After years of learning the ropes and coming close to breakthrough moments, Richard Verschoor has seemed to find his rhythm in F2, and is ready to take on the Austrian GP. The 24-year-old Dutchman enters the summer half of the 2025 season positioned as a genuine title threat, sitting second in the championship standings with a points tally that reflects his skills.
Speaking to the media including Pit Debrief ahead of the F2 Austrian GP, Verschoor reflected on his meticulous preparation for the challenging rounds ahead. When asked about his approach to Austria, he explained, “Austria, I think, is a track where many drivers have been already and therefore the lap times usually, especially in qualifying, are very close.”
“So, I think from my side, I’ve been deep diving a bit in the past few years. Of course, I’ve been here a few times in F2 and, you know, I know what points, driving-wise, were my least strong points and which were my stronger points. So, just, you know, to get everything back in the memory and make sure that we are on top of everything.”
Preparation for the races ahead
The championship contender emphasised the significance of his preparation work. “You know, it’s an important round for us, those two [races] that are coming up,” he said. “So, I put quite a lot of preparation in the simulator. I’ve seen that many, many other drivers have been racing in some cars around the last few weeks and, unfortunately, I wasn’t able to, but I’m very happy to be back in.”
When pressed about which upcoming circuits favour his championship ambitions, Verschoor was refreshingly honest about both his preferences and potential challenges. “To be fair, all the tracks that are coming up are tracks that I really, really like,” he explained. “I really love Baku, but I think the team doesn’t really like Baku. So, hopefully, I can help them a bit there and they can help me a bit on the tracks that they’ve been very good at previously.”
Relying on experience and the team
The Dutchman highlighted how his experience complements his team’s strengths. “Last year, I remember I had a difficult weekend here with Trident, but MP was in pole position. So, I think it’s a good balance of experience from the team and experience from my side as well,” he stated.
“This year, so far, to be really honest, I don’t think there’s been a race where my car wasn’t good. So, I’m really happy with the work they’ve been putting in.”
Looking further ahead to Silverstone, Verschoor identified his strongest prospect. “I think Silverstone is a very strong track for us and also a track that I really like. So, I would pick that one as the favourite,” he said.
The Championship picture
As Verschoor prepares to tackle the F2 Austrian GP, he carries the confidence of a driver who has found his sweet spot. The Austrian weekend represents more than just another pair of races—it’s a crucial juncture in what could finally be his breakthrough championship campaign.
For a driver who has waited patiently for his moment, Austria could be where Richard Verschoor takes another decisive step towards finally claiming the championship that has long eluded him.
