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VIDEO – Alex Dunne’s disastrous collision with team-mate sparks chaos in Formula 2 Melbourne showdown

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
March 8, 2026
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Title: Chaos Unleashed: Alpine Rookie's Shocking Collision Rocks Formula 2 in Melbourne!

In a heart-stopping turn of events at the Melbourne Grand Prix, Alex Dunne’s highly-anticipated Formula 2 weekend came crashing down—literally—after a dramatic collision with his Rodin Motorsport team-mate, Martinius Stenshorne. The incident unfolded on lap three of the feature race, sending shockwaves through the paddock and leaving fans gasping in disbelief.

As the race roared to life, Stenshorne, who had clinched pole position from Dino Beganovic, found himself under fierce pressure from Dunne, the promising new recruit for Alpine. The second lap saw Dunne making a daring move at Turn 11, only to be met with fierce resistance from Stenshorne. The two drivers remained locked in a nail-biting wheel-to-wheel battle through Turn 13, setting the stage for a fierce showdown.

However, it was the following lap that turned the race into a spectacle of chaos. Dunne, seeking an exhilarating overtake, surged down the straights and seemingly completed the maneuver as they approached Turn 1. But in a shocking twist, he veered across Stenshorne just before the critical braking zone, igniting a catastrophic collision that obliterated both Rodin cars. The crash not only ended their races prematurely but also triggered the deployment of the safety car, escalating the tension already palpable in the atmosphere.

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The incident that took the Rodin Motorsport duo out of the Melbourne Feature Race ❌

Alex Dunne received a 5-place grid penalty for the next Feature Race.#F2 #AusGP pic.twitter.com/ILs2dTkgeC

— Formula 2 (@Formula2) March 8, 2026

The stewards wasted no time in investigating the wreckage, ultimately laying the blame predominantly on Dunne. A 10-second time penalty was swiftly handed down, which was later transformed into a five-place grid drop for the next feature race. This penalty proved to be a bitter pill for Dunne to swallow, marking a devastating setback for the young driver on his debut feature race.

As both Rodin competitors were forced to retire, the race took an unexpected turn. Nikola Tsolov, capitalizing on the chaos, seized the lead and went on to make history, becoming the first Bulgarian driver ever to triumph in a Formula 2 race.

The fallout from this sensational incident raises critical questions about team dynamics and the pressure of competing at such high stakes. Will Dunne rebound from this early setback? Can Stenshorne shake off the disappointment of a collision with his own teammate? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain: the drama in Melbourne has set the stage for an electrifying season ahead in Formula 2!

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