Lindblad Tops F2 Pre-Season Testing in Barcelona

Arvid Lindblad from Campos recorded the fastest lap in the afternoon session of the first day of F2 pre-season testing in Barcelona, achieving a time of 1m24.415s. He narrowly edged out Gabriele Minì from PREMA, who clocked in at 1m24.503s. The session was dynamic, with multiple drivers, including Leonardo Fornaroli and Sebastian Montoya, making significant improvements to their lap times. Early benchmarks were established by Christian Mansell and Richard Verschoor, but red flags due to incidents involving Trident’s Max Esterson and Hitech GP’s Dino Beganovic interrupted the flow.

In the morning session, Victor Martins of ART set the pace with a top time of 1:25.760, showcasing competitive spirit among drivers as they navigated the challenges of the track. As the afternoon progressed, different tire compounds were utilized, leading to a flurry of fast laps as drivers aimed to gain an edge. Lindblad’s performance highlights the promising potential for Campos and PREMA as they prepare for the upcoming championship season, indicating a tightly contested battle ahead.