Formula 2 + Formula 3: the path to F1 - with Oscar Piastri + Alex Jacques

F1 Explains

22-03-2024 • 40 mins

F1 stars of the future show their speed in Formula 2 and Formula 3. The categories immediately below Formula 1 in the motorsport ladder are the perfect place for a driver to sharpen their skills and prove they're ready to move up.

How do F2 and F3 work? How are the cars different? How do they prepare drivers for Formula 1? To answer those questions and many more, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne speak to:

  • Oscar Piastri - 2020 F3 champion, 2021 F2 champion, McLaren F1 driver
  • Alex Jacques - commentator covering F3, F2 and F1
For the latest on F2 and F3 visit
The official F2 website
The online home of F3

Curious about cars? Quizzical about qualifying? Wondering about wheelspin?
If you've got an F1 question, send it to us and we'll find an expert to answer it. Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.com

Catch up with our other episodes
More Official F1 Podcasts

You Might Like

Spittin Chiclets
Spittin Chiclets
Barstool Sports
New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce
New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce
Wave Sports + Entertainment
Pardon My Take
Pardon My Take
Barstool Sports
OverDrive
OverDrive
TSN 1050 Radio
PTI
PTI
ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon
Processus
Processus
La Commission Athlétique
Missin Curfew
Missin Curfew
DraftKings Network
Fore Play
Fore Play
Barstool Sports
Jim Cornette Experience
Jim Cornette Experience
Arcadian Vanguard
Flames Talk
Flames Talk
Sportsnet