Formula 2 plans continue

[Duke]

Plans for a possible new series named F2 were floating around before but look much more certain now.

The FIA has revealed further details about its planned Formula 2 series, while also opening the tender process for the championship.

F1’s governing body made the surprise announcement last month that it was to revive the F2 name via a new low-cost feeder category from 2009, a move it says is necessary to provide a more affordable route for talented young drivers lacking funds to reach F1.

It has now said in a statement that the tender process is open for manufacturers to bid to become the exclusive supplier of the single-seater series for the years 2009-2011, along with announcing the schedule for its inaugural season.

Looks like the FIA want to try and take control of the feeder series (GP2) and keep Bernie out. Personally I thought GP2 was more or less spot on and if I recall is basically run by Flavio / Bernie?

http://www.itv-f1.com/news_article.aspx?id=43330