Minì Emerges as a Serious Formula 2 Title Threat After Miami Chaos

The 2026 FIA Formula 2 season is already producing championship drama, and after a chaotic weekend in Miami, Gabriele Minì has firmly established himself as one of the drivers to beat.

The MP Motorsport driver claimed his maiden Formula 2 Feature Race victory in difficult wet conditions at the Miami International Autodrome, surviving multiple safety cars, overheating tires, and late-race pressure from Dino Beganovic and Rafael Câmara.

What looked like a breakthrough moment for Minì may now be something much bigger.

Championship leader Nikola Tsolov saw his race end on Lap 1 following contact in the opening stages, dramatically tightening the title battle heading into Montréal and Monaco — two circuits that traditionally favor confident street-circuit specialists like Minì.

The Italian’s junior résumé already includes strong performances on high-risk circuits, including previous Formula 3 victories in Monaco and podiums in Baku. Miami only reinforced the growing belief that Minì may be one of the most complete drivers on the current F2 grid.

Meanwhile, Rafael Câmara continues to quietly build one of the strongest consistency campaigns in the championship so far. The Invicta Racing driver secured another podium finish and remains firmly in the title hunt after avoiding major mistakes through the opening rounds.

The evolving 2026 Formula 2 calendar is also adding another layer of unpredictability. Following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia rounds earlier this season, Formula 2 expanded into North America for the first time with Miami and Montréal joining the schedule.

For Formula 1 teams monitoring the next generation of talent, the pressure is only increasing.

With drivers like Minì, Câmara, Beganovic, Alex Dunne, and Sebastián Montoya all pushing for future opportunities, the road to Formula 1 is becoming more competitive than ever.

And after Miami, the Formula 2 championship fight may have officially come alive.