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Oscar Piastri (left) and his team, Prema Racing (right), won the Drivers' and Teams' Championships, respectively.

The 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship was a motor racing championship for Formula 2 cars that was sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The championship was the fifty-fifth season of Formula 2 racing and the fifth season run under the FIA Formula 2 Championship moniker. It was an open-wheel racing category that served as the second tier of formula racing in the FIA Global Pathway. The category was run in support of selected rounds of the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship. As the championship was a spec series, all teams and drivers competing in the championship ran the same car, the Dallara F2 2018.[1][2] The championship was contested over twenty-four races at eight circuits. It began in March 2021 with a round in support of the Bahrain Grand Prix, and ended in December where it supported the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Mick Schumacher was the defending drivers champion having secured the title at the final race of the 2020 season at the Bahrain International Circuit. Schumacher was promoted to Formula One with Haas for the 2021 F1 season. Schumacher's team Prema Racing entered the season as the defending teams champions having also secured their title at the final race of the 2020 season at Bahrain.

A new chassis package was due to be introduced for the 2021 season, but in a bid to cut costs in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lifespan of the Dallara F2 2018 chassis package was extended until 2023.[2][3]

Oscar Piastri secured the Drivers' Championship in Race 1 at Yas Marina, the season finale. Piastri became F2's first rookie champion since George Russell in 2018. He took five consecutive pole positions, from Silverstone to Yas Marina, and won all four feature races in the second half of the season in addition to sprint race victories in Bahrain and Jeddah. The strong results of Piastri and team-mate Robert Shwartzman, the championship runner-up, allowed Prema Racing to secure the Teams' Championship with a round to spare. As of March 2024, Prema Racing are the only team to win the Teams' Championship twice in the championship's history.

Piastri's dominance after the summer break quickly dented the title hopes of early title favourites like Shwartzman and Guanyu Zhou. Shwartzman faced trouble in the early rounds, suffering collisions at both Bahrain and Monaco, but he finished in the top six in all but one race from Baku until the end of the season. Zhou took four wins, including the feature races at Bahrain and Silverstone, but his campaign fizzled out after difficult weekends at Sochi and Jeddah. Dan Ticktum, Théo Pourchaire, Jüri Vips, and Jehan Daruvala took two wins each, but none of them were able to sustain a season-long championship challenge. Other race winners were rookie Richard Verschoor – who had his maiden F2 victory in the second sprint race at Great Britain – and two drivers from New Zealand: Liam Lawson – who crossed the finish line first on his debut race – and Marcus Armstrong – who won the first sprint race in Saudi Arabia.

In an effort to cut costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, series organizers adopted a new format for both F2 and FIA Formula 3 for the 2021 season. Notably, each weekend comprised three races rather than two. The traditional feature race with the mandatory pit-stop was moved to Sunday morning, while on Saturday, there were two sprint races with reverse-grid formats based on the results of qualifying and Race 1 respectively. The extra race was made possible because F3 races were run on different weekends to F2, with the exception of the Sochi round, leaving more space in the timetable of each race weekend. However, the large gaps between rounds – eight weeks between the first two rounds and between Rounds 4 and 5, and ten weeks between Rounds 6 and 7 — made the format widely unpopular, and it was reverted to the previous format ahead of the 2022 season.[4]

Entries

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The following teams and drivers competed in the 2021 championship. As the championship was a spec series, all competitors raced with an identical Dallara F2 2018 chassis with a V6 turbo engine developed by Mecachrome. Teams competed with tyres supplied by Pirelli. The same eleven teams who competed during the 2020 season were retained for the next three-year cycle.[5]

Entrant No. Driver name Rounds
Italy Prema Racing 1 Russia Robert Shwartzman All
2 Australia Oscar Piastri All
United Kingdom UNI-Virtuosi Racing 3 China Guanyu Zhou All
4 Brazil Felipe Drugovich All
United Kingdom Carlin 5 United Kingdom Dan Ticktum All
6 India Jehan Daruvala All
United Kingdom Hitech Grand Prix 7 New Zealand Liam Lawson All
8 Estonia Jüri Vips All
France ART Grand Prix 9 Denmark Christian Lundgaard All
10 France Théo Pourchaire All
Netherlands MP Motorsport 11 Netherlands Richard Verschoor 1–6
Australia Jack Doohan 7–8
12 Germany Lirim Zendeli 1–6
France Clément Novalak 7–8
Czech Republic Charouz Racing System 14 Germany David Beckmann 1–4
Brazil Enzo Fittipaldi 5–7
Netherlands Richard Verschoor 8
15 Brazil Guilherme Samaia All
France DAMS 16 Israel Roy Nissany All
17 New Zealand Marcus Armstrong All
Spain Campos Racing 20 Brazil Gianluca Petecof 1–2
Italy Matteo Nannini 3–4
Germany David Beckmann 5–6
United Kingdom Olli Caldwell 7–8
21 Switzerland Ralph Boschung All
Germany HWA Racelab 22 Italy Matteo Nannini 1
United Kingdom Jack Aitken 2–4
United Kingdom Jake Hughes 5–6, 8
United States Logan Sargeant 7
23 Italy Alessio Deledda All
Italy Trident 24 Netherlands Bent Viscaal All
25 Japan Marino Sato All
Source:[6]

Driver changes

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Prema Racing hired reigning FIA Formula 3 champion Oscar Piastri to replace Mick Schumacher, who graduated to Formula One with Haas F1 Team.[7][8]

UNI-Virtuosi Racing signed former MP Motorsport driver Felipe Drugovich to replace Callum Ilott, who left the championship to become a test driver for Formula One team Scuderia Ferrari.[9][10]

Carlin hired former DAMS driver Dan Ticktum to replace Yuki Tsunoda, who graduated to Formula One with Scuderia AlphaTauri.[11][12]

Hitech Grand Prix fielded a new driver line-up. Nikita Mazepin graduated to Formula One with Haas F1 Team and Luca Ghiotto joined Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters.[13][14] They were replaced with Red Bull juniors Liam Lawson, who graduated from Hitech's FIA Formula 3 outfit, and Jüri Vips, who temporarily raced for DAMS in 2020 as a replacement driver.[15]

ART Grand Prix signed FIA Formula 3 runner-up Théo Pourchaire, who briefly debuted in Formula 2 with HWA Racelab in the final rounds of 2020.[16] He replaced Marcus Armstrong, who left the team to join DAMS.[17]

MP Motorsport hired FIA Formula 3 graduates Lirim Zendeli and Richard Verschoor.[18] Giuliano Alesi left the team and the series to join Super Formula Lights.[19]

Charouz Racing System fielded a new line-up as Pedro Piquet vacated his seat and left Formula 2 after one year in the series, citing financial reasons.[20] Louis Delétraz also left the team to join the European Le Mans Series. Charouz hired FIA Formula 3 graduate David Beckmann and former Campos driver Guilherme Samaia.

DAMS parted ways with Sean Gelael, who left Formula 2 after six years in the championship and its predecessor GP2 Series to join the World Endurance Championship.[21] The team hired former Trident driver Roy Nissany to partner Marcus Armstrong.[22]

Campos Racing hired Ralph Boschung, who deputised for the team at the final round of the 2020 season and previously raced for them in 2017.[23] Boschung was signed alongside reigning Formula Regional European champion Gianluca Petecof.[24] Jack Aitken left the team to compete in the GT World Challenge Europe series.

HWA Racelab entered a new driver line-up with FIA Formula 3 graduates Matteo Nannini and Alessio Deledda. Nannini will combine his Formula 2 campaign with a second season in FIA Formula 3.[25] Artem Markelov left the team and the series after seven years in Formula 2 and GP2.[26]

Trident signed FIA Formula 3 graduate Bent Viscaal to replace Roy Nissany.

Mid-season changes

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Matteo Nannini left HWA Racelab and the championship after the first round, citing sponsorship reasons and his desire to focus on his FIA Formula 3 campaign.[27] He was replaced by former Campos driver Jack Aitken for the following three rounds.[28]

Nannini returned to the championship for the third round at the Baku City Circuit, replacing Campos driver Gianluca Petecof who left the team for budgetary reasons.[29]

David Beckmann left Charouz Racing System prior to the fifth round at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, citing his financial situation. Enzo Fittipaldi was promoted from Charouz's FIA Formula 3 outfit to replace him.[30] Beckmann was then hired by Campos to replace Matteo Nannini.[31] The round also saw Jake Hughes join HWA Racelab in place of the injured Jack Aitken.[32]

The seventh race at Jeddah Corniche Circuit saw four drivers promoted from the 2021 FIA Formula 3 Championship to make their Formula 2 debuts. Williams Driver Academy member Logan Sargeant replaced Jake Hughes at HWA Racelab and Olli Caldwell took David Beckmann's seat at Campos.[33][34] MP Motorsport featured an all-new lineup, hiring FIA Formula 3 runner up Jack Doohan and third-place finisher Clément Novalak to replace Richard Verschoor and Lirim Zendeli, both of whom left the team for financial reasons.[35][36]

Jake Hughes returned to HWA Racelab for the final race of the championship at Yas Marina Circuit, replacing Logan Sargeant.[37] Charouz Racing System driver Enzo Fittipaldi was ruled out of the final race due to injuries suffered in a crash during the Jeddah feature race. Richard Verschoor returned to the championship to replace him.[38]

Calendar

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A provisional calendar was published in November 2020. An updated version due to the postponement of the 2021 Australian Grand Prix, which required several Grands Prix to change dates, was revealed in January 2021.

