Hadjar and the rest of the F2 field are facing a demanding period in the 2024 season, with no time for rest. The Austrian round this weekend is part of a triple header, which will be followed by races at Silverstone on July 5-7. After a two-week break, there will be consecutive races at the Hungaroring and Spa-Francorchamps before the summer break. This intense period of five rounds in six weeks will have a significant impact on the championship battle. Hadjar, currently in second place in the drivers’ standings, emphasized the importance of this phase of the season. He stated that it will reveal which competitors are in contention for the title. The focus now is to learn from each race and avoid mistakes in the upcoming weekends. With no more available tests, teams must ensure that their basic setup is excellent and make the most of their resources. Hadjar expressed his excitement for the upcoming events as they will take place at tracks he likes.
Hadjar has accumulated 91 points in the first six rounds of the season, putting him just nine points behind the current leader, Paul Aron. Hadjar’s closest competitor is Zane Maloney, who led the points early in the season with 75 points. However, Hadjar believes it is premature to consider the championship as a two-horse race at this stage of the season. He mentioned that they haven’t even reached the halfway point yet and that there is no significant difference between him and the other drivers.
Aron acknowledged that after this intense period of races, the title race will become clearer. He stated that there is still a long way to go in the championship. Currently, the difference between the main contenders is equivalent to one race victory, which is already significant. Aron believes that a more accurate assessment of the championship will be possible after the triple sequence and the subsequent double. When they reach the summer break, they will have a better understanding of each driver’s position in the standings.
