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Bennett Clinches First F2 Win with Dramatic Last-Lap Overtake
Highlights
- John Bennett won his first FIA Formula 2 Sprint Race at Spielberg.
- Bennett overtook Sebastian Montoya on the final lap at Turn 4.
- Montoya finished second; Rafael Villagomez secured third place.
- Alpine Academy drivers Dunne and Minì finished fourth and fifth.
- The race showcased strong talents and intense competition in Formula 2.
- Next event to further test drivers’ skills in the championship.
John Bennett claims his maiden FIA Formula 2 victory in the Spielberg Sprint, defeating Sebastian Montoya with a last-lap pass at Turn 4 to deliver TRIDENT a composed win.
Starting second, Bennett launched cleanly and moved ahead initially. PREMA’s Montoya recovered mid-distance, reasserting track position as the pair distanced themselves from the chasing pack.
The contest condenses into the DRS run to Turn 4, where traction from Turn 3 and defensive positioning decide opportunities. Bennett remains close enough to force a decisive final-lap chance.
On the final lap, Montoya covers the inside. Bennett executes a clean switchback, prioritising exit speed to complete the pass before the next braking zone and seal control of the race.
Bennett’s last-lap Turn 4 switchback delivers his first FIA F2 victory for TRIDENT.
Bennett crosses the line first. Montoya finishes second after dictating much of the middle phase but lacks the late-race margin to respond.
Rafael Villagomez secures third for Van Amersfoort Racing, converting consistent pace into a controlled podium that underlines the team’s recent upward trend.
Alpine Academy prospects Alexander Dunne and Gabriele Minì lock down fourth and fifth, reinforcing programme depth.
Alexander Dunne takes fourth for Rodin Motorsport, ahead of MP Motorsport’s Gabriele Minì in fifth. Both manage pace effectively in clean air, capitalising when the leaders broke away.
Rafael Camara finishes sixth for Invicta Racing, with Roman Bilinski seventh for DAMS Lucas Oil. ART Grand Prix’s Kush Maini claims the final point in eighth.
Eight different teams score points, emphasising Formula 2’s competitive breadth at Spielberg.
The result tightens the immediate picture heading into the Red Bull Ring weekend, complementing context from Austrian GP F2 qualifying and highlighting how track position shapes outcomes here.
Strategically, Spielberg rewards discipline on traction zones and measured aggression into Turn 4, echoing themes from recent pole strategy analysis focused on managing risk and opportunity around DRS windows.
Bennett’s breakthrough continues a season trend of emerging winners, following stories like Rivera’s first win, and strengthens his position within the evolving fight after the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.
Visual Summary
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Final Lap Thriller:
Bennett’s Bold Move Seals Maiden F2 Win!
Spielberg Sprint — June 27, 2026
1
John Bennett
TRIDENT
2
Sebastian Montoya
PREMA
3
R. Villagomez
VAR
4. Alexander Dunne
5. Gabriele Minì
6. Rafael Camara
7. Roman Bilinski
8. Kush Maini
5. Gabriele Minì
6. Rafael Camara
7. Roman Bilinski
8. Kush Maini
A new winner rises
Can anyone stop Bennett’s momentum?
Can anyone stop Bennett’s momentum?
Daniel Miller reports on Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends with race-day analysis, team-radio highlights, and point-standings updates. He explains power-unit upgrades, aerodynamic developments, and driver rivalries in straightforward, SEO-friendly language for a global F1 audience.
