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Ollie Goethe has stormed to his first F2 pole position in the penultimate round at the Qatar Grand Prix weekend.
In a thrilling qualifying session at the Qatar Grand Prix, Ollie Goethe secured his first Formula 2 pole position, showcasing his impressive pace.
The young F2 drivers faced a tight 30-minute window to set their best lap times and position themselves well for the penultimate round of the series.
The battle for pole was intense, with championship contenders like Leonardo Fornaroli and Richard Verschoor looking to gain an advantage over their rivals.
Goethe and Verschoor’s MP Motorsport cars proved strong, momentarily topping the timing sheets before Fornaroli reclaimed the top spot.
Despite some challenges, including mechanical failures and gravel traps incidents, the drivers pushed hard to improve their positions throughout the session.
Fornaroli displayed his mastery of the Qatar track, but it was Goethe who ultimately clinched pole position by a narrow margin, setting the stage for an exciting race weekend.
With the grid set for the Sprint race, all eyes are on the title contenders and rookies vying for crucial points and positions in the championship standings.
