The GP2 Series has announced that the new GP2 / 08 car, which will form the basis of competition for the GP2 Series from 2008 to 2010, successfully passed the final test of the F1 2007 safety homologation process.

The new GP2 / 08 has been submitted to, and has passed: -

Survival cell side push tests - Survival cell fuel tank floor push test - Survival cell side panel penetration test - Front roll hoop push test - Rear roll hoop push test - Front impact structure side push test - Rear impact structure side push test - Front 2007 F1 impact test - Side 2007 F1 impact test - Rear 2007 F1 impact test - Steering column impact test

All the tests have been conducted under the supervision of an FIA safety delegate. In addition to satisfying to the above tests, Zylon anti intrusion side panels weighing no less than a total of 8 kg have been fitted to the monocoque. The GP2 / 08, designed by Dallara, is now the only racing car in the world outside Formula One, which matches in every aspect the very latest 2007 F1 FIA safety standards.

The  GP2  Series  is  incredibly  proud  to  have  its  new  car  homologated  to  the  highest  FIA  safety standards  and  wishes  to  thank  everyone  at  Dallara  for  their  continued  work  and  expertise  in helping us to create what is not only one of the most exciting racing championships in the world, but also one of the safest.