Mansoor Al Mansoori Triumphs Again In UIM F2 World Championship

Team Abu Dhabi’s Mansoor Al Mansoori secured a decisive win in the Grand Prix of Portugal on Sunday. His team-mate, Rashed Al Qemzi, maintained his lead in the UIM F2 World Championship standings. Al Mansoori's flawless performance from pole position in the penultimate round of the 2024 championship was impressive.

Rashed Al Qemzi finished fourth, ensuring he goes into next weekend’s final Grand Prix at Vila Velha de Ródão with a six-point lead over Lithuania’s Edgaras Riabko. A third victory this season would secure Al Qemzi's retention of the F2 crown. His previous wins in Norway and Italy have set him up well for this challenge.

Al Mansoori's pole position achievement 24 hours earlier saw him climb to third in the championship standings. He is now just four points behind Riabko, who finished third in Peso Da Régua. This result has solidified Al Mansoori's status as a serious contender in the F2 series.

British driver Matthew Palfreyman secured second place, drawing level with Sweden’s Mathilda Wiberg in the standings. Both drivers will be competing for a top-three finish in next weekend’s race. The competition remains fierce as they aim to secure their positions.

Al Mansoori's second F2 Grand Prix win highlighted his potential as a formidable competitor. After succeeding Al Qemzi as F4-S world champion in 2017, he achieved two top ten finishes in the 2019 F2 series before joining Team Abu Dhabi for the 2021 season.

Recent Performances

Last season, Al Mansoori finished fifth overall, with his best performance being a third-place finish in Régua. He arrived in Portugal confident after securing second place behind Al Qemzi in San Nazzaro, mirroring their dominant 1-2 success earlier this season in Norway.

The upcoming final Grand Prix at Vila Velha de Ródão promises to be an exciting conclusion to the championship. With both Team Abu Dhabi drivers performing strongly, fans can expect a thrilling end to the season.

The results from Portugal have set the stage for an intense battle next weekend. Both Al Mansoori and Al Qemzi are poised to make significant impacts on their respective standings.

The determination and skill displayed by Team Abu Dhabi's drivers underscore their commitment to excellence and their pursuit of championship glory.

With inputs from WAM