Has a girl ever raced in F2

Yeah, actually. A female driver has raced in Formula 2. The big one is Tatiana Calderón — she drove in the FIA Formula 2 Championship back in 2019. She was with BWT Arden, making her the first woman to race in F2 since they rebranded it in 2017. Didn't score any points, sure, but just being there? That mattered. It was a pretty big deal for women in motorsport.

Who was the first woman to race in F2?

That's Tatiana Calderón again. She jumped in at the 2019 Bahrain round, still with BWT Arden. Before F2 existed, there was GP2 — and no woman ever raced there. A few tested GP2 cars though, like Susie Wolff and Carmen Jordá. But racing? That's a different story. Calderón was the first.

How did Tatiana Calderón perform in F2?

Honestly? It was tough. She did 20 out of 22 races that season. Her best finish was 12th at the Monaco feature race. Zero points. Finished 22nd in the championship. But people still gave her credit — she was professional, kept her head down, and kinda opened doors for others. Before F2, she'd raced in FIA Formula 3 with Arden too, where her best was 7th. Not stellar, but she was there.

Are there any other women who have raced in F2?

As of 2025? Nope. Just Calderón. But some have come close. Jamie Chadwick — three-time W Series champ — tested an F2 car with Carlin in 2022, but never got a race seat. Sophia Flörsch has tested F2 stuff and races in F3. Chloe Chambers tested with PHM Racing in 2024. The thing is, F2 is brutally competitive. You need serious cash and a solid track record in lower categories like F3. It's not easy.

What is the likelihood of a woman racing in F2 again?

It's looking better, I think. The FIA's got programs like FIA Girls on Track and the F1 Academy — which gives a clear path from karting up to F2. From 2024, the F1 Academy champ gets a fully funded seat in F3, with a shot at F2. Names like Jessica Edgar and Bianca Bustamante are coming up. But money and performance are still huge hurdles. Realistically? A woman in F2 within the next 3-5 years isn't crazy talk.

Checklist for a female driver to reach F2

• Success in lower formulas: You need consistent top-5 finishes in F3 or similar.
• Super License points: Gotta rack up at least 25 points over three seasons.
• Financial backing: About $2-3 million per season for an F2 seat. No big deal.
• Team development program: Join something like Ferrari Driver Academy or Williams Driver Academy.
• Testing opportunities: Do a bunch of private F2 tests to get used to the car.
• Physical preparation: The neck and heart demands of an F2 car are insane. You need to be fit.

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