27 Nov 2014

Evans finishes GP2 season strongly

8:21 am on 27 November 2014

The New Zealand GP2 racing driver Mitch Evans has finished his 2014 season off strongly with a fourth place in the sprint race in Abu Dhabi.

Mitch Evans (right) celebrates his 3rd place podium at the final round of the 2014 GP2 series at Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi. 22 November 2014.

Mitch Evans (right) celebrates his 3rd place podium at the final round of the 2014 GP2 series at Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi. 22 November 2014. Photo: Photosport

Evans was already guaranteed of finishing fourth in the season's drivers standings after coming third in the first race at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Evans started the 22-lap sprint race from sixth position but made his way up to fourth place in the last race of the 2014 GP2 season.

He says he's satisfied with the weekend and proud of achieving fourth in the championship.

Evans' year included two wins, two second and two third place finishes.