P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Josep Maria Marti was victorious in the Formula 2 Abu Dhabi Sprint race as Gabriel Bortoleto gained on his championship rival Isack Hadjar.
Bortoleto surged from ninth to second place, securing a significant lead in the Drivers’ Standings. Paul Aron finished third, trailing by 27.5 points in the F2 championship. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, sidelined due to illness, missed the Sprint race but aims to compete in the Feature race. A chaotic start saw Marti taking the lead, with contenders experiencing mishaps, including Hadjar’s front wing damage. Bortoleto navigated through the chaos to advance to second place behind Marti. Aron and Cordeel showcased impressive performances as they jostled for positions in the top five. Bearman and Beganovic made significant overtakes, while Hadjar fought his way back to eighth place after slipping down to 11th. Marti maintained his lead with a commanding performance, as Bortoleto closed the gap in the standings by gaining valuable points in the race.
