Mini claims F2 sprint win at Hungaroring
Gabriele Mini took a dramatic victory in the F2 sprint race at the 2026 Hungarian GP, lunging past Montoya for the lead on lap 17 before pulling clear. The MP Motorsport driver claimed 11 points and closed on championship leader Nikola Tsolov after the Red Bull junior collided with Montoya.
Mini takes control in Hungary sprint
Gabriele Mini secured his second FIA Formula 2 victory of the 2026 season with a controlled performance in the Hungaroring sprint race.[1] The Alpine Academy driver for MP Motorsport pounced on lap 17 to pass Sebastian Montoya for the lead.
Mini then extended his advantage and added the bonus point for fastest lap.[2] He finished ahead of Dino Beganovic in second and Laurens van Hoepen in third.
Key incidents reshape standings
Montoya and championship leader Nikola Tsolov collided at turn 1 after Tsolov attempted a lunge on the Colombian driver.[3] Both retired from the race.
Related reading
- [1]F2: Mini in full control to win F2 Sprint Race and close points gap to Tsolov (formula1). Accessed 2026-07-26.
- [2]2026 Budapest FIA Formula 2 Race (fiaformula2). Accessed 2026-07-26.
- [3]Formula 2 2026 Hungarian GP - Sprint Race Results (motorsportweek). Accessed 2026-07-26.