FF2M is the feeder series of FF1M.
The series (then called FF1M-3000) was formed for the 1997 FF1M season and has just completed second season and currently runs on the Friday of all European FF1M events and is set to have its own dedicated events next season.
The series reigning champion is Jarno Trulli.
Rules
Teams
Main Article : FF2M Teams
Most FF2M teams are controlled by the series organisers. However from Season 2 onwards outside competitors such as FF1M teams may enter teams into FF2M.
Drivers
Drivers in FF1M-3000 are picked from the same list as FF1M. The Driver Draft takes place during FF1M's pre season testing.
Engines
There is a single engine supplier in FF1M. For the first 2 seasons it was Mugen Honda, however from Season 3 onwards Renault will provide engines.
Currently Engines are limited to 600BHP.
Race Weekend
FF1M-3000's Qualifying and Race Sessions all take place on the Friday of the FF1M event at which the series is supporting. It is currently planned however that there will be several stand alone races in the future with Qualifying and Race sessions spread over 2 days as a normal FF1M event would.
Qualifying is a 20 minute session where each entrant has a single lap to set their time, but they are allowed to freely exit the pits at any time.
Race's are held over 40% of the standard FF1M race distance. One pitstop must be taken during the race in between the 2nd and penultimate laps.
Points System
The Points System in FF2M is not designed to provide a close championship. Instead it is designed to give the maximum amount of Development Points to drivers to help them improve ready for a move to the main series.
Aswell as points for finishing position as shown below a point is also given for Fastest Lap and Pole Position
Finishing Position | Points |
1st | 10 |
2nd | 9 |
3rd | 8 |
4th | 7 |
5th | 6 |
6th | 5 |
7th | 4 |
8th | 3 |
9th | 2 |
10th | 1 |
Seasons
Season | Year | Drivers Champion (Team) | Pts (Wins) | Constructors Champion | Pts (Wins) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1997 | Juan Pablo Montoya (Team Orange) | 103 (6) | Team Black | 154 (2) |
2 | 1998 | Jarno Trulli (Cramer Racing) | 74 (3) | STV Racing | 91 (4) |
3 | 1999 | Ricardo Zonta (Paul Stewart Racing) | 99 (2) | Paul Stewart Racing | 158 (3) |
4 | 2000 |