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As the FIA Formula 2 championship gears up for its penultimate weekend in Lusail, Motorsport Week gives you the lowdown on all the news since its last outing at Monza.
Gabriel Bortoleto and Isack Hadjar are in a close battle for the championship title in Formula 2, with Bortoleto having just a four-and-a-half-point lead over Hadjar. Bortoleto is aiming to make his Formula 1 debut with Sauber next year and wants to end the season on a high note at Lusail. Many teams are already planning for 2025, with new drivers and retentions being announced to fill the gaps for the remaining races. Drivers like Leonardo Fornaroli, Cian Shields, and Dino Beganovic will be taking part in the upcoming Formula 2 races. Additionally, young British talent John Bennett will join Van Amersfoort, while Luke Browning will test a Formula 1 car ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Christian Mansell will also return full-time with Rodin Motorsport next year after completing his debut season in F2 with Trident.