P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Felipe Drugovich has joined the illustrious list of 18 drivers who have won Formula 1’s leading feeder series since the birth of GP2.
In 2023, Theo Pourchaire, a former title rival of Felipe Drugovich, will be added to the list of champions in F1/GP2. Pourchaire, like Drugovich, has not been able to immediately make the transition to F1 despite his successes in F2. We will compare Pourchaire’s title campaign to Drugovich’s, as well as Oscar Piastri’s and their fellow competitors in the championship. Some drivers on this list, including Davide Valsecchi, became commentators or pundits shortly after their GP2 title, and their racing careers seemed to fizzle out. Valsecchi’s success in GP2 took time to develop, but he showed excellent performance at specific tracks, such as the permanent Tilkedromes in Asia. Although he faced strong competitors, Valsecchi ultimately secured the crown in his home round at Monza. The 2013 GP2 season is often remembered for missed opportunities by potential champions, with Stefano Coletti and Sam Bird failing to capitalize on their strong performances. Ultimately, Fabio Leimer claimed the championship title with a race to spare.