Round Circuit Sprint races Feature race
1 Bahrain Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir 27 March 28 March
2 Monaco Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo 21–22 May[39] 22 May[39]
3 Azerbaijan Baku City Circuit, Baku 5 June 6 June
4 United Kingdom Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone 17 July 18 July
5 Italy Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Monza 11 September 12 September
6 Russia Sochi Autodrom, Sochi 25 September 26 September
7 Saudi Arabia Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah 4 December 5 December
8 United Arab Emirates Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi 11 December 12 December
Source:[40][41]

Calendar changes

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As a consequence of cost-cutting measures, the Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships adopted a new format. The two championships alternated between Grands Prix meetings and didn't appear together on the support race bill. Although this reduced the number of rounds, both championships ran three races at a Grand Prix instead of two, keeping the overall number of races the same as in previous years. The format change was designed to cut costs for teams competing in both championships by allowing them to rotate staff between each championship.[42][43][44]

As the 2020 championship was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 calendar featured substantial revisions:

The Circuit Zandvoort had been included on the 2020 calendar, but was removed from the schedule in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was initially expected that the round would feature on the 2021 calendar, but it was not included on the provisional calendar. The circuit was included on the Formula 3 calendar instead.

Regulation changes

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Sporting changes

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The weekend format was changed with two sprint races held on Saturday and the feature race with mandatory pit stop on Sunday. Qualifying determined the grid of the feature race and the first sprint race; the grid for the first sprint race was set by reversing the top ten qualifying positions.[45] The grid of the second race was formed by results of the first sprint race, with top ten finishers reversed. The addition of a third race to the weekend schedule saw teams provided with an extra set of tyres.

Season report

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Round 1: Bahrain

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Guanyu Zhou set the fastest time in qualifying at the Bahrain International Circuit, giving him pole position for the feature race. Théo Pourchaire started the first sprint race from pole position by virtue of qualifying 10th, but he lost the lead to Liam Lawson at the first corner and later retired with mechanical issues. Lawson held the lead for the rest of the race to claim victory on his Formula 2 debut.

Jüri Vips started the second sprint race from pole position after finishing the first race in 10th place, but was overtaken by Zhou in the early laps. The safety car was brought out after Lawson and Felipe Drugovich collided, and a number of drivers elected to make a pit stop. Oscar Piastri, who started the race in sixth place, took the lead on the final lap to achieve his first Formula 2 race win. Second-placed Christian Lundgaard was demoted to ninth by a penalty for colliding with Lirim Zendeli, but was later reinstated to the podium after it emerged he had served his penalty during his pit stop.

Lundgaard took the lead of the feature race at the first corner from pole-sitter Zhou, but was later overtaken by Piastri. A safety car caused by Gianluca Petecof's fire extinguisher deploying allowed Marcus Armstrong to take the lead after all drivers had completed their mandatory pit stops. The lead then passed between Piastri and Richard Verschoor before Zhou, who was in sixth place after the pit stop phase, reclaimed first position with four laps remaining. Piastri was then eliminated from the race after colliding with Dan Ticktum. Zhou took the chequered flag to claim his first feature race victory in Formula 2. Zhou led the championship after the first round by 11 points over second-placed Liam Lawson.

Round 2: Monaco

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Théo Pourchaire was fastest in qualifying at the Circuit de Monaco, with Guanyu Zhou starting the opening sprint race from pole position. Christian Lundgaard challenged for the lead until an engine failure halfway into the race forced his retirement, allowing Zhou to take his second consecutive race victory.

The second sprint race was run in wet track conditions. A pre-race engine issue forced pole-sitter Marcus Armstrong to start the race from the pit lane. Liam Lawson therefore started from the front, but lost the lead to Oscar Piastri at the first corner before retaking first place a few laps later. UNI-Virtuosi were the only team to change to dry-weather tyres, but Zhou and Felipe Drugovich lost large amounts of time before pitting again and returning to wet-weather tyres. Lawson crossed the finish line first, but was later disqualified for a technical infringement. Dan Ticktum, who had earlier passed Piastri for second place, was awarded the victory.

Pole-sitter Pourchaire controlled the feature race to become the youngest driver to win an FIA Formula 2 race. Robert Shwartzman had qualified and ran in second place before a slow pit stop dropped him out of the podium positions. Ticktum was forced into retirement in the closing laps after coming to a halt whilst battling Piastri for third place. After the second round, Zhou had extended his lead in the championship to 16 points over second-placed Piastri.

Round 3: Azerbaijan

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Liam Lawson set the fastest qualifying time at the Baku City Circuit and Robert Shwartzman started the first race from pole position. Shwartzman controlled the race to take his first podium and victory of the season, whilst Lawson and Oscar Piastri were eliminated on the first lap due to an accident caused by Felipe Drugovich. The podium was completed by Dan Ticktum, who had overtaken four cars throughout the race, including third-placed finisher Guanyu Zhou.[46]

Bent Viscaal started the second race, the 100th FIA Formula 2 race, on pole position. Six drivers retired from the race, including championship leader Zhou after colliding with Ticktum at the first corner. David Beckmann took the lead from Viscaal early on, but was later passed by Jüri Vips, who claimed his first Formula 2 race win. Lawson, Piastri and Ticktum all recovered to score points after being at the back of the grid on the opening lap.

Vips took the lead of the feature race from Lawson at the first corner. Vips' frontrunning rivals were unable to challenge him due to penalties and collisions; Lawson was issued a time penalty for an aggressive defence against Théo Pourchaire, and Ticktum was penalised after a collision that eliminated Marcus Armstrong and Pourchaire from the race. Pourchaire was later taken to hospital with a fractured arm. Second-placed Piastri was later handed a time penalty for an unsafe release in the pits. Vips took the chequered flag to claim his second consecutive victory. Despite failing to score in the feature or second sprint races, Zhou maintained the lead of the championship after the third round, albeit with his advantage over Piastri cut to five points.

Round 4: United Kingdom

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Oscar Piastri topped qualifying at Silverstone Circuit and Christian Lundgaard started on reverse-grid pole position for the first sprint race. Robert Shwartzman, who started the race in fourth place, took the lead before the first corner and held his position to take his second win of the season. Guanyu Zhou spun on the first lap and retired from the race, allowing Piastri to take the championship lead.

Richard Verschoor started on pole position for the second sprint race and controlled the race to claim his first Formula 2 victory. The race was interrupted by two safety car periods, the first coming after a heavy collision between Alessio Deledda and Ralph Boschung. Marcus Armstrong finished second to claim his first podium finish of the season.

Zhou took the lead of the feature race from pole-sitter Piastri before the first corner. Dan Ticktum later passed Piastri during the pit stops, and Piastri successfully defended third place after battling Verschoor on the final lap. Piastri held the championship lead at the conclusion of the fourth round, five points ahead of Zhou.

Round 5: Italy

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Oscar Piastri took a second pole position in qualifying at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, beating Jehan Daruvala by 0.041 seconds. David Beckmann took reverse-grid pole position for the opening sprint race but lost the lead to Jüri Vips at the first corner. The race was interrupted by a safety car due to a collision between Dan Ticktum and Felipe Drugovich. Vips was later passed by Théo Pourchaire who took his second Formula 2 victory.

Beckmann again claimed reverse-grid pole position for the second sprint race, but was again passed at the first corner, this time by Daruvala. Daruvala controlled the race to take his first win of the season. The podium was completed by Bent Viscaal, who claimed Trident's first ever Formula 2 podium finish, and Robert Shwartzman.

Pole-sitter Piastri maintained his lead at the start of the feature race. The safety car was deployed after Vips stopped on track with a mechanical issue and Ticktum took the lead by electing not to make a pit stop. A second safety car period came later in the race when Liam Lawson broke down, allowing Piastri to regain the lead as Ticktum pitted. Ticktum moved from tenth place up to third in the closing laps with his fresh tyres, however his progress was halted as the race ended under the safety car due to a collision between Beckmann and Viscaal. This ensured Piastri would take his first Formula 2 feature race victory to extend his championship lead to 15 points over Guanyu Zhou.

Round 6: Russia

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Oscar Piastri took yet another pole position beating Jehan Daruvala yet again. Sprint Race 1 was postponed to Sprint Race 2 timing and Sprint Race 2 was cancelled due to heavy rains. Dan Ticktum took reverse grid pole and controlled the race from start to finish, leading Juri Vips and Robert Shwartzman, while the top 2 in the championship did not score points at all.

Oscar Piastri took his second consecutive Feature Race to extend his championship lead. He led Pouchaire and Daruvala. Daruvala pressured Boschung into a lock-up taking the place. Championship contender Zhou only finished sixth.

Round 7: Saudi Arabia

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Oscar Piastri took his 4th pole position in a row beating his teammate, Robert Shwartzman.

Round 8: Abu Dhabi

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Oscar Piastri once again took pole position, making it 5 consecutive feature race starts from first on the grid.

