The Argentine driver had his first official practice of the 2024 season and finished in second position, only 137 thousandths behind the leader. This afternoon the Classification will run.
Franco Colapinto began his participation in Formula 2. In his first test as official runner of MP Motorsport by 2024, The Argentine driver finished second in practice on Thursday at the Bahrain circuit.
The 20-year-old is looking forward to starting the competition next Saturday He got his best lap time of 1m45s236, which he achieved with two minutes left in the round, and 137 thousandths behind Frenchman Isack Hadjar. Starting at 10:55 in Argentina, at the Sakhir International Circuit, the same one where Formula 1 starts, the Qualification test will take place.
After failing to finish the race on his debut at the United Arab Emirates circuit, Colapinto participates as a permanent driver for the first time in the second category of the FIA. Tomorrow will take place 23 laps of the Sprint Race, and on Saturday morning the final will be held in Bahrain, which will consist of 32 laps.
F2: schedules and complete Bahrain GP schedule
Thursday February 29
- Free Practice: 06:05 hours
- Classification: 10:55 hours
Friday March 1
Saturday March 2
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Source: Tycsports
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