The 2026 F2 Monaco GP marked the beginning of the European leg of the season, with the fourth round delivering more drama and on-track action. The Principality saw two different winners crowned, as Noel León took victory in the Sprint on Saturday before Nikola Tsolov secured another win on the streets of Monaco, completing a Campos Racing sweep.
While the weekend ended in heartbreak for polesitter Rafael Câmara, there is little time to reflect as Formula 2 heads to Barcelona for the next round this weekend. Before that, however, we take a look at the winners and losers from the 2026 F2 Monaco GP.
Winners of the weekend
Campos Racing’s Nikola Tsolov & Noel León
It is fair to say it was a highly successful weekend for Campos Racing and both of their drivers, as they swept both victories at the 2026 F2 Monaco GP. With Tsolov qualifying on the front row alongside Câmara and León inside the top ten, the Spanish outfit continued its impressive run of consistent form, with both drivers having now secured podiums since the opening round in Melbourne.
Although Tsolov appeared to struggle for pace on Saturday, out in front, León controlled the race from lights to flag. The Mexican driver has seemingly found his footing in Sprint races, capitalising on the reverse-grid format to claim his second consecutive Sprint Race victory. While Tsolov missed out on points, León’s victory saw him move into second in the Drivers’ Standings heading into Sunday’s Feature Race.
After a tough round in Montreal, Tsolov arrived in Monaco seeking redemption—and the Bulgarian delivered exactly that. After a strong launch off the line, he remained close behind race leader Rafael Câmara in the early stages. However, once Câmara emerged from the pits on cold tyres and eventually ran off into the run off down at Turn 1, Tsolov capitalised on his rival’s struggles to seize the lead. From there, he managed the race effectively, showcasing strong pace out in front.
With his third victory of the season, Tsolov now sits just one point adrift of championship leader Gabriele Minì, who entered the weekend with a significant gap over his competitors. Meanwhile, Campos Racing lead the Teams’ Standings, with the Spanish outfit and its drivers heading into their home race in Barcelona full of confidence.
DAMS Lucas Oil’s Dino Beganovic & Roman Bilinski
Since the opening round in Melbourne, both DAMS Lucas Oil drivers have endured their fair share of misfortune, despite consistently demonstrating clear competitiveness. For Beganovic, who has suffered two Feature Race retirements, and Bilinski, who had only previously scored in Sprint races before the weekend, the 2026 F2 Monaco GP marked a far more successful outing for the team.
With both cars inside the top ten, Bilinski qualified 9th, which allowed him to start on the front row for the Sprint Race on Saturday—a position he converted into his maiden F2 podium. Although Beganovic left Qualifying with some regrets, the Swede was still able to salvage a points-scoring finish.
The following day, Beganovic managed to improve and followed that with a P3 finish, while Bilinski crossed the line in 10th. Nonetheless, with both drivers scoring points in both races, DAMS Lucas Oil enjoyed a well-executed weekend and secured a strong points haul relative to their rivals. Heading into the Barcelona round, the team sits fifth in the Teams’ Standings with 54 points.
Alex Dunne
Unlike previous weekends, which had its ups and downs, the 2026 F2 Monaco GP proved to be a strong outing for Dunne, who qualified 3rd on Friday. Although the Irishman failed to score points in the Sprint on Saturday, the weekend marked a strong contrast to his 2025 Monaco experience.
He finished second in Sunday’s Feature Race after a clean, controlled drive, staying out of trouble and managing his tyres effectively. Despite admitting that Rodin and himself lacked the pace to fight for victory, he was pleased to leave the weekend with valuable points. Heading into Barcelona, his podium result leaves him tied for third in the standings with teammate Martinius Stenshorne.
Losers of the weekend
Rafael Câmara
After a difficult and uncharacteristic weekend in Montreal, Câmara would have been hoping to bounce back strongly at the 2026 F2 Monaco GP. However, the round proved to be another costly opportunity to score valuable points in his championship campaign. Despite securing pole position after sustaining suspension damage to his car, Sunday’s Feature Race ultimately ended in heartbreak for the reigning Formula 3 champion.
Câmara managed to finish in the points on Saturday, taking the final scoring position. However, as the lights went out on Sunday, he appeared to have the race under control up until his pit stop. Emerging on a new set of tyres, he struggled on his outlap, which significantly reduced his advantage. As Tsolov closed in on warmer rubber, the Brazilian locked up into the first corner and ran straight on into the run-off area.
Despite claiming two points from pole position, he ultimately lost what could have been a potential first win and 25 valuable points in his bid to close the gap to Minì at the time, when he sat 2nd in the Drivers’ Standings. With his main rivals scoring, Câmara has since dropped to 7th in the championship. While there are still many rounds remaining, the Invicta driver will be hoping for a stronger weekend in Barcelona after two difficult consecutive rounds.
Oliver Goethe
Goethe is in desperate need of a clean weekend and some points soon, as he continues a run of point-less finishes. In almost every weekend since Melbourne, the MP Motorsport driver has been involved in race or session-ending incidents, which have often left him on the back foot for the remainder of the weekend. Heading into the fifth round of the season, and now in his second year, Goethe will be hoping to showcase his true potential in the coming rounds as the championship returns to more familiar circuits.
