P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F2 Bahrain: Maini heads Invicta 1-2 in qualifying
Maini beat his Invicta Racing teammate Gabriel Bortoleto by a significant margin of 1m48.814s to secure the first two points of the F2 season. Pole position seemed comfortably in hand with a 0.219s lead, but the order was volatile, with positions shifting dramatically at the finish line. Taylor Barnard managed to maintain optimal tire performance over two laps, securing 10th place and pole position for the season-opening reverse-grid sprint. Jak Crawford narrowly escaped causing a red flag with a spin at Turn 2 during qualifying, prompting scrutiny from stewards for his rejoining maneuver. Isack Hadjar and Pepe Marti employed a unique qualifying strategy at Campos Racing, propelling them to the top of the leaderboard in a nail-biting finish. The qualifying session concluded with Maini, Bortoleto, and Hadjar claiming the top three spots on the table, with varying success in tire management evident among the drivers.
