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Luca Ghiotto
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RUSSIAN TIME
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2.
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Sergio Sette Camara
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MP Motorsport
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3.
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Antonio Fuoco
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PREMA Racing
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Louis Delétraz
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Rapax
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5.
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Roberto Merhi
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Rapax
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6.
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Sean Gelael
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Pertamina Arden
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7.
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Nobuharu Matsushita
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ART Grand Prix
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8.
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Alexander Albon
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ART Grand Prix
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9.
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Charles Leclerc
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PREMA Racing
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10.
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Norman Nato
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Pertamina Arden
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11.
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Oliver Rowland
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DAMS
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12.
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Nyck De Vries
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Racing Engineering
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13.
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Ralph Boschung
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Campos Racing
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14.
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Santino Ferrucci
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Trident
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15.
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Artem Markelov
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RUSSIAN TIME
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16.
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Nicholas Latifi
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DAMS
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17.
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Nabil Jeffri
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Trident
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18.
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Gustav Malja
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Racing Engineering
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19.
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Robert Visoiu
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Campos Racing
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20.
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Jordan King
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MP Motorsport
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Fastest Lap
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Jordan King
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1:32.921 on Lap 21
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Category: F2
Ghiotto Wins in Dramatic Monza Feature
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Luca Ghiotto
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RUSSIAN TIME
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Antonio Fuoco
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PREMA Racing
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3.
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Nobuharu Matsushita
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ART Grand Prix
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Nicholas Latifi
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DAMS
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5.
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Alexander Albon
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ART Grand Prix
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6.
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Sean Gelael
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Pertamina Arden
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7.
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Sergio Sette Camara
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MP Motorsport
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8.
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Louis Delétraz
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Rapax
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9.
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Gustav Malja
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Racing Engineering
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10.
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Artem Markelov
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RUSSIAN TIME
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11.
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Jordan King
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MP Motorsport
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12.
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Roberto Merhi
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Rapax
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13.
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Nabil Jeffri
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Trident
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14.
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Norman Nato
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Pertamina Arden
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15.
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Ralph Boschung
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Campos Racing
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16.
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Robert Visoiu
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Campos Racing
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17.
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Charles Leclerc
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PREMA Racing
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18.
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Nyck De Vries
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Racing Engineering
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Not Classified
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Oliver Rowland
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DAMS
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Santino Ferrucci
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Trident
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Fastest Lap
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Luca Ghiotto
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1:47.151 on lap 23
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Matsushita Soars to Monza Pole
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Driver
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Team
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Laptime
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Laps
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1.
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Nobuharu Matsushita
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ART Grand Prix
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1:30.982
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9
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2.
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Nyck De Vries
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Racing Engineering
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1:31.071
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9
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3.
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Louis Delétraz
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Rapax
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1:31.239
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9
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4.
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Artem Markelov
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RUSSIAN TIME
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1:31.266
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9
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5.
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Roberto Merhi
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Rapax
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1:31.323
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9
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6.
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Jordan King
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MP Motorsport
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1:31.355
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9
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7.
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Charles Leclerc
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PREMA Racing
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1:31.378
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10
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8.
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Antonio Fuoco
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PREMA Racing
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1:31.426
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8
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9.
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Santino Ferrucci
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Trident
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1:31.482
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8
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10.
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Alex Albon
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ART Grand Prix
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1:31.511
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9
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11.
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Luca Ghiotto
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RUSSIAN TIME
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1:31.529
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9
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12.
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Sergio Sette Camara
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MP Motorsport
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1:31.653
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8
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13.
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Oliver Rowland
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DAMS
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1:31.711
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8
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14.
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Nicholas Latifi
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DAMS
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1:31.747
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9
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15.
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Norman Nato
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Pertamina Arden
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1:31.772
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9
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16.
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Ralph Boschung
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Campos Racing
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1:31.878
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8
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17.
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Gustav Malja
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Racing Engineering
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1:31.942
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8
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18.
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Sean Gelael
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Pertamina Arden
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1:32.171
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9
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19.
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Robert Visoiu
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Campos Racing
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1:32.267
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8
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20.
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Nabil Jeffri
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Trident
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1:32.373
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7
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More Dallara-based cars will have a different look to them following the introduction of the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series universal bodywork, with the Italian manufacturer building a new chassis.
Formula 2 revealed their new machine, named the F2 2018, replacing the GP2-11 that heads for the retirement home after seven years of service.
The series is set to follow the old rules of GP2 and GP3 in having this last three years, racing until the end of 2020.
The announcement follows F1 in moving to a longer vehicle with a pointed front wing, developing from 5065 to 5224 millimeters and its wheelbase extending to 3135 mm – an increase of 15. Its width is unchanged at 1900mm, with the height moving to 1097 mm from 1072. It also contains more front wing elements – two instead of the previous one – and a lower, sloping nose.
