Indian F2 racer, Jehan Daruvala, 24, will be going into this weekend’s Formula 2 finale in Abu Dhabi looking for his second consecutive victory. Daruvala is a member of Red Bull Junior Team, and he drives a Red Bull car in F2.
The Mumbai born driver hopes to end his season on a high note by becoming the first Indian to finish in the top three in the championship standings. He is now fourth in the standings and is just nine points behind the leader.
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He finished third in the Saturday sprint and went on to win his fourth Formula 2 race in the Feature race at the most recent competition in Monza.
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The Italian double podium sets him up for another strong weekend at the Yas Marina circuit, a venue Jehan likes and where he was also victorious last year.
“I can’t wait to go racing again after our triumphant showing at Monza,” said Jehan. “Yas Marina is a track I like, we won here last year and there’s no reason why we can’t go for it again. The championship may have already been decided but the top three is still up for grabs and I’m going to be giving it everything this weekend to end the season on a high.”
This season, Jehan has achieved podium position eight times, and is currently sharing this landmark achievement with Jack Doohan.
He will become the first Indian to finish third in the Formula 2 championship if he overhauls the American racer this weekend, He is only nine points off third-placed Logan Sargeant.
The Abu Dhabi Formula 2 round will support this weekend’s season-ending Formula One Grand Prix.
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