After securing pole position and leading for most of the main Formula 2 race in Monaco, Brazilian Rafael Câmara is betting on an immediate rebound for the Barcelona round in Spain, which will be staged this weekend. It was precisely on the Catalan track where the Brazilian was the fastest during February’s pre-season testing.
“On Sunday, the car was strong and we managed the first stint and the strategy to retain the lead after the pit stop very well. Unfortunately, I struggled with the grip of the ultra-soft tires, which allowed Nikola (Tsolov) to close in before I left the track at Turn 1 and had to retire. Ending the race in that manner hurts, so I’m glad we have the chance to react right away in Barcelona,” Câmara said, who sits seventh in the championship.
As a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, Câmara praised Invicta’s work. The team managed to put the car in a condition to allow him to set the pole on the final attempt of the Monte Carlo qualifying.
“The team did an incredible job in qualifying and I am very grateful for what they did for me. The last lap put us exactly where we wanted to be for the race. Starting 10th in the sprint race, opportunities to move forward were limited, and I think the eighth place was realistically the best we could achieve,” Câmara said, who scored in Saturday’s Sprint Race.
The Barcelona F2 activities will begin on Friday with the only free practice at 6:05 a.m., followed by qualifying at 10:55 on the same day. The Sprint is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, while the main race will be contested from 6:25 a.m. on Sunday. The events will be broadcast live on sportv3, Globoplay and F1TV.
