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The 2025 F2 Champion Leonardo Fornaroli closed out his final qualifying session in the series with a composed third-place finish.
Italian driver Leonardo Fornaroli closed out his final Formula 2 qualifying session with a composed third-place finish, highlighting the end of a stellar season where he clinched the 2025 Formula 2 championship and was recruited by McLaren.
Fornaroli reflected on the challenges faced during the qualifying session, mentioning a tough free practice which required significant improvements to secure his position.
Despite facing traffic and a compromised tyre warm-up due to a late setup adjustment, Fornaroli pushed through and ultimately secured a third-place finish.
The reigning F2 champion expressed satisfaction with the result but acknowledged a small mistake in his final lap that cost him a shot at pole position.
Heading into the Abu Dhabi race with reduced pressure after securing the championship early, Fornaroli remains competitive and focused on helping Invicta secure the Constructors’ Championship.
Fornaroli emphasized the importance of a strong performance in Abu Dhabi to aid Invicta’s position in the Team Championship, recognizing the unpredictability of races and the need for consistent effort alongside teammate Roman Staněk.
