P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Theo Pourchaire has been crowned the seventh modern FIA Formula 2 champion in a thrilling season finale in Abu Dhabi,
Frederik Vesti’s victory in the Sprint Race on Saturday set up an intense title battle. Vesti reduced the gap to Pourchaire from 25 to 16 points before the final round. Vesti needed at least third place with the fastest lap to win the title, while Pourchaire had to fight his way from 14th on the grid to defend his lead. The two contenders had different strategies, with Vesti using the Medium compound and Pourchaire using the Softs. Polesitter Jack Doohan kept his advantage off the line, while Vesti made progress and Pourchaire climbed to 11th before his first pit stop. Pourchaire’s strategy call worked perfectly as he jumped several competitors and emerged in 16th place with many yet to pit. Vesti made a critical stop on Lap 23 and emerged in ninth place, just two seconds behind Pourchaire. The two title rivals engaged in a fierce battle for several laps, with Vesti eventually securing the overtake on Lap 28. Vesti continued to make progress and was in fourth place when the Virtual Safety Car was deployed with three laps remaining.
