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Rafael Câmara claims first F2 pole at Monte Carlo after crash

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Rafael Câmara claims first F2 pole at Monte Carlo after crash

Summary

Rafael Câmara secured his first career pole position in Formula 2 during the Monaco qualifying session on June 5, 2026. After encountering barriers and sustaining damage early on, Câmara was able to return to the track and set a time of 1m20.923s in Group A. He edged out Alexander Dunne, who finished just 0.110s behind. Nikola Tsolov topped Group B with a time of 1m21.053s, ensuring he will start alongside Câmara on the front row for the Feature Race. The Sprint Race, scheduled for Saturday, will feature Joshua Duerksen starting from reverse grid pole.

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Key Details

•Câmara's pole time was 1m20.923s in Group A.
•Dunne finished second in Group A qualifying.
•Tsolov qualified first in Group B with 1m21.053s.
•Duerksen will start from reverse grid pole in the Sprint Race.
•Feature Race to take place on Sunday.

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What they're saying

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Rafael Câmara recovered from early contact with the barriers that left him sidelined in the pitlane for much of the session to take pole for this weekend's Formula 2 race in Monte Carlo.The Invicta Racing driver’s 1m20.923s in Group A put him on pole for the Feature Race, with Nikola...
— Racerby RACER Staff