Formula 2 – Bahrain Sprint: Pepe Marti makes dream debut: podium after epic comeback
Pepe Marti confidently started with its long-awaited premiere in Formula 2. Young Spanish talent completes impressive comeback in the sprint Bahrain Grand Prix.
Marty managed to finish third in a race in which he had a very difficult time making the podium. In fact, from 11th place he advanced so much that he was finally surpassed only by Zane Maloneytest winner, and Jack Crawfordahead of Barcelona in second place.
The 18-year-old participant was especially lucky at the start of the competition. The soft debutant gained four positions at the start of the race. And then, he knew how to manage his tires perfectly. continue to move forward flawlessly and tirelessly.
Pepe Marti in action.
Marty promises… a lot
The one from Campos Racing, in Red Bull colours, was lethal even for his teammate (Isaac Hadjarat the end fourth) and finally finished third really promising start.
On the contrary, there was disappointment. Andrea Kimi Antonelli who had serious rhythm problems. The most famous Formula 2 driver was forced to settle for a dismal 14th place.
Very happy with my debut
But back in Marti, the young Spaniard analyzed what had happened in statements given DAZN. “I am very glad. The race went better than expected. I knew I would go fast. I had to work a lot with the tires. I focused on knowing how to keep them alive until the end,” he noted.
Pepe Marti (right) with Maloney and Crawford.
Immediately after this, the Campos Racing driver praised his team. “The team performed very well. We are in the Top 3 both in qualifying and in the race. We have a very competitive car and we saw it today“, he emphasized.
And he concluded about his rivals: “The grill is very powerful. They are from my karting generation and I know them all. Those who have been there longer can see the experience. But I felt good and it paid off.”