Austrian F2 Grand Prix: Verschoor narrowly ahead of Iwasa and Vesti

At the start, it is Victor Martins who didn’t get off to a good start, instantly overtaken by Frederick Vesti and Théo Pourchaire. The French driver even falls back to 5th place behind Jack Doohan and Kush Maini. Very quickly, Vesti increases the gap between himself and his championship rival, Théo Pourchaire.

On the 9th lap, Pourchaire goes into the pits. Meanwhile, Enzo Fittipaldi overtakes Victor Marins.

Frederick Vesti changes tires on the 11th lap and comes out 2 seconds ahead of Pourchaire. But the Frenchman increases his pace and quickly catches up with his rival, taking advantage of warm tires.

The drivers who are on a different strategy stay on track and take the lead. Fittipaldi ahead of Verschoor and the DAMS drivers. But Vesti is driving at a high pace and gaining time on Pourchaire. The Danish driver catches up to his teammate Oliver Bearman and distances himself from Théo Pourchaire. He is even overtaken by Doohan. No pace for the Frenchman during this 2nd stint.

On the 27th lap, Arthur Leclerc goes off-track: the safety car is deployed. Enzo Fittipaldi might hold the right strategy. However, his team, Carlin, makes a mistake in the tire choice: the Brazilian falls to 9th and is furious on the radio.

At the restart at the end of the 32nd lap, Vesti is in the lead with Doohan behind him. Pourchaire and Martins are close behind.

But Pourchaire and Martins lack pace and are being overtaken by Richard Verschoor and Ayumu Iwasa.

On the 35th lap, Kush Maini retires after a puncture.

In the last 4 laps, Vesti, Verschoor, Iwasa, and Doohan are fighting for the win. Verschoor attacks Vesti for the victory: the Dutchman takes the lead! Iwasa secures second place.

Richard Verschoor narrowly takes the victory ahead of Iwasa and Vesti.

Bearman achieves a good result by finishing 5th. However, Pourchaire finishes 7th and far from the leaders.