Alex Dunne Secures First 2026 F2 Victory in Baku to Revive Title Hopes

Alex Dunne has made a timely return to the Formula 2 spotlight with a win in Azerbaijan, signaling a robust bid for the championship. The Rodin Motorsport driver, who is also part of the Alpine F1 Academy, took full advantage of his pole position, navigating the chaotic race conditions to secure his first victory of the 2026 season.

Starting strong, Dunne capitalized on an early Safety Car to emerge from the pits in effective control of the race. The final laps saw him overtake Oliver Goethe, who had yet to pit, allowing Dunne to race to the finish unfettered. This victory propels him to third in the standings, a mere eight points shy of the current leader, Rafael Camara.

Dunne's tenacity was also on display earlier in the weekend when he edged out Noel Leon in a tight finish, earning fourth place in another session. Meanwhile, the standings are a tight affair, with Invicta Racing's Camara leading by just a single point over Nikola Tsolov, who faced disappointment after failing to complete the first feature race.

It wasn't just Dunne celebrating, as his teammate Martinius Stenshorne fought back to secure second place, making it a Rodin 1-2. After losing ground during the Safety Car and pit stops, Stenshorne's recovery drive added to Rodin's successful outing. Dino Beganovic rounded off the podium, following his earlier Sprint Race win for DAMS Lucas Oil.

For those eager for more details on the FIA Formula 2 Feature Race 1, the official website provides a comprehensive report. As the championship heats up, the focus remains on Dunne's revived campaign and whether he can maintain this momentum to challenge for the title.