Jehan Daruvala 7th fastest in free practice: F2
Monaco, 26 May 2022: Indian racing star Jehan Daruvala was 7th fastest in the Free practice on Thursday in the Monace F2 races which were part of the Formula 1 week-end at the famed circuit which is know for it gala parties.
Jehan Daruvala will be hoping for a change in his Formula 2 fortunes as he heads to glamorous Monaco this weekend determined to bounce back from an unlucky outing in Spain.
The Red Bull-backed racer was denied the chance to fight for victory at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya after an electrical issue sidelined him on the fourth lap of last Sunday’s Feature race.
His Spanish misfortune came on the heels of an ill-timed safety car in Imola that again cost him a shot at the win.
Monaco, an iconic but unforgiving venue that offers no margin for error, could set the stage for a turnaround in fortunes for Jehan, especially if he carries over his recent qualifying form.
Jehan said, “Monaco is always a really special weekend. The circuit is a real old-school street layout around which the tiniest mistakes can prove costly. It’s also a track that’s extremely difficult to overtake on which means qualifying strongly will be key. We were in the fight for pole in Spain, we know we have the pace and all we need now is a little bit of luck. This is a race every driver wants to win and I’m confident if we can get everything right we will be right in the thick of the fight for victory.”
Jehan, who until his Spanish misfortune had finished on the podium in every round this season, is currently third in the overall drivers’ standings.
The Prema Racing driver, already a three-time Formula 2 winner, is aiming to become the first Indian to win the Formula 2 title this season.
Weekend Schedule*
Free practice: Thursday, May 26th at 2035 IST
Qualifying: Friday, May 27th at 1510 IST
Sprint race: Saturday, May 28th at 2110 IST
Feature race: Sunday, May 29th at 1320 IST
*Live exclusively on Star Sports Select 2 and Select 2 HD
About Jehan Daruvala
Jehan Daruvala is a racing driver from Mumbai, India. He began karting at the age of 10 in 2009. Two years later, he was picked as one of the three winners of Force India’s ‘One From a Billion’ talent hunt. In 2013, he became the first Asian to win the British KF3 karting championship. A proven winner, Jehan has won in every category he has competed in. He is currently racing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, which is a feeder series to Formula 1 and takes place on the same weekends. Already a multiple winner in the category, Jehan’s goal for the 2022 season is to claim the title which would boost his chances of becoming only the third Indian on the Formula One grid.
