Alex Dunne produces stunning Formula 2 drive in Barcelona to regain championship lead

His runners-up place in Spain now moves the 19-year-old to the top of the standings with 76 points ahead of Sunday's feature race, where he will have a three-place grid penalty.

HE'S DUNNE IT: Rodin Motorsport's Alex Dunne after finished second in the F2 race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

Ireland's Alex Dunne overcame two grid penalties to finish second in the Barcelona sprint race and regain the championship lead in the Formula 2.

The Offaly native was among seven drivers eliminated from the main race in Monaco last weekend as he was involved in a significant collision on the opening corner.