Champions in the GP2 Series (a form of open wheel motor racing introduced in 2005) include Germany's Nico Rosberg, Venezuela's Pastor Maldonado, and Italy's Davide Valsecchi.
The GP2 Series was a form of open wheel motor racing introduced in 2005 following the discontinuation of the long-term Formula One feeder series, Formula 3000. The 2005 Champion Nico Rosberg was hired by the Williams team for the 2006 F1 campaign, 2006 GP2 winner Lewis Hamilton made the transition to F1 the following year with McLaren and the 2007 Champion Timo Glock to Toyota for the 2008 F1 season. For 2011 Pastor Maldonado was granted a seat at Williams. Season Nico Rosberg Pastor Maldonado Davide Valsecchi 
