News Summary
- Rafael Câmara leads the F2 championship with 207 points
- Nikola Tsolov is seven points behind, with Alexander Dunne 18 off the lead
- Uncertainty over the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds means Baku could decide the title
Rafael Câmara left Baku at the top of the 2026 Formula 2 standings after turning an 11-point deficit into a seven-point advantage over Nikola Tsolov.
The Invicta driver began the extended Azerbaijan round behind his Campos rival and failed to score after receiving a penalty in the Sprint. The title fight changed completely across the two Feature Races.
Câmara moved into the championship lead by finishing fourth on Friday while Tsolov retired in a seven-car accident. He then strengthened that position on Saturday when he inherited victory after Alexander Dunne received a five-second penalty.
Câmara now has 207 points, seven more than Tsolov. Dunne remains firmly involved on 189, while Gabriele Minì is fourth with 163.
Could Baku decide the 2026 F2 championship?
The championship remains affected by uncertainty surrounding the planned rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi because of the conflict in the Middle East.
Formula 1 has postponed its final decision on the two events until October. Formula 2, however, is not currently expected to race at Imola if F1 moves its season finale back to Europe.
That leaves two principal scenarios: the Middle Eastern rounds go ahead as planned, or the F2 season ends with the results from Baku.
If Qatar and Abu Dhabi take place, 78 points remain available, leaving the leading six drivers mathematically capable of winning the championship. If the rounds are cancelled without replacements, Câmara would be crowned champion.
2026 Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship after Baku
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. CÂMARA | Invicta Racing | 207 | — |
| 2 | N. TSOLOV | Campos Racing | 200 | -7 |
| 3 | A. DUNNE | Rodin Motorsport | 189 | -18 |
| 4 | G. MINÌ | MP Motorsport | 163 | -44 |
| 5 | D. BEGANOVIC | DAMS Lucas Oil | 137 | -70 |
| 6 | N. LEÓN | Campos Racing | 133 | -74 |
| 7 | M. STENSHORNE | Rodin Motorsport | 107 | -100 |
| 8 | J. DÜRKSEN | Invicta Racing | 90 | -117 |
| 9 | K. MAINI | ART Grand Prix | 90 | -117 |
| 10 | L. VAN HOEPEN | Trident | 90 | -117 |
| 11 | T. INTHRAPHUVASAK | ART Grand Prix | 71 | -136 |
| 12 | R. MIYATA | Hitech | 70 | -137 |
| 13 | R. VILLAGÓMEZ | Van Amersfoort Racing | 42 | -165 |
| 14 | J. BENNETT | Trident | 38 | -169 |
| 15 | O. GOETHE | MP Motorsport | 37 | -170 |
| 16 | R. BILINSKI | DAMS Lucas Oil | 36 | -171 |
| 17 | S. MONTOYA | Prema Racing | 30 | -177 |
| 18 | E. FITTIPALDI JR. | AIX Racing | 28 | -179 |
| 19 | C. HERTA | Hitech | 26 | -181 |
| 20 | M. BOYA | Prema Racing | 21 | -186 |
| 21 | N. VARRONE | Van Amersfoort Racing | 15 | -192 |
| 22 | C. SHIELDS | AIX Racing | 10 | -197 |
| 23 | H. YAMAKOSHI | Van Amersfoort Racing | 2 | -205 |
The provisional calendar lists Lusail as the next Formula 2 round from November 27-29, followed by the Abu Dhabi finale. Confirmation of both events will determine whether Câmara must defend his seven-point advantage on track.
Campos retains control of F2 Teams’ Championship
Campos Racing remains at the top of the Teams’ Championship with 333 points, combining Nikola Tsolov’s 200 with Noel León’s 133. The Spanish team holds a 36-point advantage over Invicta Racing, although the battle behind is exceptionally close: Invicta has 297 points, only one more than Rodin Motorsport. MP Motorsport sits a distant fourth on 200, while DAMS Lucas Oil completes the top five with 173.
2026 Formula 2 Teams’ Championship after Baku
| Pos. | Team | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Campos Racing | 333 | — |
| 2 | Invicta Racing | 297 | -36 |
| 3 | Rodin Motorsport | 296 | -37 |
| 4 | MP Motorsport | 200 | -133 |
| 5 | DAMS Lucas Oil | 173 | -160 |
| 6 | ART Grand Prix | 161 | -172 |
| 7 | Trident | 128 | -205 |
| 8 | Hitech | 96 | -237 |
| 9 | Van Amersfoort Racing | 59 | -274 |
| 10 | Prema Racing | 51 | -282 |
| 11 | AIX Racing | 38 | -295 |
F2 today: FAQ
Who leads the 2026 Formula 2 championship after Baku?
Rafael Câmara leads with 207 points, seven ahead of Nikola Tsolov.
Can Alexander Dunne still win the F2 championship?
Yes. Dunne has 189 points and is only 18 behind Câmara with up to 78 points potentially remaining.
Could Rafael Câmara become champion without another race?
Yes. If the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds are cancelled without replacements, Baku would become the final round and Câmara would win the championship.
