For the pilots of the preparatory category the season has ended first ROUND on the street circuit of theAzerbaijan. The qualifications of F2 in Baku they crowned Richard Verschoor poleman, session ended early instead for the championship leader Hadjar who is also given a penalty.
A different start to the weekend than expected
It had to be the Redemption weekend for the French driver of the Campos Racing team. Hadjar – at the top of the drivers' standings – finished both races of the Monza round out of the points zone, thus allowing his rival Bortoleto to close the gap. With 10.5 points separating them and 6 races on the calendar, it is it is essential not to make mistakes.
Unfortunately, however, on this Friday the 13th something went wrong. Four minutes before the end of the qualifications, Isack Hadjar – after a locking – he went long at turn 1, crashing into the barriers. Same fate a few seconds later for Josep Maria Martì, who found himself in the wall a few meters away from his teammate. Hadjar's impact led to the display of the red flag.
Penalty for Hadjar after F2 qualifying in Baku
Isack Hadjar should have left from 15th position, thanks to his best time set before the accident. Following the resolution and consultation with the race director, the Stewards have established that the only one responsible single-seater of the exhibition of the red flag was number 20.
Hadjar receives so one penalty after qualifying in Baku for having Article 33.5 infringed of the FIA F2 sporting regulations relating to drivers causing a red flag, which also has an impact on other drivers. The youngster from the Red Bull Academy is the first driver to receive this penalty in the preparatory category. Isack Hadjar will have to start from 20th box and is therefore called to make a comeback.
