P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Felipe Drugovich has joined the illustrious list of 18 drivers who have won Formula 1’s leading feeder series since the birth of GP2.
Three years ago, we introduced a feature that ranked every champion of F1’s main feeder series F1/GP2 to celebrate Alpine junior Oscar Piastri’s title victory. In the 2024 update, we included Gabriele Bortoleto, a McLaren junior who later became a Sauber driver in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Our analysis compares Bortoleto’s rookie-season title with the other 19 champions in the series. While some drivers like Davide Valsecchi transitioned into commentary and punditry after their GP2 success, not all champions maintained a successful international racing career. Valsecchi’s journey to unlocking his full potential spanned five years, including a notable GP2 Asia Series win, showcasing his expertise mainly on Asia-based tracks. Throughout his winning 2012 season, Valsecchi’s dominance at Bahrain played a pivotal role, solidifying his championship lead especially after a defining moment at Monza. Despite challenges, Valsecchi’s accomplishment illustrates the significance and competitiveness of winning a GP2/F2 title.