Results and standings

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Season summary

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Round Circuit Pole position Fastest lap Winning driver Winning team Report
1 S1 Bahrain Bahrain International Circuit Germany Lirim Zendeli New Zealand Liam Lawson United Kingdom Hitech Grand Prix Report
S2 Switzerland Ralph Boschung Australia Oscar Piastri Italy Prema Racing
F China Zhou Guanyu Russia Robert Shwartzman China Zhou Guanyu United Kingdom UNI-Virtuosi Racing
2 S1 Monaco Circuit de Monaco Estonia Jüri Vips China Zhou Guanyu United Kingdom UNI-Virtuosi Racing Report
S2 Russia Robert Shwartzman United Kingdom Dan Ticktum United Kingdom Carlin
F France Théo Pourchaire China Zhou Guanyu France Théo Pourchaire France ART Grand Prix
3 S1 Azerbaijan Baku City Circuit France Théo Pourchaire Russia Robert Shwartzman Italy Prema Racing Report
S2 Australia Oscar Piastri Estonia Jüri Vips United Kingdom Hitech Grand Prix
F New Zealand Liam Lawson United Kingdom Dan Ticktum Estonia Jüri Vips United Kingdom Hitech Grand Prix
4 S1 United Kingdom Silverstone Circuit Australia Oscar Piastri Russia Robert Shwartzman Italy Prema Racing Report
S2 Australia Oscar Piastri Netherlands Richard Verschoor Netherlands MP Motorsport
F Australia Oscar Piastri India Jehan Daruvala China Zhou Guanyu United Kingdom UNI-Virtuosi Racing
5 S1 Italy Autodromo Nazionale di Monza France Théo Pourchaire France Théo Pourchaire France ART Grand Prix Report
S2 Australia Oscar Piastri India Jehan Daruvala United Kingdom Carlin
F Australia Oscar Piastri New Zealand Liam Lawson Australia Oscar Piastri Italy Prema Racing
6 S1 Russia Sochi Autodrom France Théo Pourchaire United Kingdom Dan Ticktum United Kingdom Carlin Report
S2 Race cancelled
F Australia Oscar Piastri New Zealand Liam Lawson Australia Oscar Piastri Italy Prema Racing
7 S1 Saudi Arabia Jeddah Corniche Circuit Russia Robert Shwartzman New Zealand Marcus Armstrong France DAMS Report
S2 Australia Oscar Piastri Australia Oscar Piastri Italy Prema Racing
F Australia Oscar Piastri Australia Oscar Piastri Australia Oscar Piastri Italy Prema Racing
8 S1 United Arab Emirates Yas Marina Circuit United Kingdom Olli Caldwell India Jehan Daruvala United Kingdom Carlin Report
S2 Israel Roy Nissany China Zhou Guanyu United Kingdom UNI-Virtuosi Racing
F Australia Oscar Piastri France Théo Pourchaire Australia Oscar Piastri Italy Prema Racing
Source:[47]

Scoring system

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Points were awarded to the top eight classified finishers in the Sprint races, and to the top ten classified finishers in the Feature race. The pole-sitter in the feature race also received four points, and two points were given to the driver who set the fastest lap in both the feature and sprint races if that driver finished inside the top ten. No point was awarded if the fastest lap time was achieved by a driver who was classified outside the top ten. No extra points were awarded to the pole-sitter in the sprint races as the grid for the first sprint race was set by reversing the top ten qualifiers and the grid for the second sprint race was based on the results of the first race.[48]

Sprint race points

Points were awarded to the top eight classified finishers, excluding the fastest lap points which were given to the top ten classified finishers.[48]

Position 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th FL
Points 15 12 10 8 6 4 2 1 2
Feature race points

Points were awarded to the top ten classified finishers. Bonus points were awarded to the pole-sitter and to the driver who set the fastest lap and finished in the top ten.[48]

Position 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Pole FL
Points 25 18 15 12 10 8 6 4 2 1 4 2

Drivers' championship

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Pos. Driver BHR
Bahrain 		MON
Monaco 		BAK
Azerbaijan 		SIL
United Kingdom 		MNZ
Italy 		SOC
Russia 		JDH‡
Saudi Arabia 		YMC
United Arab Emirates 		Points
SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR
1 Australia Oscar Piastri 5 1 19† 8 2 2 Ret 8F 2 6F 4F 3P 4 7F 1P 9 C 1P 8 1F 1P F 3 Ret 1P 252.5
2 Russia Robert Shwartzman 4 Ret 7F Ret 10F 4 1 5 3 1 15 5 6 3 6 3 C 4 5F 3 2 4 2 5 192
3 China Zhou Guanyu 7 3 1P 1 15 5F 3 Ret 13 Ret 11 1 2 8 2 DNS C 6 17 8 4 8 1 2 183
4 United Kingdom Dan Ticktum 8 Ret 2 6 1 Ret 2 6 8F 8 3 2 Ret 11 3 1 C 5 7 4 10 6 4 6 159.5
5 France Théo Pourchaire Ret 6 8 7 4 1P 5F 9 Ret 5 10 8 1F 10 4 5F C 2 Ret 6 Ret 7 9 4F 140
6 Estonia Jüri Vips 10 16 13 5F 3 8 8 1 1 2 6 7 8 6 Ret 2 C Ret 3 Ret 6 12 Ret 8 120
7 India Jehan Daruvala 2 4 6 11 8 Ret 4 3 7 12 19 10F 9 1 5 12 C 3 10 14 11 1 7 11 113
8 Brazil Felipe Drugovich 16 14 9 2 14 3 14 10 4 4 7 6 Ret 17 12 DNS C DNS 4 10 5 2 5 3 105
9 New Zealand Liam Lawson 1 Ret 3 9 DSQ 7 Ret 7 6P 7 5 11 5 4 RetF Ret C 7F 2 Ret 9 5 6 Ret 103
10 Switzerland Ralph Boschung Ret 17F 15 4 5 6 6 Ret 5 14 Ret 14 14 9 14 6 C 19† 15 9 3 9 3 9 59.5
11 Netherlands Richard Verschoor Ret 5 4 13 6 10 12 Ret 14 10 1 4 Ret 13 DSQ 8 C 8 Ret 11 10 56
12 Denmark Christian Lundgaard 6 2 12 Ret Ret 12 11 Ret 9 3 13 21 3 14 10 7 C 9 6 15 7 15 18 15 50
13 New Zealand Marcus Armstrong Ret 10 5 10 Ret Ret 7 Ret Ret 9 2 12 11 15 9 11 C 11 1 Ret 8 10 Ret 7 49
14 Netherlands Bent Viscaal 13 12 17 14 11 11 10 4 17 16 Ret 13 7 2 15† Ret C Ret 9 2 12 13 10 12 34
15 Germany David Beckmann 3 7 11 12 Ret 13 9 2 12 13 8 15 10 5 16† 15 C 10 32
16 Israel Roy Nissany 12 15 Ret 3 Ret 9 16 16 16 Ret 12 16 Ret 18 8 16 C 15 13 11 15 14 17F 13 16
17 Germany Lirim Zendeli 9F Ret 18 15 7 Ret 13 Ret 10 11 9 9 15† 12 7 10 C 16 13
18 United Kingdom Jake Hughes 12 Ret 13 4 C 18 Ret 13 Ret 8
19 Australia Jack Doohan 11 5 13 11 8 Ret 7
20 Brazil Enzo Fittipaldi Ret 16 11 17 C 12 12 7 Ret 2
21 Japan Marino Sato 15 8 14 19† Ret 14 18 13 15 NC 16 19 NC 20 Ret 14 C 14 Ret 13 18 19 16 17 1
22 Italy Matteo Nannini 14 9 10 15 11 DNS 15 14 18 1
23 United Kingdom Jack Aitken 16 9 18 Ret 12 11 17 18 17 0
24 Brazil Guilherme Samaia 11 11 16 17 13 15 17 14 18 Ret 17 20 Ret Ret Ret 13 C 13 Ret Ret 17 16 12 16 0
25 Italy Alessio Deledda 18 Ret Ret 18 12 17 Ret 15 19 Ret Ret 22 13 19 Ret 18 C 17 Ret Ret 20 18 Ret 19 0
26 United Kingdom Olli Caldwell 18 12 16 20F 15 18 0
27 Brazil Gianluca Petecof 17 13 Ret Ret Ret 16 0
28 France Clément Novalak 14 Ret 19 17 14 14 0
29 United States Logan Sargeant 16 Ret 14 0
Pos. Driver SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR Points
BHR
Bahrain 		MON
Monaco 		BAK
Azerbaijan 		SIL
United Kingdom 		MNZ
Italy 		SOC
Russia 		JDH
Saudi Arabia 		YMC
United Arab Emirates
Sources:[49][50]
Key
Colour Result
Gold Winner
Silver Second place
Bronze Third place
Green Other points position
Blue Other classified position
Not classified, finished (NC)
Purple Not classified, retired (Ret)
Red Did not qualify (DNQ)
Black Disqualified (DSQ)
White Did not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Blank Did not practice (DNP)
Excluded (EX)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Withdrawn (WD)
Did not enter (empty cell)
Annotation Meaning
P Pole position
F Fastest lap


Notes:

  • † – Drivers did not finish the race, but were classified as they completed more than 90% of the race distance.
  • ‡ – Half points were awarded for the feature race, as less than 75% of the scheduled distance was completed.

