The proposed 1995 British F2 Championship was to be run to a one-make formula, using a slightly modified Reynard 95D fitted with a Cosworth DFY engine. The championship was cancelled at the end of May as it had only one confirmed entry from Madgwick International. [1]
The following drivers and teams were entered for the 1995 British Formula Two Championship.
Team | Driver |
---|---|
Madgwick International | Peter Olsson |
Richard Arnold Developments | Steven Arnold |
The following calendar was intended to be run before the season's cancellation.
Round | Date | Circuit |
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1 | June 18 | Thruxton |
2 | July 9 | Halifax |
3 | July 29 | Oulton Park |
4 | August 6 | Snetterton |
5 | August 13 | Donington Park |
6 | August 28 | Oulton Park |
7 | September 9 | Silverstone (GP) |
8 | September 24 | Snetterton |
9 | October 30 | Donington Park |
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