Motorsport · Formula 2 · 2026

Date & time

8 Mar 2026, 01:25

Round

1

Venue

Albert Park Circuit

Location

Melbourne, Australia

The 2026 FIA Formula 2 season concludes its opening weekend with the high-stakes Feature Race at the Albert Park Circuit. Spanning 33 laps, this race introduces the added complexity of mandatory pit stops, forcing teams to balance raw speed with tire preservation and strategic timing. The "green" street circuit will be at its most rubbered-in state following the Formula 1 qualifying sessions, but the threat of a Safety Car remains high, which can completely reset the strategy for the leaders. Dino Beganovic starts from the pole after a commanding performance in qualifying, and he will be eager to secure his first win of the season after a quiet Sprint Race. He shares the front row with Martinius Stenshorne, while Alex Dunne and Noel León lurk behind in the second row. A key driver to watch is Joshua Dürksen, who enters the Feature Race with massive momentum following his dominant victory in Saturday's Sprint. Additionally, Gabriele Minì will be looking to repeat his heroic charge from the back of the grid, having already demonstrated that overtaking is possible on this revised Melbourne layout.