Verschoor victorious in Lusail Sprint for MP Motorsport

Richard Verschoor secured a crucial Formula 2 Sprint Race victory in Qatar, equaling the all-time win record and keeping his title hopes alive. Starting from reverse grid pole, Verschoor initially lost the lead but quickly regained it using DRS and slipstream. Despite two Safety Car periods that erased his advantage, he expertly managed late-race restarts, fending off challenges from Joshua Duerksen and Rafael Villagómez, who completed the podium. This impressive eighth career win sets the stage for a tense Feature Race on Sunday, where he aims to further close the gap on championship leader Leonardo Fornaroli.