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.
GP2 championship leader Jolyon Palmer was quickest in practice for second round of the season at Catalunya, leading nearest rivals Felipe Nasr and Stephane Richelmi by over two tenths.