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GP2 to become Formula 2

FIA President Jean Todt has revealed that under its new owner, Liberty Media, the GP2 Series is to be rebranded as Formula 2. 'Rationalising the pathway to Formula One has been a major goal of the FIA in my time here and the designation of a new F2 would achieve that goal,' Todt told the FIA's Auto magazine. Only last week, the sport's newly appointed Managing Director, Motor Sports, Ross Brawn, admitted that he not only wants to see a clear 'step ladder' for youngsters as they make their way in the sport, he wants to see the 'feeder' series incorporated into the F1 programme. 'I’d love to see Formula Two and Formula Three be part of the show, and to have those drivers coming up...
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