Monaco: Main race: Tsolov triumphs, Câmara loses everything against his rival

Already a winner in Formula 3 on the streets of Monaco, Nikola Tsolov repeated the feat in his first Formula 2 season. The Bulgarian made a very good move this June, given Rafael Câmara's retirement.

For the third time in his career, and the second time in a main race, Nikola Tsolov crossed the finish line victorious in Monaco. One year after his first Sunday victory on the streets of the Principality, the driver, supported by Red Bull confirms his strong start to the season, already boasting three victories after Melbourne and Miami. Second for much of the race, he made the difference, as is often the case in Formula 2, at the exit of the pits, in the second part of the race.

Indeed, the clear leader of this main race before the various pit stops was none other than the champion of Formula 3Rafael Câmara. The Invicta rider, who started from pole position, had managed to maintain his advantage. However, once the new tires had passed his garage, the Brazilian proved unable to get them up to temperature. Despite his 14-second lead coming out of the pits, the academy rider Classic Ferrari for sale He was forced to slow down to avoid losing control, watching Nikola Tsolov closing in on him in his mirrors. Approaching the first corner, Câmara tried to brake later to defend against the Bulgarian, but a sudden lock-up ended his run in the run-off area. A huge disappointment for the driver who had already been forced to retire in Monaco last year in F3, but from a position where he already held a comfortable championship lead.

Finally, we note the podium completed by Alexander Dunne and Dino Beganovic, 2nd and 3rd respectively, just ahead of Kush Maini who delayed his pit stop until the last lap. However, given his overly aggressive defense against Martinius Stenshorne at the end of the race, a penalty could be handed out later today… Gabriele Mini, finishing 11th, loses the championship lead and will have to bounce back in Barcelona, less than a week away.

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