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F1 Sim Racing: Another Podium, But Team Slips Back At 2024 Finale

Day two of the 2024 F1 Sim Racing World Championship finale in Stockholm, Sweden was a mixed one for our team.

A last-gasp overtake in Las Vegas secured Jarno Opmeer a P3 finish, while a similarly determined and dramatic finish in Qatar later in the day saw the Dutchman collect P6 on the line.

Both races demonstrated the quality Jarno brings to the team, maximising the potential of the car at both tracks.

Jarno said: "I am proud of the way the team kept going on another tricky and challenging day.

"I pushed to the very end and was able to claim a couple of positions on the line in both races."

The day was a frustrating one for team-mate Jake Benham, who was caught up in incidents in both races and finished both events well outside the points.

He was spun by an Aston when coming through the field on an offset tyre strategy in Vegas, before being hit and sustaining front wing damage during the early stages in Qatar.

Jake said: "It is disappointing to have factors outside of our control affect our race.

"Going from fighting for podiums and scoring good points in one race to scoring nothing in the next two is frustrating.

"Hopefully Dani and Jarno can bring home a good result in the final race of the season."

Having come into the week with a chance of claiming both Driver and Team titles, the team now sits P4, and must overhaul a 25 point gap ahead to claim P2.

Jarno has dropped to P4 and can finish no higher in the driver's standings.

What's Up Next?

The final event of season will take place around the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi later today.

Dani Bereznay will return to the rigs alongside Jarno, as the team look to finish the season on a high.

The duo claimed the team's best result of the season with P1 and P3 at Silverstone. Dani also took pole for the race.

Jarno said: "The final day will be about ending the season on a high, and securing as many points for the team, who have given it their all during an intense season."

Both Qualifying and race sessions will be streamed live on F1's YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch channels at the following times (CEST):

14:20: Abu Dhabi Qualifying

17:15: Abu Dhabi Race

Be sure to follow the action on our Esports (link to team page) Team social channels:

Twitter: @MercedesF1Esp

Instagram: @mercedesf1esports

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