Fornaroli Dominates Monza F2 Sprint, Extends Championship Lead

Leonardo Fornaroli secured a commanding victory in the FIA F2 Sprint Race at Monza, the 11th round of the 2025 season, significantly bolstering his championship lead. The Invicta Racing driver's assured performance saw him defeat Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad, who finished second.

Why it matters

Fornaroli's win at Monza, a crucial circuit, extends his lead to 24 points over Richard Verschoor, placing him in a strong position as the championship progresses. This result highlights his consistent performance and championship potential.

The race

• Fornaroli expertly used DRS to overtake Ferrari junior Dino Beganovic, who started from pole position.
• After taking the lead, Fornaroli pulled away, preventing Lindblad from getting within striking range.
• Joshua Durksen of AIX Racing completed the podium, finishing in third place.
• Richard Verschoor secured valuable points with a fourth-place finish, while his closest rival, Jak Crawford, failed to score, finishing 16th.

Incidents

McLaren junior Alex Dunne had a challenging race, finishing 11th. He was involved in an incident where he forced Kush Maini into the gravel at Curva Grande. Later, Sami Meguetounif forced Dunne wide at Turn 1, adding to a messy outing for the young driver.

What's next

Fornaroli will look to carry this momentum into the Feature Race, aiming to further solidify his championship position. The full race results are available, confirming his 10 points from this sprint victory.