Formula 2 is marking its 10th season with a new documentary featuring nine current Formula 1 drivers, team principals and senior figures from across the sport.
Titled 'Where F1 Stars are made', the behind-the-scenes film is set to be released on Wednesday 11 November at 14:00 GMT, examining the role of F2 as the final stepping stone before reaching F1.
Filmed throughout the 2026 campaign, it explores the rivalries, pressures and technical challenges facing young drivers, alongside the demands of an F2 race weekend.
Since the modern championship was introduced in 2017, 22 drivers have progressed to F1, with 12 competing on the 2026 grid.
Current F2 championship leader Rafael Câmara added his name to that list at last week's São Paulo Grand Prix.
In the documentary, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc discusses the pressure of competing in a category "where everyone is looking at you, and you need to prove you can get the F1 seat".
2026 F1 world champion Kimi Antonelli reflects on the importance of being "on the pace straight away", whilst 2025 title winner Lando Norris recalls his battles with future grand prix drivers Alex Albon and George Russell.
F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali outlines the championship's wider importance to the sport.
"The experience we are giving the drivers, the engineers, the mechanics is beneficial to the ecosystem. The objective is to make sure that everyone who arrives in F1 has to pass through the pyramid of F3 and F2," he said.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff highlights the development opportunities provided by mastering "a powerful car, much more aero and higher engineering skills".
F2 and F3 CEO Bruno Michel also discusses the series' on-track innovations and how it "prepares drivers for the next step".
Further contributions come from Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur and Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies, who assess the significance of the series as its anniversary season approaches its conclusion.
The documentary also examines the dedication and perseverance demanded of drivers seeking to graduate to the top level, and how the championship develops the skills necessary to succeed in F1.
The trailer is available to view [HERE].
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