Bennett overtakes Montoya for first F2 victory at Red Bull Ring
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
John Bennett secured his first Formula 2 victory by overtaking Sebastián Montoya on the final lap during the Sprint Race at the Red Bull Ring in Austria on June 27. The race ended dramatically as Bennett's last-lap maneuver clinched the win, marking a milestone in his racing career. This victory positions Bennett favorably as the season progresses, contributing to his momentum in the championship standings. Montoya, despite leading earlier in the race, could not hold on to the win following the last-lap pass.
- •Bennett overtook Montoya on the final lap.
- •The Sprint Race took place at the Red Bull Ring.
- •This marks Bennett's first victory in Formula 2.
- •Montoya was leading prior to the last-lap pass.
- •The race occurred on June 27, 2026.
- 3:15 PMRacer — Bennett makes last-lap pass on Montoya for F2 Sprint win
"John Bennett made a last lap overtake on Sebastián Montoya to claim his first Formula 2 victory in a dramatic Sprint Race at Austria's Red Bull Ring.
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