Monza, the legendary “Temple of Speed”, delivered a 2025 Italian GP weekend full of drama, triumph, and heartbreak in F2. Round 11 of the 2025 season offered another vital chapter in an already unpredictable title race. With its high-speed straights, passionate tifosi, and unforgiving challenges, Monza has always played host to pivotal moments, and this year proved no different.
Luke Browning secured his maiden F2 victory in Sunday’s Feature Race, marking a breakthrough moment in his rookie campaign. At the same time, local hero Leonardo Fornaroli gave the home crowd reason to cheer by winning Saturday’s Sprint Race, strengthening his Championship lead in the process. Behind them, rivals endured contrasting fortunes, further reshaping the battle for the crown.
As the series heads into its decisive final three rounds, Monza may well be remembered as the point where momentum shifted.
Invicta extend their streak
Invicta Racing continued their remarkable run of form, with Fornaroli delivering the team’s fourth consecutive weekend with a victory. The Championship leader secured his third Sprint Race win of the season and once again showed strong consistency.
Fornaroli became the first driver in 2025 to remain on top of the standings for three consecutive rounds. His reliability mirrors Gabriel Bortoleto’s title-winning run in 2024, when the Brazilian launched his decisive charge after a Monza victory. That streak included top-five finishes in every race and three further podiums.
With teammate Roman Staněk also displaying strong pace in qualifying and Sunday’s race before his clash with Arvid Lindblad, Invicta appear to have consolidated their position as the team to beat. Rivals face a daunting task if they hope to disrupt the momentum of the Norfolk-based outfit.
Browning breaks through
Luke Browning produced his best weekend of the season, claiming both his first F2 pole and maiden victory. The Hitech TGR driver set the tone on Friday with a superb lap in qualifying that secured pole for Sunday’s Feature Race.
Although the Sprint Race proved difficult, Browning quickly regrouped. He used the lessons from Saturday to improve tyre management and maximise grip over a full stint. On Sunday, he executed a decisive overtake on Joshua Duerksen to seize the lead and built a commanding three-second advantage by the chequered flag.
The British driver’s composed drive elevated him to second in the Championship standings, only 21 points behind Fornaroli. With three rounds remaining, Browning has emerged as the Italian’s closest challenger.
Verschoor’s speed hints at more
Richard Verschoor endured a frustrating weekend on paper, with a qualifying crash and only P8 in the Feature Race. Yet the Dutchman’s pace suggested far more potential.
He looked a genuine contender for pole before his spin caused a red flag, relegating him to 14th on the grid for both races. Despite the setback, he surged through the field to finish fourth in the Sprint, displaying impressive speed.
In the Feature Race, every driver started on Supersoft tyres, removing the chance for MP Motorsport to deploy an alternate strategy. Even so, Verschoor appeared well-placed after making an early mandatory stop, until the Safety Car worked against him. Rivals gained a free pit stop, rejoining ahead and leaving him with older tyres for the final laps.
Despite the result, Verschoor’s raw pace stood out. With Baku next on the calendar—a track where he won the 2024 Feature Race—he remains a serious contender if he can string together a clean weekend.
Championship picture tightens
Monza reshaped the title fight yet again. Fornaroli’s consistency keeps him ahead, but Browning’s breakthrough has brought fresh energy to the battle. Verschoor, despite his setbacks, retains the speed to strike back in the coming rounds.
As the Championship heads into its final three events, Invicta hold the momentum, but Browning and Verschoor loom as threats. With Baku’s unpredictable streets next, the fight for the 2025 crown promises more drama still to come.
