The Brazilian Rafael Câmara claimed another podium this season in the 2026 Formula 2 campaign, held this Sunday (26) at the Hungaroring circuit in Hungary. The Invicta Racing driver crossed the finish line in third place, securing his fifth podium of the year and narrowing the gap to his rivals in the title fight.
Câmara remained in the top three throughout the 37 laps of the race on the circuit located near Budapest, after starting from second position. The Brazilian extended his stint on soft tires and only pitted on the 20th lap, switching to medium compounds. In the end, the Ferrari Driver Academy member crossed the finish line in third, close to the two leaders.
“My race was a bit dull, I spent the entire race behind someone. I liked the laps where I had a clear track, I tried to take full advantage whenever I could. I think the out-lap from the pit stop was very good. And, of course, if it weren’t for the Virtual Safety Car, perhaps we could have overtaken Noel. But that’s how it goes. It happens sometimes. The good thing is that we had good pace and a good car. Overall, it was a positive weekend,” Rafael Câmara said.
With the results from this weekend, Câmara now reached 145 points and remains third in the standings, just two points behind the runner-up, and 22 behind the championship leader, with five rounds to go in the season.
Formula 2 takes its mid-season break and returns on September 4, 5 and 6, with the Italian round scheduled at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza.
