HISTORIC F2 TO RACE AT SILVERSTONE CLASSIC
Classic F3 will also feature as 1970s single-seaters are showcased
Single-seaters of the 1970s will play a central part in the 2019 Silverstone Classic as Historic F1, Historic F2 and Classic F3 will provide a celebration of internationallevel single-seater racing.
Alongside the regular races for the FIA Masters Historic Formula One Championship, the Historic Formula 2 and Classic Formula 3 categories from the Historic Sports Car Club will feature, with Historic F2 making its debut at the biggest historic racing festival of the season.
The addition of the Silverstone Classic date is another major boost for the Historic Formula 2 FIA International Series, which is enjoying unprecedented levels of support for the 1600cc and two-litre cars from 1967 to ’78. The short-lived rival series run by Peter Auto has been dropped for 2019 due to lack of support.
Formula 2 grids during 2018 were regularly between 25 and 30 cars and, with more cars being prepared for next season, a grid of up to 40 cars is possible. If so, it could be the biggest-ever Formula 2 grid.
Meanwhile, Classic F3 is for 1600cc and two-litre F3 cars originally built and raced between 1971 and ’84. Competitors in the French series will join the Silverstone grid to produce an expected field of more than 40 cars.
Grahame White, CEO of the HSCC said: “The chance to race at the Silverstone Classic is very special and I’m delighted that our Formula 2 and Formula 3 grids will get this opportunity. I think we will be able to deliver bumper grids and showcase these categories to a very big audience.”