The FIA Formula 2 Championship is the premier junior single-seater series, with races taking place as part of Formula 1 events. The modern F2 began as the GP2 Series in 2005 before taking on its current name in 2017.
ART Grand Prix driver Stoffel Vandoorne converted pole position into a victory in the GP2 2015 season opener at Sakhir, winning the race for the second year in a row.