FIA director of F1 and director of single-seater department Charlie Whiting explained how this helps the sport in making a better transition from national F4 championships all the way up to the ‘pinnacle.’
“The plan for a more structured junior formula ladder is designed to feature cars that better prepare drivers for the next step,” he said. “For F2, that means we needed a car that will not only educate but will also allow the drivers that are most ready for F1 to shine brightest. The car has been developed to include improved aesthetics, as well as bringing the safety level up to the highest standards for single-seater cars.”
Hello Again, Halo
The other notable change is the adoption of the controversial Halo head protection system like F1, which will no doubt continue to be a talking point in motorsport.
This system has not been tested in F2, but some youngsters such as GP3 leader and Mercedes junior driver George Russell have. The competition could be one of his future options if he goes onto win the title.
Some could be concerned that this may be an obstacle for racing – especially in a rookie learning phase – but Russell was pleased with the device at F1’s Budapest in-season test.
“I had a much better view with the Halo than I expected,” he said. “When the sun was coming down at the end of the day, it blocked the sun from my eyes. I actually saw more than I would usually see when the sun is low. From a driver’s perspective, the visibility is completely fine. The only hindrance could potentially be seeing the start lights. Getting in and out of the car with the Halo takes a bit of experience. I struggled initially, but after a few trial runs I was fine.”
The new machine will first be tested privately twice in December before one is delivered to the competitors in January, and the second given a month later. Teams will be given a shakedown session before 2018 pre-season testing begins, an event which usually happens in Spring.
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Sette Camara Flies to Maiden Win
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Sergio Sette Camara
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MP Motorsport
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Nyck De Vries
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Racing Engineering
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3.
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Luca Ghiotto
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RUSSIAN TIME
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4.
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Norman Nato
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Pertamina Arden
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5.
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Charles Leclerc
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PREMA Racing
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6.
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Roberto Merhi
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Rapax
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7.
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Antonio Fuoco
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PREMA Racing
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8.
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Oliver Rowland
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DAMS
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9.
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Nicholas Latifi
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DAMS
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10.
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Santino Ferrucci
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Trident
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11.
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Gustav Malja
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Racing Engineering
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12.
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Louis Delétraz
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Rapax
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13.
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Ralph Boschung
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Campos Racing
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14.
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Jordan King
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MP Motorsport
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15.
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Nabil Jeffri
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Trident
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16.
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Robert Visoiu
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Campos Racing
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17.
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Sean Gelael
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Pertamina Arden
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18.
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Alexander Albon
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ART Grand Prix
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Not Classified
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Nobuharu Matsushita
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ART Grand Prix
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Artem Markelov
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RUSSIAN TIME
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Fastest Lap
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Jordan King
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1:59.965 on lap 11
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The Formula 2 drivers’ championship battle is now headed in a new direction, in due part to post-race developments at Spa-Francorchamps.
Title contenders Charles Leclerc and Oliver Rowland were disqualified following the Belgian feature.
Their Dallara GP2-11 cars could not pass scrutineering after the competition because the planks at the bottom were badly worn and not enough of the wood remained for a suitable sample.
Leclerc had dominated, finishing 26.6 seconds ahead of Artem Markelov, who narrowly beat Rowland at the final corner of the event.
The Brit was in second before dropping well behind the Monegasque racer and could not hold off the Russian, who avenged his self-made crash while fighting with him the month previous at Hungary.
Stewards gave both a five-second time penalty for their behavior during the overtaking phase, as Rowland was deemed to have forced his rival off track, and Markelov gained an advantage by speeding through the run-off area and claiming second.
Final Classification
This result now shows Markelov as the winner, his third of 2017, ahead of Russian Time teammate Luca Ghiotto. The victor finished 5.9s ahead of Ghiotto on track, with the amended gap now just 0.9s.
Antonio Fuoco inherits the final spot on the podium, with Racing Engineering’s Gustav Malja and Nyck de Vries fourth and fifth.
Sergio Sette Camara moves up to sixth, as Roberto Merhi takes seventh and Norman Nato’s eighth. Connecticut’s Santino Ferrucci finishes in the points for the second time in three races in ninth, ahead of Campos’ Robert Visoiu.
It doesn’t do much for title competitiveness – with Leclerc’s lead still a massive 54 points with just 161 remaining in the season. The interesting note is the contest for second as Rowland and Markelov are now separated by just eight.
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Leclerc Soars to Feature Victory in Spa
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Driver
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Team
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1.
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Charles Leclerc
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PREMA Racing
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2.
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Artem Markelov
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RUSSIAN TIME
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3.
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Oliver Rowland
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DAMS
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4.
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Luca Ghiotto
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RUSSIAN TIME
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5.
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Antonio Fuoco
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PREMA Racing
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6.
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Gustav Malja
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Racing Engineering
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7.
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Nyck De Vries
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Racing Engineering
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8.
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Sergio Sette Camara
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MP Motorsport
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9.
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Roberto Merhi
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Rapax
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10.
