BOSS GP in Action

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For more than 30 years, the FIA International BOSS (Big Open Single Seaters) GP Racing Series has delivered has provides a platform for young and ambitious drivers to race large formula cars from the past three decades that are above Formula 3 level. These include Formula 1 cars, US IndyCars, Formula 3000 and modern Formula 2 cars. There is much anticipation for 2026 as to whether the Italian racing car manufacturer Wolf Racing will bring the former Formula 1 brand back into formula racing. In addition, the British engine manufacturer Gibson has also become involved in the series with improved V8 engines for the World Series cars. This is further proof that the BOSS GP Racing Series is also attractive to the industry.

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Due to rising interest in the Dallara World Series V8 cars, a separate World Series classification has been introduced for the 2012 models, including A1 GP and Auto GP as well. GP2 and Formula 2 cars will be classified in the Formula class. The Open class features cars such as the Wolf GB08 Sonik, as well as Champ Cars, IndyCars, and modified cars from other categories. The Super Lights class is reserved for V6 cars and older F3000s at reduced entry fees. The top class remains the F1 cars from manufacturers such as Ferrari, Williams, Lotus, Toro Rosso and Benetton.

For the first time in the series’ history, this year all races will be held in front of a large live audience. The season kicks off, as is traditional, at the ADAC Hockenheim Historic (8–10 May), followed by the race on the Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit on 12–14 June, at the Nürburgring Classic. France is back on the calendar for the first time since 2010, with a visit to the former Formula 1 circuit at Magny-Cours on 3–5 July. Two further races follow in the summer with the Racing Days event at Assen on 31 July-2 August, with free admission and a spectacular show programme, attracting around 100,000 visitors. At the end of August, BOSS GP returns to the Red Bull Ring Classics (29–30 August), while the finale takes place in Italy with the inaugural Gran Premio Storico d’Italia at Mugello on 2-4 October.

Interested drivers can take part in their own cars. However, many of the teams also offer the option of hiring a car for individual races or the entire season. See bossgp.com for details.

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