Campos Racing aiming to extend its winning streak in Barcelona

There is no time to catch a breath as the fifth round of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season is already upon us. The FIA’s premier feeder series is currently in the middle of an intense stretch before the summer break, with six meetings scheduled across June and July. Campos Racing heads to one of the most special events on the calendar, the home round at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Spanish outfit arrives in excellent form after Nikola Tsolov and Noel León claimed victory in both races held in Monaco just a few days ago.

Let’s recap. Four meetings and eight races have been contested so far this season, and Campos Racing drivers have won five of them. Tsolov, more of a “Bulgarian Lion” than ever, currently occupies second place in the Drivers’ Championship with 62 points, just one point shy of the lead. Despite several incidents involving rivals preventing him from adding even more points to his tally, Tsolov has already taken victories in Melbourne’s Feature Race, Miami’s Sprint Race and, less than a week ago, Monaco’s Feature Race. Given the Campos Racing driver’s extensive experience in Barcelona dating back to his debut in F4 Spain, he must once again be considered among the favourites.

At the same time, León also deserves to be regarded as one of the leading contenders. The Mexican has quickly established himself among the category’s front-runners. In his rookie season in such a demanding and competitive championship as Formula 2, he has showcased his talent from the outset. León finished his very first race in the category in second place at Albert Park and has since claimed Sprint Race victories in both Montreal and Monaco. Like Tsolov, he has also collected two bonus points through fastest laps. As a result, León currently sits fifth in the Drivers’ Standings with 45 points.

In the Teams’ Championship, as mentioned, Campos Racing leads the way with 107 points.

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is perhaps the circuit where racing drivers worldwide have completed the highest number of laps, as it is a staple venue in almost every single-seater category and a traditional pre-season testing ground. Opened in 1991, the circuit measures 4.657 kilometres in its current configuration, with the most recent modification being the removal of the chicane between Europcar and Catalunya corners. The long start-finish straight provides one of the main overtaking opportunities, although the braking zone at Repsol should not be overlooked. TV3 and La Caixa can also offer passing chances when benefiting from the slipstream generated through the preceding corners.

Free Practice will get underway on Friday at 11:05, with Qualifying scheduled for the same afternoon at 15:55. The Sprint Race will take place on Saturday at 14:15, while Sunday’s Feature Race is set to start at 11:25. All times are CET.

Adrián Campos (Team Principal of Campos Racing): “We arrive in Barcelona in a very positive moment after the results achieved over the last few races, but we are fully aware that the season is still very long and that the level of competition in FIA Formula 2 is extremely high. Both Nikola and Noel are doing an outstanding job and have shown they are capable of fighting for victories at any circuit. Barcelona is a track that everybody knows extremely well and where small details often make a significant difference. Our goal will be to continue scoring valuable points in both championships and maintain the working approach that has allowed us to arrive at this fifth round of the season as leaders of the Teams’ Championship.”