As well as offering a Williams F1 test for the champion and GP2 tests for second and third, Formula Two is pleased to confirm it will introduce a new Rookie Champion award in 2012 for first time drivers.

The highest-scoring rookie driver at the end of the 2012 FIA Formula Two Championship will be awarded two days of F2 winter testing - aiding with their preparations for a title assault in their second season of F2.

Any driver who has competed in less than two F2 events before the start of the season will automatically become eligible for the category, with the winning driver being the one to have scored the most points in the final championship standings.
The winner's prize will take part at the end of the year as part of F2's annual winter test programme at some of Europe's best renowned circuits.

Commenting on the news, F2 Championship Coordinator James Gornall said: "Formula Two already offers fantastic rewards to its drivers, including the ultimate prize of a full test with the Williams F1 team for the champion and GP2 tests for the second and third placed drivers. By introducing the Rookie Champion award it gives 2012 rookies the springboard they need to mount a title challenge in the 2013 FIA Formula Two Championship."

Last year saw 14 newcomers take part in the series including Christopher Zanella and Ramon Piñeiro, who finished an impressive second and third in the overall championship standings.

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