Melbourne - Feature
The Melbourne round marked the opening race of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship and was held in support of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. Melbourne would mark the first race in Formula 2's 10th season. The Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit winds through Melbourne's leafy parkland, looping around the scenic lake at the heart of the venue. The 5.279-kilometre Albert Park Circuit is particularly demanding on braking, with six instances of heavy deceleration from well over 200 km/h per lap. There is a 100 percent record of Safety Car appearances in F2 races around Melbourne since the inaugural race back in 2023.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 路 | Melbourne | Sprint | 7 Mar 2026 | |
| 路 | Melbourne | Feature | 8 Mar 2026 |
No session times have been published for this weekend yet. They will appear here once the organiser releases them.
Where to watch
The exact start time has not been confirmed yet. It will appear here once the organiser publishes it.
Race result
| # | Driver |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua D眉rksen |
| 2 | Noel Le贸n |
| 3 | Alexander Dunne |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael C芒mara | 207 | 0 | |
| 2 | Nikola Zolow | 200 | 0 | |
| 3 | Alexander Dunne | 189 | 0 | |
| 4 | Gabriele Min矛 | 163 | 0 | |
| 5 | Dino Beganovic | 137 | 0 | |
| 6 | Noel Le贸n | 133 | 0 | |
| 7 | Martinius Stenshorne | 107 | 0 | |
| 8 | Joshua D眉rksen | 90 | 0 | |
| 9 | Kush Maini | 90 | 0 | |
| 10 | Laurens van Hoepen | 90 | 0 | |
| 11 | Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak | 71 | 0 | |
| 12 | Ritomo Miyata | 70 | 0 | |
| 13 | Rafael Villag贸mez | 42 | 0 | |
| 14 | John Bennett (Rennfahrer) | 38 | 0 | |
| 15 | Oliver Goethe | 37 | 0 | |
| 16 | Roman Bili艅ski | 36 | 0 | |
| 17 | Sebasti谩n Montoya | 30 | 0 | |
| 18 | Emerson Fittipaldi junior | 28 | 0 | |
| 19 | Colton Herta | 26 | 0 | |
| 20 | Mari Boya | 21 | 0 | |
| 21 | Nico Varrone | 15 | 0 | |
| 22 | Cian Shields | 10 | 0 | |
| 23 | Hiyu Yamakoshi | 2 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Campos Grand Prix | 333 | 0 |
| 2 | Invicta Racing | 297 | 0 |
| 3 | Rodin Motorsport | 296 | 0 |
| 4 | MP Motorsport | 200 | 0 |
| 5 | ART Grand Prix | 173 | 0 |
| 6 | DAMS Lucas Oil | 161 | 0 |
| 7 | Trident Racing | 128 | 0 |
| 8 | Hitech Grand Prix | 96 | 0 |
| 9 | Van Amersfoort Racing | 59 | 0 |
| 10 | Prema Racing | 51 | 0 |
| 11 | AIX Racing | 38 | 0 |
About this race
Melbourne - Feature is a round of the Formula 2 2026 season, held on Saturday, 7 March 2026. It was held at Albert Park Circuit.
The circuit is located in Melbourne, Australia and measures 5.303 kilometres, has 16 corners and opened in 1953.
The Albert Park Circuit is a temporary street circuit in Melbourne, Australia, laid out annually around Albert Park Lake. The circuit is approximately 5.3 kilometers long with 16 corners and uses normally public roads for racing. The Albert Park Circuit hosted races in the 1950s and was reactivated in 1996, since serving as the home of Formula One's Australian Grand Prix and other motorsport events. The track holds an FIA Grade 1 licence.
Joshua D眉rksen took the win ahead of Noel Le贸n. The full result is listed further up this page.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Melbourne - Feature start?
Melbourne - Feature is scheduled for Saturday, 7 March 2026. Exact session times have not been published yet.
Where does Melbourne - Feature take place?
The venue is Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.
Where can I watch Melbourne - Feature?
In Germany Sky Sport, WOW carry the broadcast.
Who won Melbourne - Feature?
Joshua D眉rksen took the win.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- F3 Melbourne 7 Mar 2026
- F1 Australian Grand Prix 6 Mar 2026
- F2 Melbourne - Feature 8 Mar 2026
- F3 Melbourne 8 Mar 2026