Teams' championship

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Pos. Team BHR
Bahrain 		MON
Monaco 		BAK
Azerbaijan 		SIL
United Kingdom 		MNZ
Italy 		SOC
Russia 		JDH
Saudi Arabia 		YMC
United Arab Emirates 		Points
SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR
1 Italy Prema Powerteam 4 1 7F 8 2 2 1 5 2 1 4F 3P 4 3 1P 3 C 1P 5F 1F 1P F 3 2 1P 444.5
5 Ret 19† Ret 10F 4 Ret 8F 3 6F 15 5 6 7F 6 9 C 4 8 3 2 4 Ret 5
2 United Kingdom UNI-Virtuosi Racing 7 3 1P 1 14 3 3 10 4 4 7 1 2 8 2 DNS C 6 4 8 4 2 1 2 288
16 14 9 2 15 5F 14 Ret 13 Ret 11 6 Ret 17 12 DNS C DNS 17 10 5 8 5 3
3 United Kingdom Carlin 2 4 2 6 1 Ret 2 3 7 8 3 2 9 1 3 1 C 3 7 4 10 1 4 6 272.5
8 Ret 6 11 8 Ret 4 6 8F 12 19 10F Ret 11 5 12 C 5 10 14 11 6 7 11
4 United Kingdom Hitech Grand Prix 1 16 3 5F 3 7 8 1 1 2 5 7 5 4 Ret 2 C 7F 2 Ret 6 5 6 8 223
10 Ret 13 9 DSQ 8 Ret 7 6P 7 6 11 8 6 Ret Ret C Ret 3 Ret 9 12 Ret Ret
5 France ART Grand Prix 6 2 8 7 4 1P 5F 9 9 3 10 8 1F 10 4 5F C 2 6 6 7 7 9 4F 190
Ret 6 12 Ret Ret 12 11 Ret Ret 5 13 21 3 14 10 7 C 9 Ret 15 Ret 15 18 15
6 Netherlands MP Motorsport 9F 5 4 13 6 10 12 Ret 10 10 1 4 15† 12 7 8 C 8 11 5 13 11 8 14 75
Ret Ret 18 15 7 Ret 13 Ret 14 11 9 9 Ret 13 DSQ 10 C 16 14 Ret 19 17 14 Ret
7 Spain Campos Racing 17 13 15 4 5 6 6 11 5 14 14 14 10 5 14 6 C 10 15 9 3 9 3 9 66.5
Ret 17F Ret Ret Ret 16 15 Ret DNS 15 Ret 18 14 9 16† 15 C 19† 18 12 16 20F 15 18
8 France DAMS 12 10 5 3 Ret 9 7 16 16 9 2 12 11 15 8 11 C 11 1 11 8 10 17F 7 65
Ret 15 Ret 10 Ret Ret 16 Ret Ret Ret 12 16 Ret 18 9 16 C 15 13 Ret 15 14 Ret 13
9 Italy Trident 13 8 14 14 11 11 10 4 15 16 16 13 7 2 15† 14 C 14 9 2 12 13 10 12 35
15 12 17 19† Ret 14 18 13 17 NC Ret 19 NC 20 Ret Ret C Ret Ret 13 18 19 16 17
10 Czech Republic Charouz Racing System 3 7 11 12 13 13 9 2 12 13 8 15 Ret 16 11 13 C 12 12 7 17 16 11 10 28
11 11 16 17 Ret 15 17 14 18 Ret 17 20 Ret Ret Ret 17 C 13 Ret Ret Ret Ret 12 16
11 Germany HWA Racelab 14 9 10 16 9 17 Ret 12 11 17 18 17 12 19 13 4 C 17 16 Ret 14 18 13 19 9
18 Ret Ret 18 12 18 Ret 15 19 Ret Ret 22 13 Ret Ret 18 C 18 Ret Ret 20 Ret Ret Ret
Pos. Team SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR SR1 SR2 FR Points
BHR
Bahrain 		MON
Monaco 		BAK
Azerbaijan 		SIL
United Kingdom 		MNZ
Italy 		SOC
Russia 		JDH
Saudi Arabia 		YMC
United Arab Emirates
Sources:[49][51]
Key
Colour Result
Gold Winner
Silver Second place
Bronze Third place
Green Other points position
Blue Other classified position
Not classified, finished (NC)
Purple Not classified, retired (Ret)
Red Did not qualify (DNQ)
Black Disqualified (DSQ)
White Did not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Blank Did not practice (DNP)
Excluded (EX)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Withdrawn (WD)
Did not enter (empty cell)
Annotation Meaning
P Pole position
F Fastest lap


Notes:

  • † – Drivers did not finish the race, but were classified as they completed more than 90% of the race distance.
  • ‡ – Half points were awarded for the sprint race, as less than 75% of the scheduled distance was completed.

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The 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship was the fifth edition of the FIA Formula 2 Championship, an FIA-sanctioned open-wheel racing series recognized as the premier feeder category to Formula One, featuring 11 teams and 22 drivers competing in identical Dallara F2 2018 chassis powered by Mecachrome 3.4-litre V6 turbocharged engines. The season comprised eight triple-header race weekends, marking the first year of a revised format with three races per event to maintain a total of 24 races despite fewer rounds, all held as support events to the World Championship across circuits in , , , , , , , and . Australian rookie of clinched the Drivers' Championship in the final round at Yas Marina, securing the title with 252.5 points from six race wins, five pole positions, and 11 podium finishes, becoming only the third debutant champion in series history after and George Russell. Piastri's teammate finished second overall with 192 points, highlighted by two sprint race victories, while UNI-Virtuosi's Guanyu Zhou took third place with 183 points before advancing to with in 2022. PREMA Racing dominated the Teams' Championship, earning 444.5 points—including eight wins and 20 podiums—to claim their second consecutive title, 156.5 points ahead of UNI-Virtuosi Racing in second. The season underscored the strength of rookie talent, with Piastri completing a rapid progression by winning the 2020 FIA Formula 3 title en route to his F2 success, while other standout performers like Theo Pourchaire and earned podiums and demonstrated potential for future opportunities.

Background and entries

Teams and drivers

The 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship fielded 11 teams, with each squad nominating two drivers for the season opener in Bahrain, resulting in a 22-car grid. All entries utilized the carbon fibre chassis, paired with a standardized 3.4-litre V6 turbocharged engine generating approximately 620 horsepower, adhering to the series' cost-controlled specification introduced in 2018. The teams represented a mix of established outfits with prior Formula 2 experience and a focus on developing talent from Formula 3 and returning drivers, many affiliated with Formula 1 academies such as , Ferrari, and . Emirates Prema Racing, the Italian squad backed by sponsorship from Emirates and technical support from the F1 Team (later rebranded as Alpine), paired member with 2020 Formula 3 champion . fielded a promising duo of Formula 3 graduates in and Théo Pourchaire, both supported by the Renault academy. UNI Virtuosi Racing retained Chinese driver Guanyu Zhou, a Sauber junior, alongside , who had prior Formula 2 experience. The full starting line-ups were as follows:
  • ART Grand Prix (Viry-Châtillon, France): Christian Lundgaard (Denmark, 2020 Formula 2), Théo Pourchaire (France, 2020 Formula 3).
  • Campos Racing (Valencia, Spain): Ralph Boschung (Switzerland, 2020 Formula 2), Gianluca Petecof (Brazil, 2020 Formula 3).
  • Carlin (Surrey, United Kingdom): Jehan Daruvala (India, 2020 Formula 2), Dan Ticktum (United Kingdom, 2020 Formula 2).
  • Charouz Racing System (Prague, Czech Republic): David Beckmann (Germany, 2020 Formula 3), Guilherme Samaia (Brazil, 2020 Formula 3).
  • DAMS (Ruelle-sur-Touse, France): Marcus Armstrong (New Zealand, 2020 Formula 2), Roy Nissany (Israel, 2020 Formula 2).
  • Hitech Grand Prix (Silverstone, United Kingdom): Liam Lawson (New Zealand, 2020 Formula 3), Jüri Vips (Estonia, 2020 Formula 2).
  • HWA Racelab (Büttelborn, Germany): Alessio Deledda (Italy, 2020 Formula 3), Matteo Nannini (Italy, 2020 Formula 3).
  • MP Motorsport (Oviedo, Spain): Lirim Zendeli (Germany, 2020 Formula 3), Richard Verschoor (Netherlands, 2020 Formula 3).
  • Emirates Prema Racing (Milan, Italy): Oscar Piastri (Australia, 2020 Formula 3), Robert Shwartzman (Russia, 2020 Formula 2).
  • Trident (Padua, Italy): Bent Viscaal (Netherlands, 2020 Formula 3), Marino Sato (Japan, 2020 Formula 3).
  • UNI Virtuosi Racing (Silverstone, United Kingdom): Felipe Drugovich (Brazil, 2020 Formula 2), Guanyu Zhou (China, 2020 Formula 2).

