Leonardo Fornaroli Clinches Second Pole Position of 2025 F2 Season

In a thrilling display of skill and precision, Leonardo Fornaroli of Invicta Racing secured his second pole position of the 2025 FIA Formula 2 season with a time of 1:15.229 at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria, on June 27, 2025. The Italian driver edged out ART Grand Prix's Victor Martins by a mere 0.014 seconds, showcasing the intensity of competition in this year's championship.

This qualifying session was marked by its competitiveness, with several drivers demonstrating significant improvements in their final laps. MP Motorsport's Richard Verschoor completed the top three, finishing just 0.024 seconds behind Fornaroli. Following them were Gabriele Minì from PREMA Racing and Amaury Cordeel of Rodin Motorsport, rounding out the top five. Cordeel’s fifth-place finish marked the best qualifying result of his Formula 2 career, highlighting his potential in the series.

Fornaroli's teammate, Roman Stanek, qualified in sixth position, while championship leader Alexander Dunne faced a challenging session, ultimately qualifying in seventh after recovering from a precarious 18th position earlier in the session. Dunne's ability to navigate back into the top 10 was noted as critical, especially given his dual commitments that weekend, having participated in a free practice session for McLaren.

The qualifying results set the stage for an exciting race weekend, as the top ten drivers will be vying for critical points in both the Sprint and Feature races. Joshua Duerksen qualified eighth for AIX Racing, while Campos Racing's Josep María Martí initially secured ninth but later received a three-place grid penalty due to an incident involving another driver, affecting his starting position.

John Bennett of Van Amersfoort Racing completed the top ten, placing him in a favorable position for the upcoming Sprint Race, where he will start from reverse grid pole. The action-packed qualifying session not only underscores the tight competition among drivers but also sets a thrilling narrative for the remainder of the 2025 FIA Formula 2 season.

For further insights and detailed analysis of the Formula 2 qualifying session, visit the official Formula 1 website.