Varrone makes Formula 2 debut: finishes 14th in first Melbourne practice

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·6 marzo 2026

Varrone makes Formula 2 debut: finishes 14th in first Melbourne practice

Nicolás Varrone made his debut in the FIA Formula 2 Championship and finished 14th in the first free practice of the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit.

The 25-year-old Argentine driver, racing for Van Amersfoort Racing, recorded his best lap in 1:30.399 and finished ahead of his teammate, the Mexican Rafael Villagómez.

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The session was led by the Italian Gabriele Minì, who clocked 1:29.137 despite finishing the practice with a breakdown in his MP Motorsport car.

The practice also had a moment of tension when the Irishman Alex Dunne lost control of his car at the first chicane of the track, although he managed to regain control and continue without damage.

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