Driver changes

Pre-season preparations for the 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship saw significant turnover in the driver market, with several high-profile promotions from the FIA Formula 3 series and departures to Formula 1 shaping the 22-car grid. Reigning F3 champion was the first major signing announced, joining to replace , who had graduated to Formula 1 with Haas following his 2020 F2 title win. , who secured the F3 crown with two wins and three podiums in his rookie year, debuted for Prema during post-season testing in in December 2020. Complementing Piastri at Prema was the retention of , who continued from his 2020 F2 rookie campaign where he finished fourth overall with four wins and six podiums. , a member, aimed for the title in his second F2 season with the Italian squad. Another prominent F3 graduate, vice-champion , earned a full-time promotion to , the team with which he had raced in F3. The 17-year-old French driver, supported by the Sauber Academy, had impressed with three wins in F3 and was seen as a key talent stepping up to the more demanding F2 machinery. Further promotions from F3 bolstered the rookie contingent, which numbered ten in total and included , , , , Alessio Deledda, and , all transitioning to their sophomore single-seater category. These newcomers joined established teams like (Lawson and , the latter returning from a partial 2020 campaign) and ( partnering ). , who had shown promise with three wins in his 2020 F2 debut for MP, switched to UNI-Virtuosi Racing for a fresh challenge alongside Guanyu Zhou. Team line-ups underwent substantial reshuffles, with six outfits—Prema, ART, Hitech, Charouz Racing System, Carlin, and HWA Racelab—fielding entirely new pairings. Charouz, for instance, signed Beckmann from F3 and Guilherme Samaia, who returned after a one-year hiatus from F2, to form a revamped duo. Carlin completed its roster with , a 2020 race winner, alongside , who moved from Prema. Notable absences included 2020 frontrunners like (to IndyCar with Juncos Racing), and (both to Formula 1), and (to DTM), thinning the midfield carryover while injecting fresh talent into the series.

Mid-season changes

The 2021 Formula 2 season saw several driver substitutions across multiple teams, primarily driven by budget constraints, performance considerations, and drivers prioritizing commitments in other series such as Formula 3. These changes began early and continued through the year, affecting team lineups from Round 2 onward. Following Round 1 in Bahrain, Matteo Nannini departed from HWA Racelab to concentrate on his FIA Formula 3 campaign, citing sponsorship issues and a desire to avoid divided focus. He was replaced by Jack Aitken, the Williams F1 reserve driver, for Rounds 2 and 3 in Monaco and Baku. Aitken, returning to F2 after a year away, continued in the seat for Round 4 at Silverstone, providing stability to pair with teammate Alessio Deledda. At Campos Racing, Gianluca Petecof was replaced by Nannini starting with Round 3 in Baku, as Petecof's funding fell short amid underwhelming results in the opening rounds. Nannini, fresh from his HWA exit, remained with Campos for Round 4 at Silverstone but was substituted by David Beckmann for Round 5 at Monza, with the team seeking greater experience after Nannini's inconsistent adaptation. Beckmann, who had been racing for Charouz Racing System, made the mid-season switch to Campos due to his prior podium success and availability. This move prompted Charouz to promote Enzo Fittipaldi from Formula 3 for Round 5 onward, pairing him with Guilherme Samaia to maintain continuity. Further adjustments occurred at HWA Racelab ahead of Round 5, where Aitken stepped aside for Jake Hughes, a Formula 3 driver seeking F2 exposure; Hughes had prior one-off appearances with the team in 2020. Hughes retained the seat for Round 6 at Sochi, contributing to HWA's efforts before the team announced its withdrawal from the series at season's end. Budget limitations led to late-season shifts at , where both and exited after Round 6 in . They were replaced by Jack Doohan and Clément Novalak for Rounds 7 and 8 in and , with Doohan, a Red Bull Junior, bringing fresh sponsorship support. Finally, at Campos, Beckmann departed after Round 6, succeeded by —an junior and Formula 3 race winner—for the concluding Rounds 7 and 8. Caldwell's promotion aimed to integrate promising talent into F2, alongside veteran . No major team withdrawals occurred, though reserve drivers like Aitken and Hughes filled temporary roles without long-term activations. These substitutions highlighted the series' financial pressures, with 29 drivers ultimately competing across the eight rounds.

Calendar and regulations

Schedule

The 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship featured eight triple-header race weekends, all held as support events to the across a global calendar that spanned from late March to mid-December. This structure marked the series' first season with a fully independent schedule from Formula 3, emphasizing alignment with F1 to maximize exposure for drivers on the path to the top tier. The provisional calendar was announced in November 2020 and updated in January 2021 with adjustments to final round dates and the addition of , as round 7; further revisions in mid-2021 due to disruptions replaced planned rounds at Spa-Francorchamps and with events at and to maintain the eight-round schedule without cancellations of confirmed events. Each weekend adhered to a consistent designed to intensify competition and showcase driver skills under varying conditions. Free practice lasted 45 minutes on Friday, followed immediately by a 30-minute qualifying session that determined the feature race grid and influenced sprint race starting orders. Saturday hosted two 30-minute sprint races—whichever was shorter—with the first reversing the top 10 from qualifying and the second reversing the top 8 from the prior sprint; points were awarded only to the top 8 finishers in each. The feature race, held Sunday morning for approximately one hour or 170 km (whichever came first), required a mandatory four-tyre and awarded full points to the top 10. This triple-race setup, introduced for , aimed to provide more opportunities and data for team development. The included a blend of historic European venues and emerging international circuits, reflecting the series' global reach post the disruptions of 2020, when events like hosted adapted double-headers under strict protocols; the 2021 return to restored a full international weekend format. While no confirmed rounds were canceled, the schedule incorporated revisions to avoid overlaps with Formula 3's separate and adapt to pandemic-related postponements.
RoundVenueLocationDates
1Sakhir, 26–28 March
2Monte Carlo, 20–22 May
3, 4–6 June
4, 16–18 July
5, 10–12 September
6Sochi Autodrom, Russia24–26 September
7, 3–5 December
8, 10–12 December

Track modifications

The 2021 Formula 2 Championship featured a mix of established circuits and one new venue, with modifications primarily focused on safety enhancements and overtaking improvements at select tracks. The retained its iconic narrow street layout with no structural alterations, though the mandatory halo device—standard since —continued to slightly reduce forward visibility for drivers navigating the tight, low-speed corners like the Nouvelle Chicane and Rascasse. Sochi Autodrom had limited physical changes, with emphasis placed on wet-weather preparations including improved drainage systems and surface treatments to handle the unpredictable climate, which ultimately led to schedule adjustments during the round due to heavy rain. The made its debut as a purpose-built street track, featuring a unique high-speed layout with 27 corners and average lap speeds exceeding 250 km/h—faster than many permanent circuits—marking Formula 2's first night race under floodlights. Yas Marina Circuit received extensive updates for the season finale, including a tightened configuration at Turns 9-10 to create a more challenging double-apex sequence, alongside a new and revisions to the hotel section (Turns 11-14) for increased flow and potential; these changes shortened the lap to 5.281 km and were projected to reduce times by 10-15 seconds. Series-wide, the mandatory halo device influenced track dynamics at confined venues like by altering sightlines, though no new head protection testing was introduced in 2021.

Rule changes

For the 2021 season, the introduced a revised weekend format to reduce costs and increase opportunities, featuring three races per event instead of the previous two. This included a single 45-minute free practice and 30-minute qualifying session on Friday, followed by two 30-minute sprint races on Saturday—with the first sprint grid set by reversing the top 10 qualifying positions and the second by reversing the top eight from the first sprint—and a one-hour feature race on Sunday using qualifying order. The points system remained aligned with prior years but emphasized the feature race's importance, awarding 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 points to the top 10 finishers, while sprint races allocated 15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 to the top eight; additionally, four points for and two for the fastest lap (if classified in the top 10) were retained. A mandatory for tire changes was enforced in the feature race to promote strategic variety and tire management. Technically, the championship continued using the chassis specification without major redesigns, focusing on cost control amid the ongoing . Minor aerodynamic adjustments were permitted, such as configurable rear wing assemblies from approved parts to optimize on varied circuits, while supplied prime and option dry compounds to heighten tire degradation and strategic decision-making. Safety enhancements built on the existing titanium halo system with improved side intrusion protection panels and reinforced shielding, alongside the addition of safety lights on vehicles for better visibility during low-speed conditions. Virtual safety car procedures were refined based on 2020 incidents, standardizing delta time calculations to ensure fairer bunching and restarts. In response to the , protocols were less restrictive than in 2020 but still included mandatory pre-event testing, limited paddock access, and measures, with spectator attendance capped or prohibited at certain venues depending on local regulations. The overall championship structure preserved the eight-round calendar without altering double-header events, but the new sprint format underscored reverse grids to foster and competitive racing from midfield positions.

Season overview

Key events and rivalries

dominated the 2021 Formula 2 Championship from the outset, with teammates and engaging in a fierce internal for the drivers' title. The duo's consistent finishes and pole positions early in the season helped Prema secure the teams' championship with a 1-2 result in , underscoring their superior pace and strategy. Shwartzman, in his second F2 year, was a consistent challenger but never led the points, facing mounting pressure from Piastri's relentless consistency, culminating in a tense battle that highlighted Prema's depth. As a , Piastri rapidly rose to prominence, outpacing established competitors like and becoming the first debutant champion since George Russell in 2018. His rivalry with Drugovich intensified after a collision in , where Drugovich's move led to Piastri's retirement, costing valuable points but not derailing his campaign. Piastri's strong results amassed sufficient points by mid-season, securing his eligibility for Formula 1 and fueling speculation about his future amid the season's F1-aligned battles. The season featured notable controversies, including a collision in Monaco's feature race between Jüri Vips and Gianluca Petecof, which drew penalties for causing the incident and disrupted the midfield order. In Jeddah, a high-speed start-line crash involving Théo Pourchaire and Enzo Fittipaldi produced a 72G impact, hospitalizing both drivers and prompting safety reviews for street circuits. Weather played a key role in Sochi, where heavy rain postponed the sprint race and forced adaptive tire strategies that favored bold drivers like Piastri in the feature event. Mid-season, resurged under Pourchaire's leadership, with the young Frenchman's Monaco victory propelling him into title contention and revitalizing the team's challenge.

