2025 F2 Championship Standings after the Hungarian GP Sprint Race

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The 2025 FIA F2 Championship continues to intensify following an eventful Sprint Race at the Hungarian GP. As a result of strategic battles, overtaking drama, and post-race penalties, the standings have shifted at the top, setting the stage for a compelling run into the latter stages of the season. Several title contenders gained crucial points, while others suffered setbacks that may prove decisive in the long run.

Fornaroli extends his advantage at the top

Invicta Racing’s Leonardo Fornaroli has strengthened his position as the Championship leader. Despite not finishing on the podium during the Sprint Race, the Italian collected enough points from his P5 finish—elevated after post-race penalties—to increase his total to 129 points. This allows him to extend his margin to four points over his closest rival, Richard Verschoor, who now holds 125 points.

Fornaroli has continued to showcase remarkable consistency. His ability to capitalise on chaotic races has allowed him to stay ahead, even when he has not appeared in the top three. Moreover, as the grid heads into Sunday’s Feature Race, the Trident driver retains the momentum and composure required to mount a sustained title push.

Verschoor and Crawford narrow the gap

MP Motorsport’s Richard Verschoor remains within striking distance. The Dutchman’s seventh-place F2 Sprint Race finish at the 2025 Hungarian GP, once penalties were applied, brought him vital points and a new total of 125. Although he did not maximise his reverse-grid starting position, Verschoor remains a persistent contender. His racecraft and measured aggression will remain assets as the season develops.

Meanwhile, DAMS Lucas Oil’s Jak Crawford’s podium finish in the Sprint Race proved highly rewarding. The American driver executed key overtakes and maintained his composure during the late-race Safety Car restart. Consequently, he now stands third in the Championship with 122 points, only three behind Verschoor and seven off the lead. Crawford’s form is clearly on an upward trajectory, and his performance in Budapest confirms his status as a serious title threat.

Dunne draws level with Crawford

Rodin Motorsport’s Alexander Dunne delivered a standout performance in the Sprint Race, finishing a close second after an intense late-lap battle with Pepe Martí. As a result, Dunne has drawn level with Crawford on 122 points. The McLaren Junior continues to develop rapidly and has become one of the most impressive rookies on the grid this season.

Browning falls behind after penalty

Luke Browning began the weekend fourth in the standings but now finds himself in fifth position with 113 points. Although he initially finished fifth in the F2 Sprint Race at the 2025 Hungarian GP, a post-race five-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage dropped him to P12.

This result represents a missed opportunity for the Hitech TGR driver. While he remains within touching distance of the top four, Browning can ill afford further mistakes if he intends to remain in Championship contention.

Martí’s victory revives his campaign

Pepe Martí’s Sprint Race victory marks a vital turning point in his season. The Spaniard led from pole under the reverse-grid format and defended expertly under pressure from both teammates and rivals. With the win, Martí gains 11 points and now holds 96 points in the standings.

This result lifts him to sixth in the Championship and repositions him as an outside contender. Furthermore, his ability to convert favourable grid positions into race victories may play a crucial role as the season progresses.

Lindblad and Montoya lose ground

Arvid Lindblad’s performance on track appeared solid, as he crossed the line in P4. However, a five-second post-race penalty for forcing Martins off track at Turn 3 dropped him to tenth. Consequently, he failed to make meaningful gains in the standings and remains seventh with 84 points.

Sebastián Montoya endured a difficult Sprint Race. Starting from the back, he had managed to climb as high as P14 before retiring late in the race due to technical issues. Therefore, he stays on 72 points and drops to eighth in the standings. The Colombian will need a strong comeback in the Feature Race to reignite his title challenge.

Martins and Staněk make modest progress

Victor Martins benefited from the reshuffling caused by penalties and was classified sixth in the final order. As a result, he increases his total to 69 points and retains ninth in the standings. However, despite consistently finishing within the top ten, Martins has yet to mount a significant charge towards the Championship leaders.

Roman Staněk, who started further back due to his Qualifying struggles, gained a few positions during the Sprint Race but was ultimately classified thirteenth. His points total remains at 57, leaving him in tenth place.

Midfield tightens: Beganovic, Mini, and Maini battle on

Dino Beganovic added a solitary point to his tally with a tenth-place finish, raising his total to 51. He now sits eleventh in the standings, only six behind Staněk. Despite not yet securing a podium this season, Beganovic has quietly accumulated valuable points.

Gabriele Minì served a ten-second penalty during the race for contact with Staněk, ultimately finishing outside the points. His total remains at 35. On the other hand, Kush Maini’s steady drive earned him P11 and helps him inch closer with a total of 26 points.

Ritomo Miyata did not score and stays on 25 points, while Joshua Dürksen’s twelfth-place finish sees him remain on 23. Oliver Goethe, however, gained two positions post-penalties to secure P9 and now holds 19 points.

Lower order remains static

Rafael Villagómez, Amaury Cordeel, and Sami Meguetounif all finished outside the points in the Sprint Race. Consequently, their totals remain unchanged at 11, 3, and 2 points, respectively.

Meanwhile, John Bennett, Max Esterson, and Cian Shields continue to occupy the bottom three positions in the standings with zero points. Although Bennett and Shields both received penalties, their race pace has yet to deliver them into the top ten. Each will require significant performance improvements to climb out of the bottom ranks.

Looking ahead: Feature Race looms large

With only a handful of points separating the top four drivers, the upcoming Feature Race at the Hungaroring holds significant weight. Fornaroli leads Verschoor by four points, while Crawford and Dunne sit just seven points off the top.

As tensions rise and pressure builds after an exciting Sprint Race, the Hungarian GP continues to shape the trajectory of the 2025 F2 Championship. Every position matters, and every penalty carries consequences. With the season entering its crucial phase, consistency, discipline, and composure will decide who emerges as the ultimate title contender.