Francesco Molinari rediscovers form to claim share of lead in Abu Dhabi

Francesco Molinari claimed a share of the halfway lead in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship (Richard Sellers/PA)

Francesco Molinari’s welcome resurgence gathered pace as the former Open champion claimed a share of the lead in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

A second consecutive 67 at Yas Links gave Molinari a halfway total of 10 under par matched only by compatriot Guido Migliozzi, who birdied his final three holes to return a 69.