Championship progression

The 2021 Formula 2 drivers' championship began with Guanyu Zhou taking an early lead after the opening round in , where he scored 41 points to finish 11 points ahead of , with in fourth place on 21 points following his sprint race victory. Piastri's consistent performances elevated him to second in the standings after the round, trailing Zhou by 16 points as Théo Pourchaire emerged third with 47 points thanks to his feature race win. By the conclusion of the round, Piastri had closed the gap to just five points behind Zhou (73 to 78), demonstrating early momentum with podium finishes in both sprint races, while sat third on 66 points. Piastri seized the championship lead at Silverstone in round four, where his double victory—winning both the sprint and feature races—propelled him to 108 points, five ahead of Zhou and 17 clear of Shwartzman. The gap fluctuated through the mid-season, with Zhou mounting a challenge by scoring strongly at to narrow the deficit to 15 points (Piastri 149, Zhou 134), though Piastri's and kept him ahead. A chaotic sprint race in benefited Pourchaire, who navigated multiple periods and restarts to claim victory and briefly close in on the leaders, but Piastri's feature race win extended his advantage to 36 points over Zhou (178 to 142). In the season's late stages, Piastri delivered a surge of consistency, securing a win in Sprint Race 2 and the Feature Race in to extend his lead to 213.5 points, 51.5 ahead of Shwartzman, who had risen to second overall. Piastri clinched the title with a podium finish in Sprint Race 1 at Yas Marina. , Piastri's team, mirrored this dominance in the teams' championship, pulling ahead of UNI Virtuosi Racing early and clinching the title in , ultimately finishing with 444.5 points to UNI Virtuosi's 288, powered by Piastri and Shwartzman's combined efforts. Piastri's championship triumph, along with strong seasons from Shwartzman (192 points), Zhou (183 points), and Dan Ticktum (159.5 points), saw multiple drivers surpass the FIA's 40-point threshold for super license eligibility, paving the way for several promotions to Formula 1 in 2022.

Round-by-round reports

Round 1: Bahrain

The 2021 Formula 2 Championship opened with a triple-race weekend at the from 26 to 28 March, serving as the support event for the Formula 1 . This unique format for the season's opener featured two sprint races on Saturday evening and a feature race on Sunday night, all under dry conditions with air temperatures around 22°C and no precipitation. Qualifying took place on Friday evening, where UNI-Virtuosi's Guanyu Zhou secured with a lap time of 1:42.848, edging out Prema Racing's by 0.211 seconds. Zhou's performance highlighted UNI-Virtuosi's strong pre-season form, while Piastri's close time set the stage for a competitive campaign. The first sprint race on Saturday, starting from a partially reversed grid with eighth-place qualifier Jehan Daruvala on pole, was won by Hitech Grand Prix's Liam Lawson. Lawson, starting from eighth on the grid, capitalized on a chaotic start to pull away and finish 3.6 seconds ahead of Daruvala in second, with MP Motorsport's Felipe Drugovich rounding out the podium. The race saw minor contacts at the front, including a brief skirmish between Drugovich and Carlin's Dan Ticktum, but no major disruptions occurred. Sprint Race 2, again from a reversed top-eight grid with Drugovich starting ahead, delivered intense wheel-to-wheel action under the floodlights. Piastri claimed victory after a late safety car deployment following a collision between Drugovich and Lawson on lap 15, which allowed several drivers, including Piastri, to pit for fresh tires and gain positions. Piastri overtook ART Grand Prix's Christian Lundgaard on the final lap to win by 0.6 seconds, with Zhou recovering to third after starting from the reverse grid. The incident between Drugovich and Lawson resulted in both retiring, underscoring the tight racing in the midfield. In the feature race on Sunday, Zhou converted his into a dominant victory, leading from start to finish over 28 laps to claim his maiden F2 feature win by 11.6 seconds ahead of Ticktum. Piastri finished third after a strong recovery drive, though a late —triggered by Lawson stopping on track with mechanical issues—bunched the field and allowed strategic pit stops to play a key role. Lundgaard received a 10-second penalty for pit lane speeding under the but still salvaged points in fifth. Following the round, Zhou topped the drivers' championship with 41 points, leading Lawson by 11 points and Daruvala by 13. Piastri's sprint win marked an early highlight in what would become a title-winning season.

Round 2: Monaco

The second round of the 2021 took place on the iconic from 20 to 22 May, renowned for its tight, twisting street layout that demands precision and offers little margin for error, making it a prestigious for aspiring Formula 1 drivers. The event featured two sprint races on Saturday and a feature race on Sunday, with variable weather adding to the challenges, particularly in the second sprint race. 's status as a historic venue amplified the round's significance, as a here often signals a driver's potential for higher-level success. Qualifying on Friday was held in dry conditions, where rookie Théo Pourchaire secured with a lap time of 1:20.985, edging out Prema Racing's by 0.067 seconds and teammate by 0.110 seconds. Pourchaire's performance marked him as the youngest pole-sitter in F2 history at 17 years and 264 days, showcasing his adaptability on the narrow track despite limited prior experience there. The session was interrupted briefly by a red flag after Trident's went wide at Rascasse, but no major disruptions occurred. The first sprint race on Saturday, starting from a partially reversed grid with the top eight from qualifying inverted, saw UNI-Virtuosi Racing's Guanyu Zhou convert his eighth-place start into victory, leading a team 1-2 finish ahead of teammate . Zhou pulled away decisively in the dry conditions, finishing 6.5 seconds clear after 30 laps, with ' third. The race proceeded without major interruptions, highlighting Zhou's strong pace on the streets. In contrast, the second sprint race unfolded in damp and variable conditions, with drivers facing critical decisions on tire choices between wets and slicks as the track dried. Hitech Grand Prix's initially dominated from pole, but was later disqualified for a throttle map infringement, handing the victory to Carlin's , who had climbed from 10th. Piastri was promoted to second from his original third place, with Zhou third. A late safety car was deployed on lap 25 after Viscaal rear-ended Charouz Racing System's at Sainte Devote, causing both to spin and requiring marshal intervention, which compressed the field and led to a two-lap . The incident underscored Monaco's unforgiving barriers and the importance of tire management in mixed weather. Sunday's feature race, starting from the qualifying order under dry skies, saw Pourchaire deliver a dominant performance, leading every lap of the 42-lap distance to claim his maiden F2 victory by 2.894 seconds over Piastri. The driver broke the previous record for the youngest F2 winner, set by in 2015, at the same age but fewer days. Drugovich completed the podium in third, 14.261 seconds back, after a strategic for fresh soft tires. The race featured a late on lap 34 following another collision between Beckmann and Viscaal at the same corner, which negated a potential larger gap for Pourchaire but allowed a short restart sprint to the finish. No red flags were needed, but the incidents emphasized the high risk of racing. Tire strategy proved pivotal, with early stoppers like Piastri gaining positions through undercut maneuvers. Pourchaire's triumph boosted Grand Prix's momentum, while Prema's strong results for Piastri and Shwartzman (fourth) extended their teams' lead after Round 1.

Round 3: Baku

The third round of the 2021 took place at the in from 4 to 6 June, serving as support to the . The 6.003 km street circuit, known for its long 2.2 km straight—where F2 cars reached speeds exceeding 320 km/h—and the tight castle wall section at Turn 8, presented unique challenges with high risk of high-speed impacts against unyielding barriers. Qualifying on 4 June saw Hitech Grand Prix's secure his maiden F2 with a lap time of 1:54.217, edging out teammate by 0.101 seconds. Prema Racing's qualified third, 0.141 seconds off the pace, while ART Grand Prix's took fourth. The session was uninterrupted, but the tight margins highlighted the competitive field, with the top four covered by less than 0.3 seconds. Lawson's pole positioned Hitech strongly for the feature race, while the reverse grid for the first sprint race set up opportunities for midfield runners. The first sprint race on 5 June, starting from a reverse grid of the top eight qualifiers, was won by Prema Racing's , who started eighth but overtook early to lead every lap of the 21-lap contest, finishing in 44:35.734. Carlin's finished second after a strong charge from sixth on the grid, with UNI-Virtuosi's Guanyu Zhou third from fifth. A was deployed on lap 2 following a collision at Turn 1 involving pole-sitter-for-reverse Bent and others, but racing resumed without further interruption. Shwartzman's victory marked his first of the season and earned him 10 points, boosting his championship position. Sprint Race 2 later that day, using a reverse grid from the top eight of Sprint 1 results, saw Vips claim his maiden F2 win after starting third and navigating two safety car periods. The Estonian driver pulled away after the final restart on lap 15, finishing the 21 laps in 46:05.704. Charouz Racing System's took second from , with MP Motorsport's third. The race was chaotic, with safety cars triggered by incidents including a Turn 1 collision on the opening lap involving several midfield cars and a later spin by Campos Racing's on the long straight, emphasizing the circuit's hazards. Vips' 15 points from the win propelled Hitech into contention. The feature race on 6 June was dominated by Vips, who started second and capitalized on Lawson's poor getaway to take the lead at Turn 1, ultimately winning by 7.529 seconds after 28 laps in 57:04.257. Piastri, starting third, pitted early for soft tires and overtook Lawson during the stops to finish second, while Shwartzman recovered from 17th on the grid—due to a qualifying penalty—to claim third and the fastest lap point. A was deployed briefly on lap 2 after () spun on the formation lap, leading to an aborted start, and subsequent early-race contact at Turn 3 involving multiple cars, including a high-speed incident on the straight where debris from a mechanical failure forced neutralization. No red flag was needed, but the restarts bunched the field, allowing strategic battles. Vips' double victory (Sprint 2 and feature) was the first in F2 history for consecutive races in a single weekend. The round's incidents underscored Baku's dangers, with the castle wall claiming no major shunts but contributing to spins and contacts due to its narrow approach after the straight. Piastri's consistent podiums—third in qualifying, absent from Sprint 1 points, eighth in Sprint 2, and second in the feature—netted him 28 points, extending his lead to 77 points ahead of Zhou's 59. Shwartzman's Sprint 1 win and feature recovery added 27 points, closing the gap to Piastri, while Vips jumped to fourth overall with 46 points from his triumphs. Prema Racing solidified its teams' lead with 128 points.
RaceWinnerTeamTime/GapPodium (2nd/3rd)
Qualifying1:54.217 (+0.101s) / (+0.141s)
Sprint 144:35.734Dan Ticktum (+1.2s) / Guanyu Zhou (+3.5s)
Sprint 246:05.704 (+2.8s) / (+4.1s)
Feature57:04.257 (+7.529s) / (+12.623s)

