Formula 2 is back in Hungary. Will Vesti extend his lead in the championship battle or is Pourchaire going to be able to catch him?
After Silverstone, the championship battle seems to have reignited with Pourchaire just six points behind Vesti. The Dane in the past gp had to retire after a contact during the feature race while Pourchaire came in third, collecting important points for the championship. Despite a 5-second penalty, Martins won the race, bringing home his first victory in Formula 2 and another 30 points. Bearman and Martis have equal points in the drivers’ standings but things can change after the Hungarian GP.
The Hungaroring could be a turning point for the championship where every point is important. We could witness some twists and turns this weekend.
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The Circuit – The Hungaroring
The Hungaroring is 4.381 km with 14 turns. This circuit is known for its few straights therefore overtaking has always proved a challenge, due to the tight layout of the circuit. This is why a good position on the grid during the qualifying session on Friday is very important for the drivers.
F2 Championship standings
After the Hungarian GP there is just one race before the summer break and we’re also getting near the end of the championship. Behind the Vesti and Pourchaire, there is an impatient Iwasa who hopes to return to the podium after some disappointing weekends.
Drivers
- Fredrick Vesti – 135 points
- Theo Pourchaire – 129 points
- Ayum Iwasa– 111 points
- Oliver Bearman – 88 points
Teams
- Prema Racing – 223 points
- ART Grand Prix – 217 points
- DAMS – 150 points
- Rodin Carlin– 134 points
Forecast
The forecast for the first day of the weekend is slightly rainy during the free practice and more intense rain during the qualifying session. The weather should get worse on Saturday but not during the Sprint Race, with a risk of rain of only 23%. Luckily on Sunday, the sky should be clear with good temperatures for the start of the Feature Race
Predictions (Feature Race/Sprint Race)
- Pole: Vesti/ Iwasa
- P1: Vesti/ Fittipaldi
- P2: Martins/ Iwasa
- P3: Pourchaire/Bearman
How to watch Formula 2 this weekend (EDT)
- Free Pratice 07/21: 05:05 AM- 05:50 AM
- Qualifying 07/21: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Sprint Race 07/22: 08:15 AM – 09:00 AM
- Feature Race 07/23: 04:05 AM – 05:05 AM
You can watch the race on F1Tv, ESPN+, and SkySportF1. There are local broadcasters listed here on the F2 Where to Watch and it’s possible to follow the live timing of each session.
