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Williams optimistic towards F2

Sir Frank Williams has expressed his optimism towards the new-look Formula 2 series, in which all of the cars will be constructed by Williams Grand Prix engineering. Sir Frank spoke to GPUpdate.net this afternoon at Brands Hatch, scene of the offical launch of the series in its modern form.

"When I first heard about this, I wasn't particularly impressed - I feared it would take resources away from Formula One," the team founder explained to GPUpdate.net. He continued "It has been a lesson for me - I don't know how you can go racing so cheaply."

The new F2 car

F2 will see all all cars competing with Williams-built chassis powered by Audi engines with tyres supplied by Avon. When asked if this could be a proving ground for future Formula One World Champions, Mr. Williams explained how "That is unimportant now. There are so many factors."

He went on to express his feelings on what he believes are the main highlights of the series: "It's very strong and very affordable. Very important for young people." The MotorSport Vision-run championship's first line-up already contains several famous surnames as the younger generation looks to impress; Jolyon Palmer, Henry Surtees and Alex Brundle are all looking to emulate their famous fathers as they compete against the likes of Spanish star Andy Soucek and Canadian hotshot Robert Wickens.

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• 01 Nov.
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• 31 Oct.
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  • Soucek wins first Barcelona race
  • De Marco penalised ahead of Race 1
  • Wickens clinches second Spanish pole
• 30 Oct.
  • Photos: Friday in Barcelona
  • Wickens takes pole in Barcelona
  • Eng leads final practice in Barcelona
• 29 Oct.
  • Wickens fastest in first practice session in Barcelona
• 26 Oct.
  • Soucek fastest in Barcelona test
  • Photos: Monday in Barcelona
• 23 Oct.
  • Vautier to replace Piscopo for Barcelona
• 21 Oct.
  • Plant eyeing 2010 grid
• 20 Oct.
  • DAMS confirms Vietoris and Piscopo
  • Bortolotti joins Carlin for Hockenheim finale
• 09 Oct.
  • F2 featured on 'The Secret Millionaire'
• 07 Oct.
  • Brundle Sr. to help son with track learning
• 20 Sep.
  • Champion Soucek powers to victory
  • Photos: Sunday at Imola
  • Wickens takes pole-position for second Imola race
• 19 Sep.
  • Photos: Saturday at Imola
  • Vasiliauskas wins at Imola, Soucek claims F2 championship
• 18 Sep.
  • Maiden pole for Kazim Vasiliauskas
  • Photos: Friday at Imola
  • De Marco quickest at home
  • Jousse leads first Imola practice
• 16 Sep.
  • Soucek eyes F2 title at Imola
• 15 Sep.
  • Clarke hoping for qualifying improvement
• 07 Sep.
  • Impounding of Coloni cars illegitimate, says Court
• 06 Sep.
  • Photos: Sunday at Oschersleben
  • Aleshin records maiden win at Oschersleben
• 05 Sep.
  • Soucek dominates first race in Germany
  • Photos: Saturday at Oschersleben
  • Aleshin clinches maiden pole at Oschersleben
• 04 Sep.
  • 'I could have been faster' - Soucek
  • Soucek on pole at Oschersleben
  • Soucek fastest in second Oschersleben practice
  • Photos: Friday at Oschersleben

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