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The 2024 Formula 2 season has been full of surprises – with 14 different winners in 20 races. So who has really shone and what have we actually learned? Here’s Samarth Kanal’s take…
The 2024 Formula 2 season has been full of surprises, with new cars and nine rookies entering the competition. Despite reliability issues and performance swings, drivers like Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman from Prema have attracted attention due to their struggles with the new car and potential F1 links. Red Bull protege Isack Hadjar has also made an impression, possibly positioning himself for a future seat at RB. However, rookie Gabriele Bortoleto has emerged as a strong contender in the title fight alongside Hadjar and Paul Aron. Prema drivers Antonelli and Bearman, initially considered favorites, have struggled to secure consistent results, partly due to challenges posed by the new F2 car and its unique components such as the floor, wings, and sidepods. Antonelli has shown improvement lately, with notable performances in recent races, including a spectacular overtake at Spa and dominant display at Silverstone. Bearman, meanwhile, has faced ups and downs in his season, clinching victory in the Austrian sprint race but struggling in terms of overall results and standings, currently in 15th place after 20 races.
