2025 F2 Italian Grand Prix: Luke Browning Secures Monza Pole

Luke Browning secured pole position for the F2 feature race at Monza, dominating qualifying for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix with a lap time of 1:32.390. This impressive performance was over three-tenths quicker than Richard Verschoor, who provisionally placed second.

Why it matters:

Browning's dominant pole lap highlights his strong form, setting him up as a top contender for the feature race. However, the session was marred by multiple red flags, creating uncertainty in the final grid, particularly for Richard Verschoor, who faces a potential penalty.

The details:

• Pole Position: Luke Browning clocked 1:32.390, a significant margin over his closest rivals.
• Top Contenders: Kush Maini rounded out the top three, with Roman Stanek and Ollie Goethe completing the top five.
• Red Flags & Incidents:
  • Gabriele Mini (PREMA): His reliability issue caused the first red flag, stopping him on track mid-session.
  • Cian Shields: A mechanical problem stranded him near the pit lane shortly after Mini's incident.
  • Leonardo Fornaroli: The championship leader and local hero brought out the second red flag when his car stopped at the final corner with 12 minutes remaining.
  • Richard Verschoor: Crashed with two minutes left, causing the third and final red flag, which ended the session prematurely.
• Potential Penalties: Verschoor, like Mini and Shields, stands to lose his best time for causing a red flag. This means his provisional second-place grid slot is likely to change, impacting the front of the grid for the feature race.

What's next:

The official grid for the F2 feature race at the Italian Grand Prix will be confirmed after all penalties are applied. Browning will be looking to convert his pole into a victory, while others will be eager to capitalize on any grid changes.