Lindblad Wins Abu Dhabi F2 Sprint as Tsolov Earns First Podium
The Campos driver, already signed by Racing Bulls for 2026, converted reverse‑grid pole with measured pace.
Overview
- Arvid Lindblad took his third Formula 2 victory, fending off Joshua Duerksen by 0.982s as Nikola Tsolov finished third on only his third F2 start.
- A Virtual Safety Car on lap eight followed John Bennett’s smoky stoppage between Turns 4 and 5, compressing the lead battle before a late green‑flag dash.
- Campos locked a 1‑3 finish at Yas Marina, with Dino Beganovic passing Oliver Goethe late to secure fourth ahead of Goethe in fifth.
- Jak Crawford charged from ninth to sixth despite front‑wing damage, opening a three‑point cushion over Richard Verschoor for second in the standings.
- Championship leader Leonardo Fornaroli finished 11th, while the official fastest lap was credited to Luke Browning at 1:39.563.