FIA Global Pathway

The FIA Global Pathway from Karting to Formula One is a program developed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the international sanctioning body for motorsports that is designed to assist racing drivers progress from karting to Formula One.[1] The program was first developed in 2014 with the creation of the Formula 4 category,[2] and follows a tiered structure, with drivers racing in increasingly-powerful cars. The Global Pathway represents the consolidation of feeder series to create a more linear approach to progressing into Formula One.[1]

Eligible series

Formula 4

Formula 4 is the first stage of the Global Pathway, for drivers fifteen years of age and older.[1] Formula 4 is structured as a "national" championship, with each series contained within a single geographical area. Despite the "national" classification, Formula 4 championships may encompass several countries, such as the SMP F4 Championship, which takes in Russia, Estonia, Finland and the Netherlands. Each Formula 4 championship uses chassis and engines built to a single specification so that drivers can compete in multiple championships without having to adjust to a different car.

Regional Formula 3

The second stage of the Global Pathway is Regional Formula 3, which puts drivers in cars that are progressively more powerful than those used in Formula 4. The series is classified as a "regional" championship,.[1] As of 2020, there are four regional series: Europe, Asia, North America and Japan.

Formula 3

The only "international" series of Formula 3 are the FIA Formula 3 Championship and the FIA Formula 3 World Cup, a one-event competition that traditionally takes place during the Macau Grand Prix. It started in 2019.[3]

Formula 2

Formula 2 is the final intermediary stage of the Global Pathway.[4][5][1] The series is an "international" championship for drivers seventeen to eighteen years old.[1] Drivers are not required to participate in Formula 2 to compete in Formula One, as success in Formula 3 contributes to a driver's FIA Super Licence; however, of the series which are recognised as contributing to a Super Licence, Formula 2 has the greatest weight.[6] Rather than creating a new series where none previously existed, the FIA chose to rebrand the GP2 Series as the FIA Formula 2 Championship starting in 2017.[7]

Formula 1

Formula One represents the top tier of the Global Pathway, with the series recognised by the FIA as the premier class of open-wheel motorsport.

Other series

Other established open-wheel series, such as Formula Renault, are not considered to be a part of the Global Pathway,[1] but will still contribute to a driver's Super Licence.[6]

Comparison
ClassF1F2F3F3-RF4KF2
ChassisVariousDallara F2 2018Dallara F3 2019Tatuus T-318/Ligier Crawford JS F3VariousVarious
EngineHybrid 1.6 L turbocharged V63.4 L turbocharged V63.4 L NA V61.8 L / 2.0L1.6 L125 cc
Minimum weight (kg)743755673522800158
Typical power (hp)100062035027016036

References
  1. "About Formula 4". formula4.com.au. Confederation of Australian Motor Sport. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  2. Anderson, Ben; O'Leary, Jamie (21 March 2013). "FIA reveals Formula 4 plan". autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  3. "Formula 1 to promote the FIA Formula 3 Championship". formula1.com. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  4. "FIA begins work on new Formula 2 feeder category for Formula 1". autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. 20 March 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  5. Simmons, Marcus (9 January 2015). "F2 to be Domenicalli's focus". autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  6. "New Super Licence points system from 2016". Formula1.com. 6 January 2015. Archived from the original on 8 January 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  7. Howard, Tom (10 March 2017). "GP2 Series renamed FIA Formula 2". speedcafe.com. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
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