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Gabriel Bortoleto, a McLaren Academy driver, achieved an impressive first victory in the FIA Formula 2 race in Austria. Racing for Invicta Racing, Bortoleto switched from supersoft tires to soft tires and managed to overtake Pepe Marti from Campos to secure his first F2 win.
Franco Colapinto from MP Motorsport finished four seconds behind Bortoleto but set the fastest lap after a late recovery in the field with a different strategy. Before the race, Paul Aron from Hitech extended his championship lead, while Oliver Bearman from Prema clinched his first win of the season. Aron and Hadjar started in fifth and seventh place respectively in the main race, creating an intriguing battle for the title. Dennis Hauger started on pole position alongside Joshua Durksen, hoping for a successful 40-lap race after both drivers scored points in the previous race. However, Hauger’s race encountered problems when he stopped on the formation lap, forcing him to start from the pit lane along with Kush Maini from Invicta and Jak Crawford from DAMS. Durksen took the lead at the start, with Bortoleto, Colapinto, and Aron close behind. Hadjar made a move to take fifth place from Marti. Colapinto was the only driver in the front pack to use soft compound tires, while the others opted for supersoft tires. Bortoleto challenged Durksen for the lead on the third lap but couldn’t make the pass. However, on the fourth lap, Bortoleto took the lead from Durksen. The top five drivers, including Bortoleto, Durksen, Colapinto, Aron, and Hadjar, started to pull away from the rest of the field. Marti, leading a group of cars in the middle of the pack, was in sixth place, closely followed by Bearman. On the sixth lap, Colapinto overtook Durksen to secure second position. A Virtual Safety Car was briefly deployed when Zane Maloney stopped at turn 4. Durksen took the opportunity to make a pit stop on the eighth lap, allowing Aron to move up to third place. Bortoleto and Hadjar also made their pit stops on the ninth lap. However, Antonelli encountered difficulties exiting the pit lane. Aron made his pit stop on the tenth lap and emerged behind Marti, who was in the net lead due to his earlier pit stop under the Virtual Safety Car. Marti had a significant advantage over the drivers with a different strategy, but his lead wasn’t big enough to make a pit stop and maintain the top position. Marti had to manage his soft tires to stay ahead of the pack. Halfway through the race, Bortoleto overtook Marti for the virtual lead. Bearman, who was in second place, encountered technical issues and had to retire from the race. It became clear on lap 23 that without the intervention of the Safety Car, Colapinto and the other drivers with an alternative strategy wouldn’t finish in a favorable position. Bortoleto was over 20 seconds behind the overall race leader. Marti faced difficulties on lap 24 and was pressured by Hadjar. Hadjar eventually overtook Marti on lap 27. Bortoleto began to make progress in traffic, overtaking Zak O’Sullivan for fourth place. Hadjar, who was in second place, complained that his tires were being affected by the time behind Marti. Colapinto made his mandatory pit stop on lap 33, switching from soft tires to supersoft tires. He rejoined the race in eighth place with only a few laps remaining. Colapinto’s rise continued as he overtook Durksen and Fittipaldi, securing sixth and fifth place respectively. Aron and Marti argued with their engineers, while Colapinto closed in on them. Colapinto overtook Aron and Marti on consecutive laps, securing third place and then second place on the final lap. However, he was too far behind Bortoleto to challenge for the win. Bortoleto crossed the finish line with a four-second advantage to claim his first victory. Colapinto finished in second place, and Hadjar completed the podium in third. Marti finished in fourth place, followed by Fittipaldi in fifth. Aron received a penalty and finished in sixth place, ahead of Durksen, Cordeel, Barnard, and O’Sullivan, who completed the top ten.
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The football star Cristiano Ronaldo is causing controversy once again. The player, who recently transferred to Manchester United, was caught at an underground party in a luxury nightclub in Lisbon. The images, shared on social media, show the athlete without a mask and disregarding social distancing measures. This is not the first time Ronaldo has been involved in controversies during the pandemic.
The Portuguese ace has been previously criticized for not following public health recommendations. In March of last year, he was accused of breaking quarantine in Italy, where he played for Juventus. Additionally, Ronaldo was also fined for disregarding isolation rules during a trip to Portugal.
The player’s irresponsible actions have sparked anger among fans and the general population. Many people believe that he should set an example and respect pandemic control measures. Furthermore, Ronaldo’s lack of care could put other people’s health at risk.
Despite the criticism, the athlete still has a large number of admirers. Many fans justify Ronaldo’s actions, claiming that he is only human and can make mistakes. However, it is important to remember that as a public and influential figure, the player has a greater responsibility regarding his conduct.
Portuguese authorities are already investigating the case and may impose sanctions on the player. Additionally, Manchester United has also commented on the incident, stating that they will take the necessary measures to ensure their players comply with health and safety regulations.
Meanwhile, the pandemic continues to ravage the world, with thousands of people suffering from the disease and the economic impacts. It is essential that everyone does their part and follows the health authorities’ guidelines to help contain the virus’s spread. The irresponsibility of some individuals, like Cristiano Ronaldo, only complicates this collective fight.
