The UIM Formula 2 World Championship kicks off with the Lithuanian Grand Prix in Klaipeda on the Baltic Sea.
After Saturday’s qualifying session, Giacomo SACCHI secured pole position in Q3, giving him a great advantage for the competition, as the Monegasque’s new team (RPM Racing Performance Management), the 2022 World Champions, got the new season off to a good start.
Sunday’s race, a change in the weather conditions saw the competitors complete several laps in difficult conditions during the 35-lap race.
The battles were hard fought throughout the fleet (18 participants), with each boat fighting for position and to make the best possible start to this World Championship.
The race ended under the yellow flag, with the Monegasque pilot crossing the finish line in 4th place, and penalties and protests ensuing.
The race organizers felt that from 5th place on the grid, Colin Jelf had not maintained his racing line off the start and he received a two-place penalty which relegated him to 4th place.
The conclusion of the race jury was published later that evening, and the final result was validated after the prize-giving ceremony.
The championship will continue in San Nazzaro (Italy) on September 2 and 3, 2023, then in Portugal on two occasions.
( Automatic translation Deppl.com)
