F2: Chasing the Dream

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F2: Chasing the Dream
Genre Docuseries
Directed byRory Child
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes17 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time20–30 minutes
Original release
Network F1 TV
Release2 January 2020 (2020-01-02)—present (present)

F2: Chasing the Dream is a documentary series produced by Formula One Management as a result of the success of the related Netflix docuseries, Formula 1: Drive to Survive . The series takes a behind-the-scenes look at the FIA Formula 2 Championship.

Contents

The first season covered the 2019 Formula 2 Championship season and was released exclusively on Formula One's own streaming service F1 TV on 2 January 2020. [1] The subsequent second season covered the 2020 Formula 2 Championship season and premiered on 1 February 2021. [2]

Episodes

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
1 52 January 2020 (2020-01-02)
2 61 February 2021 (2021-02-01)
3 61 March 2022 (2022-03-01)

Season 1 (2020)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
11"Episode 1"2 January 2020 (2020-01-02)
It's the start of the 2019 Formula 2 Championship at Bahrain, and all eyes are on Prema Racing's rookie driver Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher. As the championship moves to Baku, Nyck de Vries aims to stake a claim at the Formula 2 title, and gets his first podium of the season. The third round of the season in Barcelona, UNI-Virtuosi looks ahead to a good round, with rookie driver Guanyu Zhou claiming his first podium.
22"Episode 2"2 January 2020 (2020-01-02)
As the championship heads to Monaco, Nyck de Vries starts his title charge with a win in the feature race, whilst outstanding rookie Anthoine Hubert shines with his first Formula 2 win in the sprint race. Championship leader Nicholas Latifi struggled in Monaco, but looks forward to a Formula 1 Free Practice opportunity with Williams at his home Canadian Grand Prix. Moving to France, de Vries moves ahead in the championship, while Guanyu Zhou reflects on his early success in his rookie campaign. At the halfway point of the season, in Austria, Nyck de Vries leads the championship by 37 points.
33"Episode 3"2 January 2020 (2020-01-02)
As the championship battle intensifies, Nicholas Latifi reflects on a tough couple of races as the championship moves to Great Britain, where Guanyu Zhou claims his first pole position. Luca Ghiotto claims victory in the feature race after a tough battle with Latifi. Jack Aitken reflects on his journey to Formula 2 as he goes on to win the sprint race. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the standings sits Tatiana Calderón, who aims to be the next female Formula 1 driver. As the championship moves to Hungary, the famous Schumacher name is on the top step of the podium once again, as Mick Schumacher claims his first Formula 2 win.
44"Episode 4"2 January 2020 (2020-01-02)
One of motorsports brightest stars, Anthoine Hubert, is remembered with a tribute after his tragic loss at the 2019 Spa-Francorchamps Formula 2 round. The Formula 2 paddock and Hubert's family reflect on his journey, his personality and his legacy, and are reminded of the dangers of the sport they love. The next round in Italy, only a week after the tragic events at Spa-Francorchamps, marked a tough weekend for all the Formula 2 drivers as they continued to race for Hubert. Juan Manuel Correa, who suffered severe injuries in the accident, makes steps toward recovery.
55"Episode 5"2 January 2020 (2020-01-02)
With two rounds to go, Nyck de Vries aims to wrap up the championship a round early, as Formula 2 moves to Russia. Nyck de Vries claims pole position, and continues to win the feature race making him the 2019 Formula 2 Champion. Ahead of the final round in Abu Dhabi, Luca Ghiotto is 10 points behind Nicholas Latifi as they fight for second in the championship. Nicholas Latifi is announced as a Formula 1 driver for Williams for the 2020 Formula One season. Sérgio Sette Câmara wins the feature race and secures the team's championship for DAMS. Latifi finishes second in the sprint race, sealing second in the driver's championship.

