P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Frederik Vesti recovered from slipping to fourth on the first lap to record a crucial victory in the Formula 2
The Mercedes academy prospect, Vesti, overtook Enzo Fittipaldi in the closing laps to secure his sixth win of the season, reducing Theo Pourchaire’s lead to 16 points. Pourchaire started from 14th position and was already under investigation for a practice start before the race began. At the start, Vesti briefly took the lead from Fittipaldi but the latter managed to regain his position. The battle for the lead resulted in a four-wide moment between Verschoor, Hadjar, Fittipaldi, and Vesti. The Safety Car was deployed to recover Correa’s car and Leclerc was noted for a Safety Car infringement. Pourchaire made progress and gained five places to ninth. The race resumed with Fittipaldi leading, Vesti reclaimed third place, and Pourchaire moved up to eighth. Vesti closed in on Fittipaldi, while Verschoor passed Hadjar for third. Vesti continued to reduce Fittipaldi’s lead and with 10 laps remaining, he was within DRS range.
