Formula 2 heads to Monaco for the fourth round of the 2026 with Gabrielle Minì leading the way.
His rivals will all be hoping to cut down his 21-point advantage but these five drivers require a strong weekend more than most.
Not your usual morning commute… ??#F2 #MonacoGP pic.twitter.com/TvsQlUBDqW
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Dino Beganovic
The Swedish driver has performed well so far in 2026, but results so far haven’t reflected his speed. He took pole in Australia, before a technical issue ended his Feature Race, before scoring his first 2026 podium, and narrowly missing out on victory in Miami.
He looked set for another podium in Canada, but more technical gremlins emerged and left him with no points.
Heading to Monaco, the DAMS driver will be keen to ensure the stop-start nature of his season’s momentum doesn’t unravel into a run of poor results.
Ahead of the weekend, he said: “We know our race pace is very competitive, so if we can get through qualifying and line up towards the front, I will be very confident.”
VOLUME UP! ?
It's time for #F2 garage ASMR w/ Dino Beganovic! ??#RoadToF1 pic.twitter.com/dFQ6WG2V4N
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Nikola Tsolov
The early championship leader left Montreal with no points scored after a messy and penalty-filled weekend. The Bulgarian was unlucky to be hit by Kush Maini in the Feature Race and will want to ensure the championship momentum doesn’t turn against him ahead of a busy summer in Europe.
The Red Bull Junior took victory in Melbourne and the Miami Sprint to carry a championship to Montreal, but now finds himself over 20 points behind Gabrielle Minì.
He will be aiming to roar back with a big score in Monaco.
Rafael Villagomez
The Mexican produced an impressive weekend in Canada with his speed, but it ultimately came to nothing.
He was set for a Sprint Race podium but clattered the wall on the exit of Turn 4, before a collision with Brazil’s Rafael Camara on Sunday broke his front suspension and ended his race.
Van Amersfoort Racing will be hoping the 24-year-old can again be fighting towards the front in both races and pick up his first points of the season.
The lightest of touches with Câmara puts an early end to Rafael Villagómez's Sunday in Canada ?? #F2 #CanadianGP pic.twitter.com/8rmt5JSa1l
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Laurens Van Hoepen
Canada’s poleman is coming to Monaco off the back of a heart-breaking crash whilst leading the Montreal Feature Race.
Overall, Canada was a weekend of mixed emotions for both Van Hoepen and the Trident team, with a stunning pole position followed by two disastrous races, although both the Dutchman and team mate John Bennett showed good speed.
If they can repeat that pace, and perhaps more importantly, stay out of trouble, another podium appearance could be on the cards.
Van Hoepen already has two this season, finishing second to Tsolov in Australia and Miami.
INTO THE WALL OF CHAMPIONS ?
The incident that sent pole-sitter Laurens van Hoepen crashing out of the lead in our Montreal Feature Race ?#F2 #CanadianGP pic.twitter.com/O6ISv1S3Po
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Josh Durksen
The Paraguayan harboured ambitions of a title challenge in 2026 after two impressive seasons at AIX as he moved to Invicta.
And while there is still a chance for him to build that challenge, 16 points from his first three rounds wasn’t what Durksen was hoping for, especially having taken 10 points in the opening race by winning the Melbourne Sprint.
His speed has been competitive and the 23-year-old will hope to build momentum through the European season.
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