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Tsolov's F2 lead solidified, debt rescue by Red Bull
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Tsolov's F2 lead narrows after Hungaroring races solidified, debt rescue by Red Bull
After eight of fourteen rounds, Nikola Tsolov remained atop led the 2026 Formula 2 championship with 161 points and six wins. Heading into the ninth round at At the Hungaroring, Hungaroring he topped Friday’s practice session with practice, but a 1:30.857 lap, reinforcing his pace on the circuit’s narrow layout. In the sprint race on 24 July, Tsolov, starting from fourth, collided lap‑21 clash with Sebastian Montoya on lap 21, forcing both drivers to retire and triggering a virtual safety car. Gabriele Mini claimed victory, reducing Tsolov’s championship advantage to 16 points. The incident resulted in the sprint race caused a five‑place retirement and a ten‑place grid penalty for the feature race. The Sunday feature race saw Starting 12th, Tsolov recover recovered to finish seventh, earning valuable adding six points despite starting from 12th. His Campos Racing teammate Noel León won the race, while Kush Maini and expanding his lead to 167 points – a 20‑point edge over Gabriele Mini and 22 over Rafael Câmara completed the podium. Camara. The Hungarian Grand Prix weekend marked his first race without a podium since May, yet his consistent points kept him firmly ahead as the final round before season moves to Monza, Madrid and the summer break. finale in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Off‑track, Red Bull intervened to free Tsolov from a restrictive contract linked tied to Fernando Alonso’s management, with Helmut Marko purchasing the agreement. agreement and averting a potential bankruptcy. Red Bull pledged full backing, identifying him as the likely successor for a Racing Bulls Formula 1 seat should current drivers Liam Lawson or Arvid Lindblad depart. Team principal Alan Permane continues to label reiterated that the Bulgarian as “the next remains “next in line” for a Red Bull Formula 1 seat, keeping his 2027 debut prospects alive. F1 debut.
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