2024 Monza Formula 2 round
The 2024 Monza Formula 2 round was a motor racing event held between 30 August and 1 September 2024 at the Monza Circuit. It was the eleventh round of the 2024 [Formula 2 Championship] and was held in support of the 2024 Italian [Grand Prix].
The Feature Race of this round was notable for Gabriel Bortoleto's charge through the field as he won the race from a record-setting 22nd place on the starting grid. This allowed him to cut title rival Isack Hadjar's lead from 35.5 points to 10.5 points reigniting the title race with three rounds to go.
Driver Changes
Following Franco Colapinto's promotion to Formula One, Red Bull Junior Oliver Goethe, who was competing in 2024 [FIA Formula 3 Championship|Formula 3], was promoted to the no. 12 MP Motorsport car.Niels Koolen took the no. 25 AIX Racing car, previously driven by Taylor Barnard, after the latter was announced as a full-time Formula E driver for 2024-25 [Formula E World Championship|next season].
Classification
Qualifying
- - Andrea Kimi Antonelli received two separate five-place grid penalties for technical nonconformities involving the use of dry ice, one from Silverstone Formula 2 round|Silverstone] and the other at Spa.
- - Oliver Bearman received a five-place grid penalty for causing a collision in the previous round.
- - Gabriel Bortoleto crashed out during qualifying and could not set a meaningful time. He was given permission from the stewards to start both races from the last grid position.
Sprint race
Notes- - Dennis Hauger and Gabriel Bortoleto finished the race in a dead heat. They shared the point for eighth place, receiving 0.5 points each.
- - Paul Aron received a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision. It did not affect his position.
- - Zak O'Sullivan was handed a 5-second time penalty for a false start. It did not affect his position, as he crashed out.
Feature race
Notes- - Ritomo Miyata received a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision and a 5-second time penalty for failing to follow the Race Director's instructions.
Standings after the event
;Drivers' Championship standings| Driver | Points | ||
| 1 |  |