La Formula 2 is ready to hit the track on the streets of Baku this weekend. Oliver Bearman is absent, called by his future team to drive the single-seater of the disqualified Magnussen. The Vicenza team Prema has already appointed the substitute by Bearman: this is the pilot of the Academy Alpine Gabriele Mini.
Gabriele Minì named Bearman's replacement for F2 Baku round
After Franco Colapinto, called up to Formula 1 by Williams for the rest of the season, a Another F2 driver will make the jump to the next level – even if only for a weekend. Following the Magnussen disqualification Having exhausted the points on the superlicense, Haas has announced that Oliver Bearman will take over from the Dane for this round.
With Bearman's move to the top division, Prema had to choose the substitute, naming the F3 vice-champion Gabriele Mini, which will make its debut in Baku F2 debutThe Palermo native will take to the track for the first time in this preparatory category alongside his compatriot Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Mini's Formula 2 debut: "Fantastic opportunity"
"I am very happy to be racing with Prema for the FIA Formula 2 event in Baku.”, admitted Mini. “We had a great season, fighting for the title until the last bend. It's a fantastic opportunity for me be able to learn to drive a new car in a new series".
Rene Rosin, Team Principal of Prema he added: "We can't wait for Gabriele's debut in F2. It's rewarding see him advance to the top junior series after that He took his first steps in single-seaters with our team”. He continued by saying: “It will be a useful opportunity for both him and the team. However, we want wish the best to Ollie for his second start in F1 and we look forward to having him back for the final part of the championship".
