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Jak Crawford Wins Chaotic Monaco Formula 2 Race After 12-Car Pile-Up

A first-turn collision between Alex Dunne and Victor Martins caused a massive crash, leading to a red flag and lengthy delay before Crawford claimed victory.

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Overview

  • The Formula 2 feature race in Monaco began with a 12-car pile-up triggered by a collision between Alex Dunne and Victor Martins at the first turn.
  • The crash forced race officials to red-flag the event, causing a significant delay as debris was cleared from the narrow Monte-Carlo circuit.
  • Multiple drivers, including Dunne, Martins, and Richard Verschoor, were forced to retire, though no serious injuries were reported.
  • Leonardo Fornaroli led the race after the restart but ultimately lost the lead to Jak Crawford, who capitalized on a perfectly timed pit stop following a safety car deployment.
  • Victor Martins criticized Dunne's aggressive driving after the incident, comparing it to Max Verstappen's assertive racing style.