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Formula 2 (2017)

F2 / F3 / F4Race Sim Studio
620 hp
Horsepower
755 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2017
Year

Formula 2 (2017) (F2 / F3 / F4)

The Formula 2 (2017) by Race Sim Studio is a modern single-seater designed to capture the look and feel of the FIA Formula 2 era that ran alongside the 2017 specification car. It delivers the raw, high-downforce junior formula experience that sits just below Formula 1, with an emphasis on driver skill, racecraft, and precise car control.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 3.4L Mecachrome naturally aspirated V6 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~620 hp

  • Redline: ~10,000–10,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential semi-automatic

  • Weight: ~755 kg

  • Dimensions: ~5,050 mm long × 1,900 mm wide × 1,050 mm tall | Wheelbase ~3,120 mm

  • Tires: Pirelli slicks on 13-inch racing wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon brakes with high-performance racing calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Formula 2 (2017) is a high-downforce, momentum-driven open-wheel car that rewards commitment and clean inputs. It has enough power to feel serious, but not so much that it overwhelms the chassis, making it a great step between Formula 3-style machinery and full F1 cars. The aero platform is stable at speed, while low-speed corners demand patience, brake discipline, and smooth throttle application to avoid lighting up the rear tires.

Engine & Sound: The Mecachrome V6 has a crisp, mechanical note with a hard-edged scream as it climbs through the rev range. It sounds purposeful and racing-oriented rather than exotic, with a clean intake wail and sharp shift blips that suit the category’s no-nonsense character.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Strong front-end bite with excellent mid-corner stability when the aero is loaded properly.

  • Traction: Good mechanical grip, but wheelspin can appear quickly on corner exit if you’re aggressive with throttle.

  • Braking: Very strong braking performance with a narrow window where the car is happiest under load.

  • Top Speed: Competitive on medium-length straights, though it relies more on corner speed than brute force.

Driving Style Tip: Carry speed and stay smooth. The car rewards tidy steering, disciplined trail braking, and early but progressive throttle application. It shines on technical circuits where rhythm matters, and it’s especially satisfying in close racing because it feels communicative and predictable when driven well.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Formula 2 (2017) has the classic modern junior-formula look — low-slung, angular, and aggressive, with exposed wheels, large aero surfaces, and a purposeful silhouette. In sim, it looks every bit the professional feeder-series machine, especially with team-style liveries and sponsor-heavy race trim.

Whether you're practicing race starts, chasing qualifying laps, or fighting wheel-to-wheel in a packed field, the Formula 2 (2017) offers one of the most authentic and rewarding open-wheel experiences in sim racing.