UIM Formula 2 World Championship – Grand Prix of Portugal (13-15 September 2024)
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The opening weekend of back-to-back UIM Formula 2 Grand Prix events in Portugal delivered thrilling competition, with Mansoor Al Mansoori showcasing an exceptional performance to claim victory in the first of the two races. The Emirati driver secured the top spot on the podium, followed closely by British driver Matthew Palfreyman, while Lithuania’s Edgaras Riabko took third place.
This result has further tightened the overall standings as former World Champion Rashed Al Qemzi of the UAE finished just outside the podium in fourth place, giving his rivals a significant opportunity to close the points gap.
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As the championship heads into the final race in Vila Velha de Rodão next weekend, the stage is set for an exciting showdown, with the 2024 UIM F2 World Champion title on the line.
Current Standings:
Rashed Al Qemzi (UAE) – 61 points
Edgaras Riabko (LTU) – 55 points
Mansoor Al Mansoori (UAE) – 51 points
For the full standings, please visit the "Competition" section of the official UIM website.
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UIM Formula 4 World Championship – Viverone, Italy (13-15 September 2024)
The 2024 UIM Formula 4 World Championship came to a dramatic conclusion in Viverone, Italy, where 16 drivers battled fiercely in Rounds 5 and 6 for the coveted title. Norwegian racer and reigning European Champion, Andrè Solvang, was the driver to beat as competitors sought to deny him the F4 double crown.
In an intense Race 1, Tobias Martinsen earned his first-ever victory in the F4 World Championship, with Nils Slakteris and Jean Baptiste-Thomas taking second and third places respectively. Despite a fifth-place finish, Solvang managed to maintain his lead in the overall standings.
Race 2 saw Slakteris clinch the win, followed by Horváth and Baptiste-Thomas on the podium. Solvang’s consistent performance and fifth-place finish were enough to secure his first UIM F4 World Championship title. Baptiste-Thomas took the silver medal in the overall standings, while Sweden’s Hilmer Wiberg claimed the bronze by a narrow margin.
Solvang expressed his pride in achieving both the World and European titles, attributing his success to his team's efforts, as well as the support from Sharjah and his family.
The 2024 season saw 34 drivers compete across six Grand Prix events, setting the stage for an even more competitive 2025 season.
