Miyata and Stanek Shine in Qualifying⁣ as F2⁤ Field eyes Uncertain Feature ⁤Race

Formula 2‍ drivers Ayumu ⁢miyata and Roman Stanek ⁢delivered stellar qualifying performances this weekend, securing front-row and podium positions respectively, despite challenging conditions and a mixed weekend for the field.

Miyata Secures Front Row Start for Feature race

Ayumu Miyata expressed ‍his satisfaction after securing a P2 grid slot for Sunday’s Feature Race, a meaningful‍ turnaround from a arduous start to the weekend. “Last weekend or so ‍we didn’t have good performance. But this weekend as ⁤Free Practice⁣ we had confidence, finally finished⁣ P2. It’s really good,” Miyata stated, highlighting the team’s focused efforts to improve the⁢ car’s performance.

The strong team showing was further emphasized⁢ by victor Martins qualifying ⁣in fourth place. Miyata attributed the improved pace to a collective effort. “Yes, to be honest we⁢ always tried to improve the car performance, for sure driving as well but especially this weekend, both cars ⁤were in a good position. Qualifying is really where you need to get a tow so we always tried to get⁣ maximum pace and performance. Both ‍cars were really good.”

Looking ahead to ⁣the⁤ Feature⁢ Race, Miyata acknowledged the unpredictable weather forecast. “For sure‍ everyone wants to finish,not⁤ crash,no safety Car it would be good. From my side, first we want to get a podium, of course if we can win the race it’s the best but I think the best finish in the Feature Race,⁣ maybe it’s P7 or P8 around there, so we want to get ⁤our first podium. If it’s raining then it will be ⁢a tough race, ⁤we need to always ⁣try to do our best.”

stanek ⁢Continues Strong Qualifying Run with P3

Roman stanek was equally pleased with his ⁣P3 qualifying result, marking his best performance ⁤of the season and his fourth consecutive top-6 qualifying result. “Yeah,after Free Practice where we struggled a little bit,we ⁣didn’t really ⁢have the‍ pace to fight for‍ the top 3,we made some improvements. I also tried my best to improve the driving. It was messy but in the⁣ end we ⁤put ⁢everything together and I⁣ think‍ we coudl be happy with ⁤P3 today,” Stanek commented.

Reflecting on ⁢his recent consistency, Stanek credited a deeper understanding of the car and persistent hard work. “Well I think it took a little bit for me⁤ to understand the⁣ car, in the last two years I was driving for a different team but kept working hard. I still think we can⁢ improve⁣ a lot.In the last three or four rounds the ‍qualifying‍ was always good⁤ and a key point in Formula⁢ 2 is to qualify always in the top 6, top 8 because anything can⁤ happen in the races.”

Stanek also highlighted⁤ the importance of⁤ capitalizing on strong qualifying performances,referencing a past‍ strategic error. “We have to keep the momentum and now it’s time to improve ‍also in the races. In Silverstone we did the wrong ⁣strategy, and⁣ I boxed for ⁢Soft tyres which was not the way to go. There was a little bit of a⁤ miss ⁣understanding so we‍ lost⁣ a lot ⁢of points there. But happy that I have ⁣a good chance again to score good points.”

The⁣ team’s strong showing, with both ⁢cars in the top 7, underscored their progress. Stanek⁣ acknowledged the intricate balance required for optimal car setup.”It’s more up to the engineers and what they do but ‍also our feedback ⁤is⁤ very vital ⁣and I think we did a good job ⁣from Free Practice to quali,⁢ we were obviously not so quick but think in quali we improved. In Formula⁢ 2 in general it is indeed all about the details and⁢ the‍ maximum performance you can get from driving and from the car.Happy with P3.”

The drivers now turn⁣ their⁢ attention to the Feature Race, with the potential for rain adding another layer of complexity to an already competitive weekend.