Formula 2 officials have confirmed the finalised entry list for the 2018 campaign, with long-time participants Racing Engineering quitting the series, and Russian Time ultimately staying.
Series organisers announced a provisional entry list towards the end of 2017, with Racing Engineering listed, while Russian Time and Rapax were omitted.
On Thursday, an updated entry list was issued, with Racing Engineering absent, along with Fortec, which originally signalled its intention to join the series.
Russian Time, Teams’ champions in 2017, has been re-added to the entry list.
The other participating teams are Prema, DAMS, ART Grand Prix, MP Motorsport, Arden International, Campos Racing, Trident, Carlin and Charouz Racing System.
“I’m very pleased to confirm that our reigning champions Russian Time will join the 2018 grid,” said series CEO Bruno Michel.
“I would like to thank Alfonso de Orléans-Borbón and the whole Racing Engineering team for their dedication and hard work over the years. I’m looking forward to renewing our fruitful collaboration in the near future.
“I’m also sorry to see Fortec Motorsports step back this season, but this was a joint decision.
“We will reconsider their entry when the conditions are more favourable. I feel it best for our championship to limit the number of teams in 2018 to 10. I know they will provide yet again an incredible show.”
Racing Engineering had been part of GP2/F2 since its inauguration in 2005.
Entry list:
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TEAMS
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LICENSE
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RACING NUMBERS
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RUSSIAN TIME
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RUS
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1, 2
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PREMA Racing
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ITA
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3, 4
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DAMS
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FRA
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5, 6
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ART Grand Prix
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FRA
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7, 8
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MP Motorsport
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NLD
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9, 10
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Arden International
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GBR
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11, 12
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Campos Racing
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ESP
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14, 15
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Trident
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ITA
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16, 17
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Carlin
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GBR
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18, 19
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Charouz Racing System
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CZE
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20, 21
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