P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Prema’s Oliver Bearman fragmented FIA Formula 2 campaign took a turn for the better with the British driver taking his first victory of the year during Saturday’s Austrian Sprint. The Prema driver survived a sustained challenge from Campos Racing’s Pepe Marti to take top honours for the first time this year with championship leader Paul […]
Prema driver held off a tough challenge from Campos Racing’s Pepe Marti to secure his first victory of the year, while championship leader Paul Aron finished third, claiming his seventh podium of the season. Bearman’s Prema team, despite struggling earlier in the season, capitalized on a front-row starting position to clinch the long-awaited win in the 2024 campaign. Kush Maini of Invicta started on pole but Bearman seized the lead with a strong start, leaving Maini to battle with Marti and Barnard into Turn 3. Bearman steadily extended his lead as the race progressed, with Marti closing in but unable to overtake the front-runner. Aron made a decisive move to claim fourth place and set the fastest lap, staying within striking distance of the top three. As the race unfolded, drivers jostled for position behind the leaders, with Barnard losing ground and Bearman maintaining his composure to secure the victory.
