It was the second round of the 2017 FIA Formula 2 Championship and was run in support of the 2017 Spanish Grand Prix.

The abrasive surface as well as the demanding nature of the track meant that tyres played a vital role in the races - as much as they did in the previous round in Bahrain.

[2] The immaculate conditions remained for the qualifying session, where Leclerc took his second pole position in succession.

Once the session resumed, the remainder of the field looked forward to eclipse Ghiotto's time.

Rowland eventually pressured Albon into a mistake to take the lead of the race, although both still had an impending pitstop to make.

Rowland gained on the third-placed Matsushita and eventually passed him on the main straight with use of DRS.

For Charles Leclerc though, the win was rather comfortable and proved once again that he and the Prema outfit looked to be the team to beat for this years championship.

Ralph Boschung stalled on the grid and contact between Nyck de Vries and Antonio Fuoco brought out the safety car before the end of the first lap.

After a lock-up from Malja, Matsushita took second place and proceeded to pursue Latifi, whilst Rowland passed him further down the circuit.