Kush Maini claims victory in Formula 2 Sprint Race at Barcelona
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Kush Maini secured an impressive victory in the FIA Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 13, 2026. After starting from the front row, Maini quickly overtook polesitter Noel Leon and maintained his lead, finishing seven seconds ahead of the competition. Gabriele Minì finished in second place after starting from seventh on the grid and successfully passed Nikola Tsolov, who ended up third. Colton Herta, who was in contention for a podium spot, experienced a lock-up on the final lap, finishing fifth. Noel León moved up to fourth place as a result.
- •Kush Maini led every lap of the race in Barcelona.
- •Gabriele Minì finished second after starting seventh.
- •Nikola Tsolov secured third place despite late race challenges.
- •Colton Herta dropped to fifth due to a final lap mistake.
- •Noel León moved to fourth and third in the Drivers’ Championship.
- 2:04 PMRacer — Maini scores decisive Barcelona F2 Sprint win
"Kush Maini took a commanding win in the FIA Formula 2 Sprint Race in Barcelona, launching off the front row to pass polesitter Noel Leon and dominating from there.
"Kush Maini claimed his first victory of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season, while America's Colton Herta takes a career-best fifth place.
Sources
External links- RacerJun 13, 2026, 2:04 PMMaini scores decisive Barcelona F2 Sprint win
Kush Maini claimed his first victory of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season, while America's Colton Herta takes a career-best fifth place.
- Formula1.com—Kush Maini takes impressive victory in Barcelona Sprint Race
Kush Maini took a commanding win in the FIA Formula 2 Sprint Race in Barcelona, launching off the front row to pass polesitter Noel Leon and dominating from there.
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