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F2 will make its debut in North America at the Miami Grand Prix.
Formula 2 will debut in North America in May with Miami and Montreal replacing the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds on the calendar.
Originally scheduled to race in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, F2’s plans changed due to ongoing conflict in Iran and the wider Middle East, prompting the series to move to Miami and Montreal.
The revised schedule includes a three-race format in Montreal and Austin for the F1 Academy, while F3 is yet to confirm replacements for its lost Bahrain round.
Monaco will remain the fourth race of the season, with Miami hosting from 6-8 May and Canada following from 22-24 May, conflicting with the Indianapolis 500, ruling out Hitech TGR driver Colton Herta.
F1 president Domenicali expressed enthusiasm for the North American races, noting the collaboration with FIA, Miami, and Montreal promoters to close the gap in the championship’s calendar.
FIA president Ben Sulayem applauded the addition of Miami and Montreal rounds, underscoring the championship’s global growth and connection with new audiences, while expressing hope for stability in the Middle East for future race locations.
