Formula 2 (2024) (F2 / F3 / F4)
The Formula 2 (2024) is the current-spec Dallara F2 machine used as the official feeder car to Formula 1, designed to keep performance close, costs controlled, and racing tightly packed. In sim form it captures the raw, mechanical feel of a modern spec open-wheeler with enough aero and power to feel serious, but enough weight and tire management to keep things challenging.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.4L naturally aspirated Mecachrome V6, mid-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~620 hp (462 kW)
Redline: ~8,800 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential paddle-shift
Weight: ~755 kg
Dimensions: ~5,195 mm long × 1,800 mm wide × 1,095 mm tall | Wheelbase ~3,130 mm
Tires: Pirelli slicks on 18-inch wheels (spec open-wheel racing compound)
Brakes: Carbon-carbon discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Formula 2 (2024) is a high-downforce, momentum-based open wheeler that rewards tidy inputs and strong rhythm. It has enough power to break traction on corner exit, but the chassis is really about maintaining minimum speed, keeping the platform stable under braking, and using the aero to rotate the car cleanly through medium- and high-speed corners. Compared with Formula 1 machinery, it feels a little more physical and a little less forgiving, which makes it a great car for learning racecraft without giving up modern single-seater speed.
Engine & Sound: The Mecachrome V6 has a crisp, mechanical rasp with a hard-edged top-end and plenty of intake and drivetrain noise in the cockpit. It doesn’t have hybrid whoosh or extreme torque delivery, so the power build is more linear and predictable, with a satisfying shove as it climbs toward the limiter.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Strong aero grip and precise front-end response, especially once the tires are up to temperature.
Traction: Good rear grip in dry conditions, but wheelspin can appear if you’re too aggressive on throttle or exiting slow corners on cold tires.
Braking: Excellent stopping power with a firm pedal and a narrow operating window that rewards confidence and consistency.
Top Speed: Respectable, though it’s more about corner speed and clean exits than outright straight-line pace.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and deliberately. The Formula 2 car loves committed braking, early rotation, and patient throttle application. It shines on technical circuits where driver precision matters, and it’s especially rewarding in close racing because the car remains predictable when you’re fighting wheel-to-wheel.
Livery & Aesthetics: The 2024 Dallara F2 has a sharp, modern single-seater look with broad sidepods, aggressive aero surfaces, and a purposeful nose profile. Even in spec trim it looks every bit like a proper junior formula weapon — clean, compact, and built for serious racing.
Whether you’re practicing qualifying laps, learning open-wheel fundamentals, or jumping into tight online battles, the Formula 2 (2024) is one of the best all-around modern formula cars to drive in sim racing.