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The FIA Formula 2 teams completed their first shakedown with the new 2024 car at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in
A shakedown session was held for the new F2 car in order to assess its reliability and allow the drivers to familiarize themselves with its operation. The teams completed a total of 649 laps and covered 3018km during the session. The cars performed as expected without any issues, and there were no red flags. Some adjustments still need to be made before the first official test session and the opening race of the season. The new F2 car features visual revisions to encourage closer wheel-to-wheel racing, while retaining the previous generation’s engine and gearbox. Pre-season testing will take place in Bahrain before the start of the 2024 season.
