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As he gears up for his second campaign in Formula 2 in 2025, the young Spaniard will return stronger, more experienced, and with his sights firmly set on consistent podium finishes & wind even championship centered mind. Backed by the Red Bull Junior Team ready to build on the lessons learned during his rookie year. But before we look ahead to what promises to be an exciting chapter in his career, let’s take a rewind to his 2024 season full of highs, heartbreaks, and the kind of moments that define a driver’s character.
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Starting the season with a bang, the rookie left a lasting impression in Bahrain, delivering consecutive podium finishes in his debut weekend. His Sprint Race performance showcased masterful tyre management and precision overtaking, earning him third place, while the Feature Race saw him step up another level, finishing second. It was a dream start, one that established him as a rising star to watch.
However, motorsport is a sport of contrasts, and what followed was a series of challenges that tested the limits of his patience and determination.
In Jeddah, despite picking up points in the Sprint, his Feature Race came to an abrupt end after spinning out in the opening corners. Melbourne was another weekend to forget as a chaotic first-lap incident involving his teammate and two other drivers sent him careening into the barriers.
The challenges kept coming. At Imola, a bizarre pit stop mishaped caused by another team’s loose wheels left his car improperly serviced, forcing an early retirement. Spa added to the frustration with consecutive DNFs, this time due to mechanical failures. Even flashes of brilliance, such as a lightning start in Sunday’s Feature Race, were cruelly cut short by collisions outside his control.
But amidst the chaos, he proved his mettle. Spielberg delivered a glimmer of hope as he secured a hard-fought second place in the Sprint Race, a result made sweeter by the fact it came at Red Bull’s home circuit. It was a moment that reminded the paddock of his undeniable potential.
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Sadly unfortunately later on at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix we had the teammates Isack and Pepe’s qualifying come to an due to the same collision they encountered at the same corner, even happening just seconds apart.
The breakthrough came under the dazzling lights of Yas Marina. After a season defined by near-misses and hard luck, he finally tasted victory, delivering a flawless drive to claim his first Formula 2 win. It was a moment of triumph, underscoring his resilience and ability to rise above adversity. Not content with just one standout performance, he closed out the season with a gritty sixth-place finish in the final race, showing his determination to end the year on a high.
the majority of the fans were soo hapoh finally seeing the driver on the place he deserves and the place that makes him the happiest!
His rookie year may have been a rollercoaster of emotions, but it was also an invaluable learning experience. Four podiums and a first victory marked a strong foundation, while the lessons learned from his trials will undoubtedly fuel his ambition heading into 2025. With the grit and tenacity he displayed throughout 2024, it’s clear that this young talent is just getting started.
Pepe’s talent continues into the 2025 F2 Season as his signs a new deal with the team and even after 4 years with the team he stays another year at the spanish owned team hoping for a great season into the new yeatlr with more wins and podiums with his new teammate and new roomie Arvid Lindblad.