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2026 FIA F2 Belgian Grand Prix Spa Sprint Race Latest Results

Highlights

  • Joshua Dürksen won the Spa Sprint Race, his second 2024 victory.
  • Martinius Stenshorne finished second, Dino Beganovic placed third.
  • John Bennett’s spin caused a late safety car intervention.
  • Gabriele Mini retired early, impacting his championship hopes.
  • Nikola Tsolov ended winning streak but secured fourth place.
  • Dürksen earned maximum points, shaking up the championship standings.

Joshua Dürksen wins the Formula 2 Sprint Race at Spa after a late safety-car restart. The Paraguayan controls the closing lap to seal his second victory of the season.

He previously won in Melbourne’s opener. Under pressure from Martinius Stenshorne, Dürksen keeps track position. Dino Beganovic secures third for DAMS Lucas Oil.

Stenshorne shows race pace in the Rodin car but lacks a clean passing chance. Beganovic banks important points, maintaining momentum in a tight mid-season fight.

Joshua Dürksen leads the field during the F2 Sprint Race at Spa-Francorchamps
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Dürksen resists intense final-lap pressure to clinch the Spa Sprint win.

Nikola Tsolov’s winning sequence ends, yet fourth for Campos Racing limits damage. The Bulgarian remains well placed heading into the longer Feature Race.

Gabriele Mini retires early, denting his title push. Further DNFs include Noel Leon for Campos and Cian Shields for AIX, reducing potential pressure on the leaders.

John Bennett spins late, triggering the safety car. The neutralisation compresses the field. Dürksen nails the restart and defends decisively to the chequered flag.

A late safety car for John Bennett’s spin sets up a one-lap dash to the flag.

The points go 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1. Dürksen banks 10, Stenshorne 8, Beganovic 6 to complete the podium scorers.

Podium finishers celebrate after the F2 Sprint Race at Spa
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Tsolov takes 5 for fourth. Dunne earns 4, Camara 3, with Bilinski and Goethe completing the scorers on 2 and 1.

The Belgian Sprint Race at Spa-Francorchamps adds a twist to the title battle. Results remain provisional pending FIA checks. Dürksen’s haul tightens margins up front.

Gabriele Mini’s retirement dents his championship momentum at a critical phase.

Focus shifts to the Feature Race, with strategy and tyre life paramount. The formbook from FIA F2 Belgian qualifying and evolving grip will shape overtaking chances.

The F2 programme supports the F1 Belgian Grand Prix. For the top category’s outcomes, see the 2026 F1 Belgian GP results.

Visual Summary



DÜRKSEN 🇵🇾



SC

2
Stenshorne
8 pts

1
Dürksen
10 pts 🏁

3
Beganovic
6 pts


Dürksen Survives Late Safety Car
To Clinch Spa Sprint Glory

Dürksen

WIN

Stenshorne

2

Beganovic

3

Tsolov

4

Dunne

5

Camara

6

Bilinski

7

Goethe

8


⚠️ Late Safety Car changed the game: Bennett’s crash set up a dramatic final lap!


Championship contender Gabriele Mini retired early, shaking up the title race. Tsolov’s winning streak ends, but he stays in contention.


The Spa-Francorchamps Sprint: Speed, Survival, and Points Shakeup



Eyes now turn to the feature race
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