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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Dunne among seven drivers eliminated after Monaco crash
Jak Crawford secured his second win of the Formula 2 season after a crash eliminated seven drivers from the feature race in Monaco on Sunday. Polesitter Alex Dunne and Victor Martins were involved in a first-lap collision that resulted in a red flag with several cars stuck behind the incident at the opening corner. The crash occurred after ART Grand Prix driver Martins attempted to overtake Dunne's Rodin Motorsport car coming into the first corner, with the ensuing contact resulting in Dunne pinning Martins' vehicle to the barrier. In addition to Irishman Dunne and France's Martins, Richard Verschoor, Gabriele Mini, Ritomo Miyata, Josep Maria Marti and Max Esterson were all removed from the race following the incident. Following a 50-minute delay, a crash later in the race involving Dino Beganovic at Casino Square resulted in a second red flag. At the end of a chaotic and disrupted race, DAMS Lucas Oil driver Crawford followed up last week's sprint win at Imola. "Oh my gosh. That was the race of my dreams," said 20-year-old American Crawford. "Avoiding the crash at the start was just the first bit. Around the safety car and trying to get into the pit. "Oh my god! It was the craziest thing ever. I'm so lucky, the pace was good too. It was an incredible day." Leonardo Fornaroli finished second, but while Arvid Lindblad crossed in third, his five-second time penalty Sebastian promoted Montoya to the podium. Luke Browning, who finished fourth ahead of Lindblad, moves top of the championship standings on 70 points, three clear of Dunne who led entering Sunday's race. The Formula 2 season continues with the sixth round in Barcelona next week.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Dunne among seven drivers eliminated after Monaco crash
Jak Crawford secured his second win of the Formula 2 season after a crash eliminated seven drivers from the feature race in Monaco on Sunday. Polesitter Alex Dunne and Victor Martins were involved in a first-lap collision that resulted in a red flag with several cars stuck behind the incident at the opening corner. The crash occurred after ART Grand Prix driver Martins attempted to overtake Dunne's Rodin Motorsport car coming into the first corner, with the ensuing contact resulting in Dunne pinning Martins' vehicle to the addition to Irishman Dunne and France's Martins, Richard Verschoor, Gabriele Mini, Ritomo Miyata, Josep Maria Marti and Max Esterson were all removed from the race following the incident. Following a 50-minute delay, a crash later in the race involving Dino Beganovic at Casino Square resulted in a second red the end of a chaotic and disrupted race, DAMS Lucas Oil driver Crawford followed up last week's sprint win at Imola. "Oh my gosh. That was the race of my dreams," said 20-year-old American Crawford. "Avoiding the crash at the start was just the first bit. Around the safety car and trying to get into the pit."Oh my god! It was the craziest thing ever. I'm so lucky, the pace was good too. It was an incredible day."Leonardo Fornaroli finished second, but while Arvid Lindblad crossed in third, his five-second time penalty Sebastian promoted Montoya to the Browning, who finished fourth ahead of Lindblad, moves top of the championship standings on 70 points, three clear of Dunne who led entering Sunday's race. The Formula 2 season continues with the sixth round in Barcelona next week.
IOL News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
Monaco madness! 11 car pile up at turn 1 in F2
Victor Martins was involved in a multi-car pile-up in F2 on Sunday at Monaco. Photo: AFP Richard Verschoor – third in the current F2 driver standings – was also eliminated after slamming into the rear of his teammate Dunne during the pile-up. The crash occurred when Rodin Motorsport's Alex Dunne T-boned ART Grand Prix driver Martins, sending him hard into the wall at the Saint Devote corner. Martins had managed to edge ahead of pole-sitter Dunne, but the Irish driver refused to yield and crashed into him, sparking chaos behind. Contact between Formula 2 drivers Victor Martins and Alex Dunne at Turn 1 on the opening lap of the Monaco Grand Prix triggered an 11-car pile-up and brought out the red flag immediately. Marshals were on the scene immediately, launching recovery efforts and performing triage to assess which cars could still continue. The congestion at Turn 1 was so severe that one of the Trident Racing cars briefly went airborne on impact. On-board footage from Martins' car clearly shows he was ahead of Dunne while taking the apex, only to be shunted into the barrier. Frustrated, Martins threw his hands up at Dunne in a gesture that unmistakably conveyed, "What the hell?" In a rare twist for Monaco, starting from the back of the grid could have offered a genuine shot at victory amid the chaos. At the restart, Invicta Racing's Leonardo Fornaroli emerged in the lead, having navigated the mayhem and built on his P3 grid position. But the drama was far from over. With just 14 drivers remaining, Dino Beganovic crashed into the wall at the Casino section, prompting yet another safety car period. Jak Crawford of Dams Lucas Oil inherited the lead after catching up to the safety car. The race was effectively neutralised from that point as marshals cleared the second major incident. Crawford ultimately emerged as the surprise winner – a very lucky driver who walks away from the Monaco madness with a victory on his résumé.
