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Martí reveals where he and Campos have been strong in 2025 ahead of European triple header
Josep María Martí has revealed where exactly he and Campos Racing have been so strong so far this season, as he previewed the upcoming triple header that starts next week in Imola.
The Spaniard has had a positive start to the 2025 campaign, winning the Sakhir Sprint Race, before adding another podium at the same event a week later in Jeddah.
Martí now heads to Europe second in the Drivers’ Championship on 41 points, just 12 behind leader Richard Verschoor. Looking at the season so far, the 19-year-old was pleased with how things had been going.
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“It’s going good,” he said. “I definitely cannot complain. We've had a solid start to the season, there's points to improve but all in all, a good start.
“If I had to be honest the strongest point is the race pace. I think as a whole, maybe we haven't been the quickest, for example in Bahrain, Alex Dunne was the quickest and in Jeddah, for sure it was Richard Verschoor.
“But we still managed to get away with a P4 and P5 and two podiums in the Sprint, so I think our race pace is definitely our strength.”
As for Qualifying, Martí had previously mentioned that he needed improve his one lap pace. His P7 in Jeddah was a step in the right direction as it was the first time he qualified in the top 10 this year.
While he still feels he has to find more performance, he acknowledges that it is a lot about the fine margins that come with being in Formula 2.
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“Mostly it just comes down to the gaps being so narrow,” he explained. “In Jeddah, we were less than two and a half tenths off pole, and I was P7. I looked at some data and I had two tenths within myself.
“It obviously annoys you to not get it right, but to be honest, if the trend heading towards the European season is what it was like in Jeddah, in that we have a chance here and there and the pace is guaranteed to be there, I don't mind qualifying P3 and P5.
“But I definitely think that going forward it will be to try and be within that top five.”
Speaking more about the competition on the grid this year, the Red Bull Junior praised the performance of the rookies, and says he expects to see more first year drivers make the leap to fight at the front.
“It's very rewarding,” Martí when asked about competing in such a talented field. “The rookies have been competitive, we are still yet to see some of the rookies perform, but they are more than capable of being on the podium the same way Leo Fornaroli is there fighting for the top step.
“There are a lot of drivers who are capable of putting up a good fight and can compete at the front. From a personal point of view, I am happy to be competitive.
“But looking at the guys around me, they are all doing an amazing job. So, it's a very competitive generation, and we have a very competitive season to look forward too.”
Martí will be back out on track with the rest of his rivals in Imola next weekend for Round 4. This signals the start of the European season, as well as the beginning of a triple header that sees the paddock stop at Monaco and end at his home race weekend in Barcelona.
“I am definitely feeling excited,” he continued. “Monaco last year, I was so quick but didn't get to show it. Imola is a fantastic track, we had a really competitive car there last year and I am sure we will have a good car there again this year.
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“To be honest I am excited for the race. It will be a high deg race and I think people will enjoy it a lot, it will be interesting. Barcelona, home race, the end of the triple header, I am going to enjoy myself.
“My family will be there, but I am super excited for the triple header, especially coming off a really competitive double header, so looking forward to racing.”