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Norman Nato
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Pertamina Arden
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11.
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Santino Ferrucci
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Trident
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12.
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Robert Visoiu
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Campos Racing
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13.
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Nabil Jeffri
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Trident
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14.
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Alexander Albon
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ART Grand Prix
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15.
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Ralph Boschung
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Campos Racing
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16.
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Louis Delétraz
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Rapax
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17.
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Sean Gelael
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Pertamina Arden
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18.
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Nobuharu Matsushita
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ART Grand Prix
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Not Classified
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Jordan King
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MP Motorsport
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Nicholas Latifi
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DAMS
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Fastest Lap
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Charles Leclerc
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1:58.721 on lap 12
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Fitting into new surroundings will be a theme of the Belgian Formula 2 round as three drivers find themselves with different teams.
Monaco Sprint winner Nyck de Vries moves to Racing Engineering to partner Gustav Malja.
The McLaren junior racer has finished on the podium four times since graduating from GP3 and is in eighth in the drivers’ championship with 72 points.
“Perhaps this move is a surprise in the middle of the season, but I am very excited to join Racing Engineering,” he said. “We have been in touch since 2015, and it is great to finally get the chance to work together as they have a very high level of professionalism and a great track record. I hope we will be able to turn around their momentum and score the successes they have always had.”
Louis Deletraz swaps with the Dutchman, going to Rapax, where Roberto Merhi joins him for the weekend.
Deletraz claimed his only point last time out in Hungary’s feature after a post-race penalty. He has completed all-but-one event, out–qualified Malja 4-3, but the Swede outperformed him 8-4 in the 12 races they have both finished and scored 27 more points.
Sergio Canamasas – who has been at the team since moving from Trident for Austria – said on Twitter that he is currently having ‘personal issues’ preventing him from competing.
Por motivos personales no podré estar este fin de semana en Spa.
Due to personal issues I won't race at Spa this weekend.
— Sergio Canamasas (@canamasas) August 23, 2017
Merhi previously made his F2 debut in Spain for Campos, having a best result of 12th in the sprint contest.
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Ferrucci Makes Points in First F2 Race
After weeks of stand-in drivers, Trident finally announced someone for the remaining Formula 2 rounds of 2017 before the Hungarian contest.
Raffaele Marciello and Callum Ilott deputized in Austria and Britain after Sergio Canamasas’s switch to Rapax, but Connecticut’s Santino Ferrucci stepped up from GP3 for the first of five events.
The move has already paid off for the Italian team as he finished 10th on his F2 race debut – moving up to ninth in the final results for two points after others were penalized.
Ferrucci qualified 11th and was promoted to 10th on the grid after a penalty for top qualifier Charles Leclerc before his first racing laps. His lap time was only 0.408 seconds behind polesitter Oliver Rowland and 1.109s faster than teammate Nabil Jeffri.
Despite losing three places at the start, and missing the chicane a couple of times when battling for position, he had a steady drive to avoid drama.
It is a great result for him considering he claimed three points in six events for DAMS in GP3 in 2017 and Trident only had three points from 10 in this series before this weekend.
“The 10th place [on track] is a well-deserved reward,” team manager Giacomo Ricci said. “The American racer quickly found great chemistry with Trident and I was really impressed by his speed, potential, and smart race management on a challenging track that caught out many series regulars. His results provide us with confidence and motivation looking forward to the next rounds of the series.”
His weekend ended with the sprint event, where he finished 14th after starting from pit lane due to a problem on the formation lap. He was ahead of Jeffri in all sessions and jumped to 18th in the drivers’ championship, passing eight rivals.
Ferrucci continues his driving development during the week for Haas in F1 tests at the same circuit.
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Matsushita Dominates Budapest Sprint
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Team
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1.
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Nobuharu Matsushita
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ART Grand Prix
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2.
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Oliver Rowland
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DAMS
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3.
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Nyck De Vries
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Rapax
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4.
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Charles Leclerc
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PREMA Racing
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5.
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Norman Nato
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Pertamina Arden
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6.
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Nicholas Latifi
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DAMS
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7.
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Alexander Albon
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ART Grand Prix
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8.
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Luca Ghiotto
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RUSSIAN TIME
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9.
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Artem Markelov
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RUSSIAN TIME
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10.
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Sean Gelael
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Pertamina Arden
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11.
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Jordan King
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MP Motorsport
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12.
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Louis Delétraz
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Racing Engineering
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13.
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Sergio Sette Camara
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MP Motorsport
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14.
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Santino Ferrucci
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Trident
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15.
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Nabil Jeffri
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Trident
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16.
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Ralph Boschung
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Campos Racing
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17.
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Antonio Fuoco
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PREMA Racing
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Not Classified
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Gustav Malja
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Racing Engineering
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Sergio Canamasas
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Rapax
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Robert Visoiu
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Campos Racing
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Fastest Lap
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Antonio Fuoco
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1:29.121 on lap 23
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