Indian racer Jehan Daruvala earned his maiden Formula 2 podium after pipping championship leader Mick Schumacher in a gripping battle for the third place at the Bahrain Grand Prix support race, here.
Starting eighth on the grid, Daruvala gained two places and stayed sixth for a few laps. However, in Lap 5, he lost two places and was forced off the circuit.
The resulting loss of speed cost him more positions. He stayed in tenth place for a few laps before pitting to change tyres.
The 22-year-old Indian emerged from the pits down in the 18th place but quickly climbed up the order.