F2 Racing Highlights: Duerksen's Victory at Bakou
F2 Racing in Bakou: An Exciting Weekend
This weekend in Bakou, F2 drivers kicked off the first of the last three crucial rounds of the season, pivotal for the championship title. Isack Hadjar, currently leading the standings, faced challenges starting from 20th after a penalty.
Qualifications and Race Dynamics
Victor Martins excelled in qualifications, securing the third-best time, just behind Richard Verschoor and Kimi Antonelli. Christian Mansell, newly promoted to F2, secured the pole in the sprint race. As the race unfolded, Mansell maintained his lead initially, but the race dynamics shifted dramatically.
Race Highlights and Key Moments
- Early on, Mansell held the lead, with Mini, Crawford, and Duerksen closely competing.
- Gabriele Mini overtook Mansell for the lead by the seventh lap.
- From the 13th lap, Duerksen surged ahead, ultimately securing his first F2 win.
With 21 laps completed, Joshua Duerksen crossed the finish line first, followed by Jak Crawford and Gabriele Mini. Victor Martins finished fourth, just outside the podium, while Hadjar ended at 12th position.
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