Joshua Duerksen gears up for Monaco's streets in Formula 2

Paraguayan racing driver Joshua Duerksen is set to compete in the prestigious FIA Formula 2 championship on the challenging street circuit of Monaco. The 22-year-old, driving for Invicta Racing, sees the upcoming race as a significant opportunity to advance his season, following a promising start in Australia.

Duerksen achieved a notable victory in the sprint race in Melbourne and secured points in the main race. After the cancellation of Middle Eastern events due to conflict, the Formula 2 calendar introduced new venues, including Miami, USA, and Montreal, Canada. In these races, Duerksen continued to impress, earning points in both sprint and main races, including a fifth-place finish in Montreal's sprint race and tenth in the main event.

The Canadian Grand Prix, however, presented mixed results, with a retirement in the sprint race and a finish outside the points in the main Sunday race. Now, Duerksen faces his first European race of the season in Monaco, a circuit notorious for its difficulty in overtaking, demanding precision and flawless execution from drivers.

The schedule for the Monaco weekend includes free practice sessions on Thursday, starting at 10:00 AM local time. Qualifying for Duerksen's group (Group B) is set for Friday at 10:34 AM. The sprint race is scheduled for Saturday at 9:15 AM, followed by the main race on Sunday at 4:25 AM.