The iconic Monte Carlo street circuit will host the fifth round of the FIA Formula 2 season, with Campos Racing’s two drivers eager to continue their podium streak. Between them, they’ve secured podium finishes for the Alzira-based team in each of the last three even
With barely any time to catch their breath since the last race in Imola, the entire FIA Formula 2 field has already arrived in the Principality of Monaco for the fifth round of the 2025 season. Campos Racing will once again field its two F2 cars for Briton Arvid Lindblad and Spaniard Pepe Martí. Both drivers, proudly wearing Red Bull colors in their Formula 2 machinery, are aiming high for one of the most demanding weekends on the calendar.
The Monaco round is the second of three back-to-back races in May, with Barcelona still to come. But let’s focus on the task at hand. The driver and team standings are tighter than ever. Lindblad currently sits fifth in the drivers’ standings with 45 points, followed closely by Martí in sixth with 41.
Lindblad, in his rookie FIA Formula 2 season, has already shown his title credentials with a victory at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and a runner-up finish in Imola just days ago. The young Brit’s consistency is underlined by the fact he has scored points in every race but one — the season opener in Melbourne. Martí, meanwhile, saw his weekend in Imola compromised by a red flag during qualifying that left him starting outside the top ten. To make matters worse, a poorly timed safety car during Sunday’s feature race dashed his hopes of finishing in the top five. The Barcelona-born driver, who took his maiden win in Bahrain and helped secure a Campos Racing one-two in Saudi Arabia, is targeting a return to the podium in Monaco — a track where he already knows how to win, having claimed victory there in FIA Formula 3 back in 2023.
Campos Racing currently sits second in the teams’ standings with 86 points — just one shy of the lead — and has a strong track record in Monaco. Last year, with now-Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar, the team was within touching distance of victory when a late Virtual Safety Car denied the Frenchman a likely win, leaving him to settle for second place.
The Circuit de Monaco is the quintessential street circuit and the forerunner of many others. Inaugurated in 1929, its history and level of difficulty are unmatched, with constant elevation changes, unforgiving guardrails, and iconic corners such as Sainte Devote, La Rascasse, Tabac, and Mirabeau that are etched into every motorsport fan’s memory. As is the case with most street circuits, grip levels are low and tire degradation isn’t high as a result. Cars run maximum downforce, and traction is key.
Unlike other rounds, free practice will take place on Thursday at 15:00. Friday’s qualifying session will be split into two groups — even- and odd-numbered cars — with the first session starting at 15:10 and the second at 15:34. Saturday’s Sprint Race will begin at 14:15, while Sunday’s Feature Race, which includes a mandatory pit stop for tire changes, is scheduled for 09:40. All times are in Central European Summer Time (CEST).
Adrián Campos (Team Principal of Campos Racing): “We are facing one of the toughest weekends for both drivers and teams. Monaco is the ultimate street circuit. It’s highly technical, leaves very little room for error, and if, as forecasted, rain shows up at any point, it could turn everything into a lottery. While qualifying is always important, here it is absolutely critical. Strategy, especially for Sunday’s race, will also play a key role. And of course, luck can be decisive too. We’re heading into these two races with great motivation and the clear goal of scoring as many points as possible in the fight for the championships.”
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