Season 2 (2021)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
61"A Slow Start"1 February 2021 (2021-02-01)
The dawn of the new 2020 Formula 2 season is put into doubt as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps throughout the world. 2019 FIA Formula 3 vice-champion Marcus Armstrong looks back on his journey to his first Formula 2 season. In July, under COVID protocols, the first round of the championship gets underway in Austria. Callum Ilott wins the first race of the season, as he vies for the championship, while Armstrong finishes second ahead of fellow rookie Robert Shwartzman.
72"The New Order"1 February 2021 (2021-02-01)
With so few seats available in Formula One, drivers are signed to driver academies. Felipe Drugovich is not signed to an academy, but manages to win the sprint race. In the second round, Formula 2 remained in Austria. Trevor Carlin discusses his team Carlin, and his Red Bull Junior Team drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Jehan Daruvala. Rookie and Ferrari Driver Academy driver Robert Shwartzman wins the feature race in the rain and tributes the win to his late father. Renault Sport Academy driver and another rookie Christian Lundgaard won the sprint race. Six rookies were in the top 10 of the championship, all of which were attached to a Formula One driver academy.
83"Staking A Claim"1 February 2021 (2021-02-01)
Round three in Budapest results in a second feature race win for Robert Shwartzman ahead of fellow Russian Nikita Mazepin and teammate Mick Schumacher, with and a sprint race win for Luca Ghiotto. Title contender Callum Ilott visits the team factory of UNI-Virtuosi as he reflects on the season so far, and looks ahead to a triple header in Silverstone and Barcelona. In round four, Ilott had a weekend to forget despite qualifying on pole, stalling on the grid in the feature race, and spinning out in the sprint race. Nikita Mazepin won the feature race, while Dan Ticktum won the sprint race. It was redemption for Ilott in round five, while Yuki Tsunoda won the sprint race. Robert Shwartzman lost the championship lead to Callum Ilott. MP Motorsport won both races in round six in Barcelona.
94"Return to Spa"1 February 2021 (2021-02-01)
One year on from the tragic death of Anthoine Hubert, Formula 2 returns to Spa-Francorchamps for round seven. The paddock welcomes back Juan Manuel Correa on his road to recovery, as they remember the loss of their friend Anthoine Hubert. Yuki Tsunoda won the feature race after a time penalty for Nikita Mazepin. Shwartzman won the sprint race ahead of Mick Schumacher. Both winners tributed their wins to Anthoine Hubert. Shwartzman lead the championship.
105"Racing DNA"1 February 2021 (2021-02-01)
Round eight in Monza marked a shift in the title race as Mick Schumacher started a firm charge for the title as he won his first feature race. The win resembled the wins of his father, Michael Schumacher a five-time winner of the Italian Grand Prix for Ferrari. The sprint race was won by Callum Ilott after a disqualification for Dan Ticktum. Alex Brundle, son of ex-Formula One driver Martin Brundle discusses with Alex Jacques the pros and cons of having a famous surname, and how drivers deal with the added pressure and expectations. Round nine featured Mazepin and Lundgaard as winners, while Mick Schumacher demoed his father's championship-winning car for Ferrari's 1000th race.
116"A New Champion"1 February 2021 (2021-02-01)
Round ten in Sochi opens with Schumacher winning the feature race, extending his championship lead. Guanyu Zhou won his first sprint race after it was prematurely ended due to a crash between Jack Aitken and Luca Ghiotto. With a two month break before the final two rounds in Bahrain, René Rosin shows the Prema factory as they hope to clinch the teams and drivers championships. Callum Ilott kept his title hopes alive with pole position in round 11 and second place in the feature race, behind Felipe Drugovich. A collision between Callum Ilott and Jehan Daruvala in the sprint race allowed Schumacher to marginally extend his lead in the championship. Five drivers were still mathematically able to win the championship prior to the final round. Championship leader Mick Schumacher qualified in 18th while Yuki Tsunoda qualified on pole. Ilott finished in 5th ahead of Schumacher, while Tsunoda took the feature race win. Prema Racing won the teams championship, while the title fight continued for one more round. A poor race from Mick Schumacher left him finishing in 18th, however, Callum Ilott failed to score points, leaving Schumacher as the 2020 Formula 2 Champion.

Season 3 (2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
121"Year of the Tiger"1 March 2022 (2022-03-01)
132"Street Fighters"1 March 2022 (2022-03-01)
143"F1 or Bust!"1 March 2022 (2022-03-01)
154"Not Bad... for a Rookie"1 March 2022 (2022-03-01)
165"The New Generation"1 March 2022 (2022-03-01)
176"Destined for Greatness"1 March 2022 (2022-03-01)

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  1. ↑ ""F2: Chasing the dream" released on F1TV". FIA Formula 2. 2 Jan 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "Chasing the Dream Season Two out now on F1TV". FIA Formula 2. 1 Feb 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
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