There’s never been any doubt about it: Formula 2 = Action Packed Racing, with the 2025 season so far being no different.
If motorsport fans want dramatic race finishes, wheel-to-wheel action and a constant change in the championship lead, then look no further than FIA Formula 2. With 8 of the 14 races now completed and the title still being anyone’s to claim, let’s look back at this season so far!
Round 1 – Australia
Melbourne set the tone for just how dramatic this season was about to get. With the usual high temperatures and sunny skies being replaced with heavy downpours, the Australian Grand Prix wasn’t the start many drivers were hoping for in 2025. The Sprint Race hardly saw any real racing action and the Feature race was cancelled due to the track conditions.
With only 1 race happening that weekend, the one driver to leave Melbourne on top was Joshua Durksen. He took home maximum points (given the circumstances) and began leading the championship.
Championship Standing:
| 1st | Joshua Durksen | 10 |
| 2nd | Leonardo Fornaroli | 8 |
| 3rd | Luke Browning | 6 |
Round 2 – Bahrain
Bahrain gave spectators incredible wheel to wheel action with the drivers racing hard into every corner of the circuit. Joshua Durksen continued his strong form from Australia, securing P3 in the Sprint Race after an incredible battle for the lead, though he was later disqualified. It was ultimately Pepe Marti who won the race from P11 on the grid.
Sunday’s race was dominated by the yellow Invicta car of Leonardo Fornaroli. This was until the midpoint of the race when the Alexander Dunne began his charge to victory. The Irish driver showed just how much he wanted this championship, winning the Sakhir Feature race.
Championship Standing:
| 1st | Leonardo Fornaroli | 26 |
| 2nd | Alexander Dunne | 25 |
| 3rd | Luke Browning | 25 |
Round 3 – Saudi Arabia
Jeddah was a weekend to remember for many people, particularly for Campos Racing. Arvid Lindblad went on to win the Sprint race, his first ever F2 victory and putting his name into the history books as F2’s youngest ever race winner! The team secured a 1-2 with Marti finishing behind the Brit.
The Campos duo weren’t so fortunate in the feature race, finishing P5 and P7. Richard Verschoor took victory from P9 on the grid. His battle with Jak Crawford was intense all the way to the final lap.
Championship Standing:
| 1st | Richard Verschoor | 53 |
| 2nd | Josep Maria Marti | 41 |
| 3rd | Leonardo Fornaroli | 40 |
Round 4 – Imola
Jak Crawford returned to the top spot in Imola, winning the Sprint race. The Texan took control of the race from the very start, avoiding the chaos and close racing that was happening behind him. Championship leader Richard Verschoor sadly didn’t reach the chequered flag.
The feature race saw pitlane drama which influenced the battle for 1st. Dino Beganovic lost out to Luke Browning and Alex Dunne who once again took F2 victory, and with it the championship lead.
Championship Standing:
| 1st | Alexander Dunne | 64 |
| 2nd | Luke Browning | 58 |
| 3rd | Richard Verschoor | 55 |
Round 5 – Monaco
Winning in Monaco is on the career checklist of many drivers, but not just anyone can master the streets of Monte Carlo. This season’s races saw a lot of action and many incidences, resulting in contact and damage among many drivers. Kush Maini came away as the victor of Saturday’s sprint race.
The feature race had a massive lap 1 turn 1 pile up, resulting in a red flag and suspending the session. 7 cars out in the first moments of the race and one of the most chaotic moments of the season so far. After the race got underway, it was once again Jak Crawford that took victory, receiving half points for the shortened race.
Championship Standing:
| 1st | Luke Browning | 70 |
| 2nd | Alexander Dunne | 67 |
| 3rd | Leonardo Fornaroli | 64 |
Round 6 – Spain
The Spanish grand prix weekend was fairly dominated by the Campos driver Arvid Lindblad who took pole in qualifying and would go on to secure his first F2 Feature win on the Sunday. Sebastian Montoya celebrated his second back-to-back podium after the fairly straight forward race.
Saturday’s sprint race saw remarkable stints from Villagomez who claimed P3, his first podium, starting 22nd on the grid. Alex Dunne had received a 13 place penalty starting P19 and recovered to P2. Despite Richard Verschoor winning that race, it was no surprise that Dunne returned to the top of the standings.
Championship Standing:
| 1st | Alexander Dunne | 87 |
| 2nd | Richard Verschoor | 84 |
| 3rd | Arvid Lindblad | 79 |
Round 7 – Austria
At the midway point of the season. F2 returned to the Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix. Austria always provides action with the sprint and feature race this year being no different. Pepe Marti saw victory once again, winning the sprint race after 5 DNF’s and 2 big crashes. The feature race also being halted with a red flag.
Sunday was key for Verschoor taking his championship lead. While the race may have finished Verschoor-Dunne 1-2, the Irishman was later disqualified from the feature race for technical regulations, scoring 0 points. This gave Verschoor the championship jump he needed.
Championship Standing:
| 1st | Richard Verschoor | 114 |
| 2nd | Alexander Dunne | 90 |
| 3rd | Jak Crawford | 88 |
Round 8 – United Kingdom
At the home of F1, Silverstone was bound to shake things up. The sprint race was won by Leonardo Fornaroli, who was finally able to claim his first F2 victory. Fighting all the way to the line for P5 was Jak Crawford and Joshua Durksen, who crossed the line just 0.001 seconds apart!
The rain came down for the Sunday feature race and it was once again Jak Crawford who dominated his way around the circuit. Gambling on the slick tyres didn’t work for everyone but Luke Browning was able to pull off an incredible drive finishing P3 in front of his home crowd. Crawford’s 25 points moved him to P2 in the standings.
Championship Standing:
| 1st | Richard Verschoor | 122 |
| 2nd | Jak Crawford | 116 |
| 3rd | Alexander Dunne | 108 |
Who to watch:
Alexander Dunne has been nothing short of impressive this season. He is in with a real shot at the title if he continues his strong form for the remaining 6 races. While he has made some mistakes such as his crash in Monaco, he has been pretty dominant all season. The Irishman now has 5 podiums so far.
Jak Crawford began the 2025 season with things not looking very hopeful. The first 5 races he took home 0 points. His P2 finish in Jeddah changed his trajectory completely and he now has 3 race wins so far. Not being a rookie, Crawford will be hungry for a championship win, and this could be the year he finally gets it. Richard Verschoor doesn’t seem to be backing down any time soon so each driver knows this fight could go all the way to Abu Dhabi.
Campos Racing look to be having a strong season. The team have a powerful duo in Josep Maria (Pepe) Marti and Arvid Lindblad, who have both taken dominant wins each this season. Campos currently lead the Constructors Championship with their drivers sitting P6 and P8 in the drivers standings. Marti has shown many times just how good a ‘recovery drive’ can be, often starting far back but finishing high in the points. Lindblad has already broken records this season so we shouldn’t be surprised when success comes his way.
This weekend is the Belgium Grand Prix and the championship is closer than ever. Will we see another change in championship lead? What we do know is that Formula 2 will provide us with another action-filled weekend, so stay tuned!
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