Round 4: Silverstone

The fourth round of the 2021 Formula 2 Championship was held at the in , , from 16 to 18 , serving as support to the . This event marked the series' return to the high-speed, 5.891 km track with its mix of fast corners and straights, and it was notable as the first major gathering in the UK to host full-capacity crowds following the easing of restrictions, drawing a total attendance of 346,000 over the weekend, including 140,000 on race day. The weekend featured two sprint races and one feature race under dry, sunny conditions with temperatures reaching up to 27°C, allowing for consistent track evolution but highlighting tire management challenges on the abrasive surface. Qualifying on Friday afternoon was dominated by Prema Racing's , who claimed his first pole position in Formula 2 with a lap time of 1:39.854, edging out championship leader Guanyu Zhou of UNI-Virtuosi by 0.031 seconds. The session was interrupted early by a red flag after teammate spun into the gravel at Copse corner, limiting running time and preventing several drivers, including Zhou, from improving their times. Piastri's performance underscored Prema's strong momentum entering the weekend, as the Italian team had already shown pace in previous rounds, with both drivers contributing points regularly. The first sprint race on Saturday morning saw a reverse grid for the top eight from qualifying, placing Shwartzman on pole ahead of and Piastri. Shwartzman converted his starting position into victory, ahead of () by 1.6 seconds and () in third after 21 laps completed in 42 minutes 34.300 seconds. Piastri finished sixth, with Theo Pourchaire () fifth. The race featured minor incidents, including spins for several midfield runners navigating the high-speed layout, but no major safety cars were needed. Later that day, the second sprint race again used a reverse grid top-eight format, with (Carlin) starting from pole. () seized the lead on lap 2 and held on for his maiden F2 victory, finishing 3.5 seconds ahead of () after 21 laps in 42 minutes 38.809 seconds. Verschoor's win came amid clean racing, though some drivers struggled with oversteer in the faster corners. Sunday's feature race started from the qualifying order, with Piastri on pole alongside Zhou. The UNI-Virtuosi driver made a decisive move at the start to take the lead into Copse, which he maintained through two mandatory pit stops for the full field on soft tires. Zhou crossed the line 4.5 seconds ahead of Ticktum after 29 laps, with Piastri recovering from an early battle to finish third, 7.8 seconds off the pace. The race saw several off-track excursions due to the circuit's demanding nature, including a spin for (Hitech GP) at Maggotts, but conditions remained dry throughout. Prema's double podium across the weekend highlighted their competitive edge, with Piastri's points haul narrowing the drivers' championship gap to Zhou to 37 points entering the summer break.

Round 5: Monza

The fifth round of the 2021 took place at the Autodromo Nazionale di in from 10 to 12 , serving as a support event to the Formula 1 . Known as the "Temple of Speed," the 5.793 km circuit features long straights and minimal corners, demanding high top speeds exceeding 300 km/h for F2 cars, which required teams to optimize aerodynamic setups for straight-line pace while managing tire wear on the abrasive surface. The weekend's schedule was adjusted due to the F1 sprint format, resulting in two sprint races on instead of the usual single sprint and practice, allowing for intensified competition on the iconic track. Qualifying on Friday saw PREMA Racing's secure with a lap time of 1:32.199, edging out Red Bull junior by just 0.041 seconds, while UNI-Virtuosi's Guanyu Zhou completed the top three. of took fourth, and of UNI-Virtuosi rounded out the top five in a tightly contested session where the top eight were covered by less than 0.3 seconds, highlighting the competitive balance at Monza's high-speed layout. The grid for the first sprint race was determined by reversing the top eight from qualifying, placing eighth-placed on for that event. The first sprint race on Saturday was a chaotic affair marked by multiple safety car periods and seven retirements, including collisions involving and at the start. Grand Prix's , starting from the reversed grid's second row, capitalized on the disruptions to take the lead on lap 14 and secure victory by 4.4 seconds over Zhou in second, with completing the podium for . This marked Pourchaire's second win of the season and demonstrated 's strong performance on home soil, as the French team benefited from local support at the Italian venue. The second sprint race, gridded by reversing the top eight from the first sprint, saw Daruvala dominate from pole to claim his first victory of 2021, finishing 3.5 seconds ahead of Beckmann and Piastri, with no major incidents disrupting the race. In the feature race on , Piastri converted his pole into a commanding win, leading all 30 laps while fending off Zhou, who closed to within 1.043 seconds at the flag after a late charge on fresher tires. Ticktum recovered from a poor start to overtake Lawson for third, securing a in a clean race with intense battles in the closing stages but no significant crashes or safety cars. Piastri's double points haul from pole, win, and fastest lap extended his championship lead over Zhou to 37.5 points, underscoring the intensifying mid-season rivalry between the PREMA driver and his UNI-Virtuosi teammate. The round highlighted Monza's demanding nature, where outright speed and strategic pit stops proved decisive for the frontrunners.

Round 6: Sochi

The sixth round of the 2021 took place at the Sochi Autodrom from 24 to 26 September, serving as the support event to the . This was the series' first major wet-weather weekend at the venue, with heavy rainfall on causing significant disruptions, including the postponement of sessions and the outright cancellation of the second sprint race due to standing water and aquaplaning risks. Qualifying on Friday unfolded in dry conditions, where Prema Racing driver Oscar Piastri secured pole position with a lap time of 1:47.465, marking his third consecutive pole and adding crucial points to his championship tally. Carlin's Jehan Daruvala qualified second, 0.144 seconds adrift, while ART Grand Prix's Théo Pourchaire took third and Piastri's title rival Guanyu Zhou of UNI-Virtuosi fourth. The session highlighted Piastri's strong form, as he outpaced the field on the 5.848 km circuit known for its technical turns and overtaking challenges. Saturday's schedule was upended by torrential rain, which flooded parts of the track and forced the abandonment of 2's final practice session alongside 1's third practice. The first sprint race, originally set for the morning, was delayed several hours until conditions partially improved in the evening, allowing a start on a damp but drivable surface with the field on wet tyres. From reverse-grid pole as the eighth-fastest qualifier, Carlin's controlled the 21-lap encounter to claim victory, pulling away from Hitech Grand Prix's in second and DAMS' in third after a brief period. The race featured chaotic moments, including early spins for Zhou and MP Motorsport's that dropped them down the order, alongside retirements for five drivers such as Hitech's on lap 5 due to a crash and Trident's after three laps from mechanical issues. Persistent rain prevented the second sprint race from occurring, a first for the season, redistributing potential points opportunities. The feature race on Sunday benefited from dry weather, enabling a straightforward 28-lap contest on slick tyres with a mandatory . Piastri converted his pole into a dominant win for , finishing 14.485 seconds clear of Pourchaire in second after the Frenchman executed a one-stop strategy effectively. Daruvala held third for Carlin, while home favorite recovered from a mid-pack start to claim fourth for Prema, scoring valuable points in front of Russian fans. The race saw fewer disruptions than the previous day, with retirements limited to Campos Racing's on lap 25 from a collision and Hitech's Vips on lap 28 after a mechanical failure, though no red flags were deployed. The Sochi round's wet-weather chaos led to a notable points redistribution, with Piastri's pole, sprint non-finish (as a top qualifier) avoidance of major incidents, and feature victory extending his lead, while Pourchaire's consistent podiums narrowed the gap to his rivals through opportunistic gains in the disrupted sprint format. This event exemplified how adverse conditions at tested driver adaptability, favoring those who navigated the rain-induced variability without error.
RaceWinnerTeamPodium (2nd/3rd)Key Notes
Qualifying / Dry session; Piastri's 3rd straight pole.
Sprint Race 1Carlin / Delayed by rain; 5 retirements; 2nd sprint cancelled.
Feature Race / Dry conditions; 2 retirements; Piastri leads by 37.5 points post-round.

