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2026 Monaco Grand Prix F2 Qualifying: Full Results and Highlights
Highlights
- Rafael Camara secured pole with a 1:20.923 lap time.
- Nikola Tsolov led Group B with a 1:21.053 lap.
- John Bennett caused a red flag after crashing at first corner.
- Kush Maini may face a penalty for causing early session red flag.
- Camara and Tsolov form the front row for Monaco feature race.
- Qualifying crucial at Monaco due to limited race overtaking chances.
Rafael Camara takes pole for the Formula 2 feature race in Monaco, eclipsing Group B leader Nikola Tsolov with the day’s fastest lap.
Qualifying runs in two groups to manage traffic on the tight circuit. The quicker overall time earns pole, with the other group’s fastest joining on the front row.
The odd-numbered grid slots come from the pole sitter’s group, while even-numbered places are filled by the other group, locking in track position importance.
Camara tops Group A with a 1:20.923, ahead of Alex Dunne and Dino Beganovic. A late red flag follows John Bennett’s first-corner crash with four minutes remaining.
Camara’s 1:20.923 beats Group B’s benchmark by 0.130s to secure pole.
Despite a damaged steering arm, Camara’s team executes a rapid repair. He returns and delivers under pressure, recalling Ollie Bearman’s gritty Baku pole heroics.
In Group B, Tsolov posts 1:21.053, with Martinius Stenshorne next and Kush Maini third. The Bulgarian remains composed through multiple interruptions.
Kush Maini faces a potential penalty after triggering an early red flag at the Nouvelle Chicane.
Maini spins Laurens van Hoepen at the chicane. Van Hoepen stalls on the inside kerb, briefly disordering the pack before the session resumes.
Because Camara’s time is quicker, he starts P1 with Tsolov alongside. Ritomo Miyata and van Hoepen secure competitive spots within their respective group orders.
At Monaco, qualifying is king; scarce overtakes make track position decisive.
Strategy will hinge on clean air and pit timing, with guidance from the latest Monaco Grand Prix strategy analysis.
The feature race supports the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix weekend. Stewards’ calls, including on Maini, could still reshape the final grid.
Broader context from recent F2 and F3 championship changes may also steer teams’ tactical choices through the season.
Visual Summary
?Camara
Pole • 1:20.923
⚡Tsolov
P2 • 1:21.053
Group A
Group B
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Rafael Camara storms to pole in Monaco after a tense split-group shootout.
Group A vs. Group B
Grid set Monaco-style: fastest Group A drivers fill odd places, top Group B drivers fill even. Tension, drama, and a true test of nerve.
1️⃣ Camara’s near-miracle lap
2️⃣ Tsolov leads Group B
Qualifying interrupted by crashes, red flags & Monaco’s chaos — the grid is set, but drama may not be over.
James William covers the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, from the Rolex 24 at Daytona to sprint-race formats. His reports include prototype performance reviews, GT class battles, and pit-stop strategy insights for endurance-racing fans.
