Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi: Final Day of Post-Season Testing
Day 3 Highlights:
- Morning session: Alex Dunne fastest with a 1:37.153, MP Motorsport's Oliver Goethe second.
- New drivers: 2025 F3 Champion Rafael Câmara, Colton Herta, Mari Boya, Roman Bilinski, and Nicolás Varrone start their Formula 2 journey.
- Live timing available at https://livetiming.getraceresults.com/abudhabi#screen-results
Afternoon Session:
- Race runs take center stage, with only a few drivers setting representative lap times.
- Emerson Fittipaldi Jr. (AIX Racing) describes the test as positive, focusing on keeping the car on track and enjoying the experience.
- As the day progresses, teams prioritize race simulations, pitstop practices, and race start preparations.
Final Moments:
- Sebastián Montoya improves to second place, just ahead of teammate Mari Boya.
- The top 19 drivers are separated by just one second, indicating a highly competitive field.
- Key moments include:
- Dunne's 1:37.153, Maini's 1:37.163, Villagómez's 1:37.300, and Cámara's 1:37.362.
- Tsolov's rise to P2, 0.166s behind Villagómez.
- VAR's Villagómez and Varrone's strong performances.
Closing Remarks:
- The test concludes with a focus on race runs and team preparations for the 2026 season.
- The next race is in Melbourne from March 6-8, 2026, marking the start of the 2026 campaign.
- Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025 season and the exciting 2026 season ahead.