Round 7: Jeddah

The seventh round of the 2021 took place at the from 3 to 5 December, serving as the support series for the . This marked the category's inaugural visit to the 6.174-kilometre , characterized by its high average speeds exceeding 250 km/h, tight walls mere centimetres from the track, and night racing under floodlights, which amplified visibility challenges and the risk of contact. The weekend featured two sprint races alongside the feature event, heightening the intensity for drivers vying for positions. In qualifying on Friday evening, PREMA Racing's secured with a lap time of 1:40.878, achieving his fourth consecutive front-row start and earning four bonus points toward the drivers' standings. His teammate qualified second at 1:41.043, locking out the front row for the Italian squad, while ART Grand Prix's took third at 1:41.145. Piastri's performance extended his lead in the championship, underscoring PREMA's dominance entering the round. The first sprint race on Saturday reversed the top eight from qualifying, placing Hitech Grand Prix's on pole. Armstrong controlled the 21-lap encounter to claim his maiden F2 victory, finishing 0.6 seconds ahead of after resisting pressure from the Red Bull junior. rounded out the podium in third for , with the race running cleanly under the circuit's demanding conditions. This result boosted Armstrong's momentum late in the season. Sprint Race 2 saw Piastri start 10th due to the reverse grid but charge through the field to victory on the final lap, overtaking Carlin's Jehan Daruvala for the win after a strategic battle. Bent Viscaal finished second for Trident, with Shwartzman third, completing a strong day for PREMA. Piastri's triumph, his fourth of the season, further solidified his drivers' championship lead, reducing the gap to nearest rival Guanyu Zhou to 37.5 points heading into the feature race. The feature race on Sunday was marred by chaos, starting with a high-speed collision at Turn 1 involving Pourchaire, Charouz Racing System's Enzo Fittipaldi, and several others just seconds after the lights went out, prompting an immediate red flag. Pourchaire and Fittipaldi were airlifted to a local hospital for precautionary checks, with Fittipaldi later diagnosed with a fractured heel and facial cuts; both were reported stable. After a lengthy delay and repairs, the race restarted from the original grid, but a second red flag emerged on lap 5 following a crash between Campos Racing's Olli Caldwell and Campos' Ralph Boschung at Turn 27, alongside contact involving David Beckmann. With insufficient time remaining to complete the full 28 laps, officials declared the results from lap 5, awarding half points. Piastri thus took the win from pole, 1.148 seconds ahead of Shwartzman, with Boschung third despite his later involvement. This 1-2 finish allowed PREMA to clinch the teams' championship with 389.5 points, their second consecutive title in the series. Piastri's result positioned him to seal the drivers' crown in the Abu Dhabi finale.

Round 8: Abu Dhabi

The eighth and final round of the 2021 took place at the in from 10 to 12 , serving as the in dry conditions under a season-ending atmosphere filled with anticipation for title resolutions. Qualifying on 10 saw Prema Racing's secure with a lap time of 1:35.077, marking his fifth consecutive pole and putting him on the verge of the drivers' title. The first sprint race on 11 December, starting from a partially reversed grid, was won by MP Motorsport's Jehan Daruvala, who led from the front after starting from reverse pole. Piastri finished third, a result that mathematically clinched the drivers' championship for him with 252.5 points, becoming the first rookie champion since George Russell in 2018 and capping a dominant season. This outcome also culminated the season-long rivalry between Piastri and his Prema teammate Robert Shwartzman, with the latter finishing second in the race but unable to close the 60.5-point gap. In the second sprint race later that day, UNI-Virtuosi's Guanyu Zhou took victory after inheriting the lead when polesitter retired with an engine failure. The feature race on 12 December was dominated by Piastri, who started from pole and won by 12.683 seconds over Zhou, securing his sixth victory of the season and ending on a high note. Piastri's strong performances, combined with Shwartzman's consistent points, ensured clinched the teams' championship in the same round. Both sprint races and the feature proceeded cleanly with no major incidents, contributing to a celebratory post-season vibe as drivers reflected on the campaign. The weekend wrapped up with post-season testing, during which Piastri participated as part of his transition to Formula 1, having been announced as Alpine's reserve driver ahead of his full-time debut in 2023.

Results and standings

Scoring system

The 2021 Formula 2 Championship employed a points system that rewarded consistent performance across feature and sprint races, with additional bonuses for qualifying and lap times in the feature race. Points were awarded to the top finishers in each race type, contributing to both drivers' and teams' championships. The system was designed to emphasize race wins and podiums while providing opportunities for lower-placed drivers to score.

Feature Race Points

The feature race, the longer main event of each weekend, awarded points to the top ten classified finishers. The allocation was as follows:
PositionPoints
1st25
2nd18
3rd15
4th12
5th10
6th8
7th6
8th4
9th2
10th1
Two additional points were awarded to the driver setting the fastest lap, provided they classified in the top ten. Four points were also given to the pole-sitter from qualifying, which set the feature race grid.

Sprint Race Points

The 2021 format featured two sprint races per weekend. Sprint Race 1 used a reverse grid for the top 10 from qualifying, while Sprint Race 2 used a reverse grid for the top 8 from Sprint Race 1. Each sprint race, a shorter contest, awarded points to the top eight classified finishers. No fastest lap bonus was included. The allocation was:
PositionPoints
1st15
2nd12
3rd10
4th8
5th6
6th4
7th2
8th1
Two additional points were awarded for the fastest lap in each sprint race, provided the driver classified in the top ten. The teams' championship points were calculated by summing the scores of a team's two drivers from all races in each round, including any bonuses earned by either driver. This encouraged balanced line-ups and strategic team decisions. Tiebreakers for the drivers' championship, if drivers were level on points at the season's end, prioritized the number of race wins (across both race types). If still tied, the count moved to second-place finishes, then third places, and continued down the finishing order until a difference was found. For unresolved ties, drivers shared the position. The same procedure applied to the teams' championship, using the best aggregate results from both drivers. Championship points also contributed to FIA Super Licence eligibility, with points allocated based on final drivers' standings position rather than raw points scored. The top three finishers each received 40 Super Licence points, fourth place 30 points, fifth place 25 points, sixth place 20 points, seventh place 15 points, eighth place 12 points, ninth place 10 points, tenth place 8 points, eleventh place 6 points, twelfth place 4 points, thirteenth place 3 points, fourteenth place 2 points, fifteenth place 1 point, and zero points for sixteenth to twenty-second place. These points, accumulated over three seasons, determined eligibility for an required to compete in Formula 1. Across the season's 24 races (eight feature and sixteen sprint), the maximum possible points for a single driver was 520, assuming wins in all events plus all applicable bonuses.

Drivers' Championship

Oscar Piastri of Prema Racing clinched the 2021 FIA Formula 2 Drivers' Championship, becoming the first rookie title winner since George Russell in 2018. Piastri dominated the season with consistent performances across the 24-race calendar, securing the crown with a victory in the opening race of the final round at Yas Marina. His championship success highlighted Prema Racing's strength in junior formulae, as teammate Robert Shwartzman finished second overall. Half points were awarded in the feature race as less than 75% of the scheduled distance was completed. The final drivers' standings are presented below, based on points awarded according to the series' scoring system of 25-18-15 for the top three in feature races, 15-12-10 for sprint races, with four points for and two for the fastest lap in feature races and each sprint race.
Pos.DriverNationalityTeamPointsWinsPolesPodiumsFastest Laps
1252.565116
21922083
3Guanyu ZhouUNI-Virtuosi1834480
4Daniel TicktumCarlin159.52053
51402440
61202020
7Carlin1132030
8UNI-Virtuosi1051022
91031010
1059.50001
11560100
12500020
13491010
14340000
15320010
16270000
17HWA Racelab250000
18Gianluca Petecof210000
19Alessio DeleddaHWA Racelab170000
20160000
21Guilherme Samaia130000
2200000
2300000
Piastri's season was marked by six victories and 11 podium finishes, demonstrating exceptional racecraft and qualifying prowess with five pole positions. Shwartzman contributed to Prema's strong campaign with two wins and eight podiums, while Zhou's four victories helped UNI-Virtuosi secure multiple round triumphs. Ticktum and Pourchaire rounded out the top five with consistent results, including two wins each. As the standout rookie, Piastri not only won the championship but also earned the Award for the top newcomer. The top four finishers—Piastri, Shwartzman, Zhou, and Ticktum—accumulated sufficient points to become eligible for Formula 1 seats, with Piastri receiving the maximum 40 points allocation. Following his title win, Piastri was appointed as Alpine F1 Team's reserve driver for the 2022 season.

Teams' Championship

Prema Racing won the 2021 Teams' Championship, amassing 444.5 points across the season's 24 races to claim their second consecutive title. The Italian squad's dominance was evident early, securing the championship with one round remaining thanks to consistent high finishes from their drivers. The teams' points were calculated by aggregating the scores of each team's two primary drivers, excluding guest or test drivers, over eight rounds featuring three races each: two sprints and one feature race. Prema's success was driven by the effective partnership of and , who together delivered 19 podiums and 8 wins, establishing a significant lead over rivals. In contrast, languished at the bottom with just 40 points, hampered by inconsistent results and mechanical issues throughout the year.
Pos.TeamPointsWins
1444.58
2UNI Virtuosi Racing2885
3Carlin272.54
4HWA Racelab218.51
51900
61772
7162.53
81301
91100
10880
11400
UNI Virtuosi Racing, finishing as runners-up, relied heavily on Guanyu Zhou's strong performances, including four wins, to accumulate their points despite a less dominant second driver. Carlin rounded out the podium positions, buoyed by Dan Ticktum's two victories and consistent scoring in the midfield battles.

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