans Amersfoort Racing
- Richard Verschoor – FIA F2 driver
- Rafeal Villagomez – FIA F3 driver
PREMA Powerteam
- Ollie Bearman – FIA F3 driver
- Frederik Vesti – FIA F2 driver
DAMS Racing
- Arthur Leclerc – FIA F3 driver
- Ayuma Iwasa – FIA F2 driver
Virtuosi Racing
- Jack Doohan – FIA F2 driver
- Amaury Cordeel – FIA F2 driver
Hitech Grand Prix
- Isack Hadjar – FIA F3 driver
- Jak Crawford – FIA F3 driver
Trident Racing
- Clement Novalak – FIA F2 driver
- Roman Stanek – FIA F3 driver
MP Motorsport
- Dennis Hauger – FIA F2 driver
- Jehan Deruvula – FIA F2 driver
Out of the twenty-five participants, seven drivers have already been confirmed for the 2023 grid. The other eighteen have the opportunity to prove themselves either for an F2 seat next season or position themselves for other series. Expect several more driver announcements in the coming days. Testing will commence on Wednesday and finish on Friday. Each driver will spend the day testing different tires and set-ups that will be crucial for the season opener in March.
