Ernesto Rivera secures maiden Feature Race victory at Spa

Ernesto Rivera won the Feature Race at Spa-Francorchamps on July 19, 2026, marking his first victory in this format. The Red Bull junior started fourth but executed a strategic race, overtaking multiple competitors including Tuukka Taponen and Freddie Slater. Rivera maintained a strong lead, finishing ahead of Hiyu Yamakoshi in second and Freddie Slater in third. This victory narrows the championship gap, with Rivera now trailing Ugo Ugochukwu by only one point.