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Horror 12-car pile up at Monaco GP sees medics rush to scene as commentators left in stunned silence
Horror 12-car pile up at Monaco GP sees medics rush to scene as commentators left in stunned silence The Formula Two feature race at the Monaco Grand Prix was red flagged after a horror 12-car pile-up in the opening moments with cars on top of each other on the track A nasty pile-up at the Monaco GP (Image: ) A dramatic 12-car pile-up brought the Formula Two feature race in Monaco to a sudden and frightening halt on Sunday, shocking fans and leaving the iconic street circuit strewn with wreckage. The chaos erupted during the opening seconds of the race as Alex Dunne and Victor Martins fiercely contested Turn 1, each vying for early dominance in one of motorsport's most prestigious support races. Dunne, who had started the race from pole position, was quickly challenged by Martins down the first straight. The ART Grand Prix driver edged ahead as they approached the tight Sainte Devote corner. However, disaster struck in the bend. As Dunne attempted to reclaim his position, his car clipped Martins', causing both cars to lose control. Martins' car slammed into the barrier, triggering a chain reaction behind them. The resulting crash was catastrophic. Cars behind the lead duo had no time to react, creating a multi-car pile-up that saw vehicles smashing into one another with alarming force. Some cars were launched into the air, landing partially on top of others in a nightmarish scene rarely witnessed in Formula Two. Marshals and medical crews rushed to the scene as carbon fibre littered the track. Article continues below In total, 12 cars were caught in the carnage. The sheer number of vehicles involved forced race control to immediately red-flag the event, halting proceedings while the track was cleared and safety assessments were made, reports the Express. Miraculously, despite the scale and violence of the crash, no serious injuries were reported. All drivers involved walked away from their cars and returned to the paddock under their own power. Race officials praised the strength of the modern Formula Two cars and the efficiency of the safety response, which likely prevented more serious consequences from what could have been a tragic incident. Victor Martins was visibly furious following the incident and directed his anger at Dunne during radio communication with his team, placing blame for the crash squarely on the pole-sitter. 'Who does he think he is, Max Verstappen?' Martins fumed, referencing the current Formula One world champion known for his aggressive driving style. The jibe reflected Martins' belief that Dunne's move was overly ambitious and reckless. The stewards immediately launched an investigation into the incident, reviewing footage and data to determine whether any penalties should be applied once the race resumed. Dunne, for his part, remained silent in the immediate aftermath, opting not to comment publicly while discussions with his team took place in the pit lane. Race marshals cleared an enormous amount of debris from the track and it became clear that many cars had suffered significant damage. Incredibly, only 16 of the 22 cars were able to continue in the race. Dunne and Martins watched on from the side of the Monte-Carlo circuit as their collision ruled them out of the remainder of the event. Cars and debris that had been left scattered across the track were eventually cleared. It was ruled that the restart would begin behind the safety car. The 16 vehicles remaining in the event lined up around half an hour following the initial crash. Two further cars crashed out, leaving the Tecpro barrier in tatters. It was decided that the race would be halted with around six minutes remaining. DAMS driver Jack Crawford was crowned the winner of an incredible event that had further contention afterwards. Arvid Lindblad was handed a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane, stripping the 17-year-old of a podium place and elevating Sebastian Montoya into the top three instead. Article continues below Dunne's exit from the event could prove critical to his chances of winning the F2 Drivers' Championship. Leonardo Fornaroli was able to leap to the top of the overall leaderboard after finishing second. The crash reignited ongoing debates about the risks of aggressive manoeuvres at the notoriously tight Monaco circuit, where the margin for error is minimal and overtaking opportunities are scarce. As the dust settled and cars were cleared from the track, fans and commentators were left in stunned silence.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Ireland's Dunne takes first F2 pole in Monaco
Ireland's Alex Dunne secured his first Formula Two pole position in dramatic fashion in Friday's qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix. Competing in the second of two qualifying groups, the 19-year-old McLaren Development Driver pipped Victor Martins by 0.003secs after the ART Grand Prix driver set the benchmark in the opening session. Championship leader Dunne's final-lap mark of 1:21.142 means he will start on pole for Sunday's feature race. "What a place to do it," said Dunne."Super, super happy. The team made some really good changes with the car and I felt really comfortable, so massive thank you to them, big thank you to McLaren and all the supporters we have here this weekend. "Excited for the feature race on Sunday."The County Offaly native has been in impressive form lately having taken his second win of the season at Imola last week after becoming the first Irish driver to win a Formula 2 race in Bahrain in April. Dunne leads Great Britain's Luke Browning by six points in the standings after four rounds.
