Monaco [Monaco], May 28 (ANI): India’s Jehan Daruvala raced to his second Monaco podium in as a few years after partaking in a hard-fought battle for the lead within the Formula 2 Championship’s Sprint race on Saturday.
The 24-year-old, who races for Dutch workforce MP Motorsport, crossed the road behind Ayumu Iwasa in a security automotive interrupted race.
Jehan harried the Japanese racer for a lot of the 30-lap race solely to be compelled to again off within the closing levels following the second security automotive interval as a result of a drop in tyre pressures and points with the brakes.
Still, his feisty drive was ok to earn him his third podium of the season and his 18th rostrum end in Formula 2 general.
“It is a case of mixed feelings right now, to be honest,” stated Jehan after the race.
“Coming so close to victory that too here in Monaco only to miss out at the very end is slightly frustrating. On the other hand, to stand on the podium here is always special. So, I will take it. I gave it everything today, kept my nose clean and managed my race really well and I am glad to have come away with this result.”Jehan’s consequence on Saturday was his second Monaco podium. The Indian had additionally chalked up a second-place end within the Monaco spherical’s Sprint race final 12 months.
The consequence comes as a fine addition forward of the weekend’s major Feature race on Sunday. (ANI)