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The FIA has reinstated all the deleted laps from the Formula 2 qualifying after a hectic post-qualifying due to track limit penalties affecting half of the top 10 finishers. Right after the Formula 2 qualifying came to an end, the FIA decided to delete several laps affecting five out of the ten drivers within the […]
After the Formula 2 qualifying ended, the FIA deleted several laps due to alleged track limit infringements affecting multiple drivers within the top 10 and lower part of the timing sheets. The Stewards made this decision based on violations between Turns 17 and 18 (Rivazza). Later, the Sporting government body announced that the laps affected by penalties would be reinstated. The rationale behind this reversal and the initial lap deletions remains unclear, as the FIA has not provided further details. Notably, these changes did not impact poleman Gabriel Bortoleto. Prema Racing benefitted most from the decision, with Oliver Bearman and Andrea Kimi Antonelli now starting second and fourth, respectively. Other drivers in the top 10, including Paul Aron, Franco Colapinto, and Cordeel, also had their positions restored for the upcoming races. Outside the top 10, Jack Crawford secured his reinstated place, starting from P21, while Victor Martins will begin both races from the back of the grid in P22.
