P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Trident’s Richard Verschoor took pole position for the FIA Formula 2 Feature Race on Sunday after a frantic last lap qualifying battle after the session was halted by a bizarre red flag incident. The Dutchman nabbed top spot with a time of 1:54.857 from Kimi Antonelli, who looked to be heading for P1. Victor Martins […]
The Dutchman secured the top spot with a time of 1:54.857, surpassing Kimi Antonelli, who seemed poised for the first position. Victor Martins will start in third, followed by Zane Maloney in fourth, Kush Maini in fifth, and Gabriel Bortoleto in sixth. Joshua Durksen qualified seventh, and Jak Crawford ninth. The eight and tenth slots will be filled by Gabriele Mini and Christian Mansell, with Luke Browning impressing in 11th. Mansell will debut in the Sprint Race, marking his first competitive racing experience in the event. Isack Hadjar initially set the pace, but was overtaken by 10 competitors as track conditions improved. Verschoor claimed the lead while yellow flags were briefly out due to Hauger’s off. The session was interrupted by a red flag after Marti and Hadjar collided, with Hadjar placed under investigation. Antonelli showcased exceptional performance during the session, consistently improving his lap times. The final moments witnessed a close competition between Antonelli and Verschoor. Hadjar’s title lead now appears to be at risk, with Bortoleto and Maloney showing strong potential for the upcoming races.
