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Emerson Fittipaldi left the Australian GP without points, but he gained confidence from a promising F2 debut weekend. The AIX Racing rookie showed strong pace in qualifying and looked set to challenge for a place inside the top 10 before a late red flag halted his progress, dropping him to P19. He responded well in…
After a challenging rookie campaign in FIA Formula 2, Gabriele Minì begins the 2026 F2 season with a clear objective: redemption. The Italian driver has embraced a new chapter with MP Motorsport, using the change of environment as an opportunity to reset, refocus, and rebuild momentum. Early signs suggest that the move has already paid…
Laurens van Hoepen launched his 2026 FIA Formula 2 campaign in style, securing his maiden podium in the Melbourne F2 Feature Race. The result marked a significant milestone in his career and delivered Trident their first appearance on the rostrum since 2024. The performance immediately signalled that both driver and team have taken a step…
Kush Maini has entered the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season with renewed determination, fully aware that this campaign could define his future in the F2 Championship. The ART Grand Prix driver began his fourth season in Melbourne, where he qualified seventh but failed to score points after encountering issues in both races. Maini confident despite…
Nico Varrone has embarked on one of the most significant transitions of his racing career, moving from a successful endurance racing path into FIA Formula 2 for the 2026 F2 season. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver kicked off his rookie campaign earlier this month in Melbourne, showing flashes of speed despite a challenging race result….
Cian Shields begins his 2026 FIA Formula 2 campaign with a renewed sense of purpose, returning to AIX Racing for a second consecutive F2 season. Shields enters the year with a clearer understanding of both the car and the championship, aiming to convert his rookie-year experience into stronger results and greater consistency. Having completed a…
Rafael Villagómez began his 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship campaign with a determined and composed performance in Melbourne, narrowly missing out on a points finish. Villagómez crossed the line in P11 on Sunday, yet his 2026 Melbourne F2 Feature Race told a deeper story than the final classification suggested. He demonstrated strong pace throughout the…
ART Grand Prix’s Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak got his rookie F2 campaign off to a strong start at the 2026 season opener in Melbourne, securing a double-points finish as the Thai driver heads into the second round of the year. Reflecting on a strong opening weekend, the 20 year-old left Australia pleased with how his rookie season…
Campos Racing left the 2026 F2 Australian GP at the top of the Teams’ Standings, after an impressive opening weekend from rookie drivers Noel León and Nikola Tsolov. León achieved a P2 podium in his first-ever F2 Sprint Race, while Nikola Tsolov claimed his maiden F2 victory during Sunday’s eventful Feature Race. Campos praises Tsolov…
The FIA has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GP races as it has deemed the region not safe enough for F1 and its support series to travel to as a war is currently taking place. The governing body has confirmed that there will not be any replacements as there was not enough time to…
