P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The 2026 technical regulations overhaul will shake up F1, and the rule changes are likely to cause a major shift in the balance of power in the paddock. However, they are less convenient for potential rookies, such as F2 drivers’ championship leader Leonardo Fornaroli.
The Formula 2 championship is fiercely contested this season, with just 30 points separating the top five drivers.
McLaren and Williams juniors Alex Dunne and Luke Browning are battling in the standings, with Richard Verschoor in third place.
Leonardo Fornaroli leads by 19 points, with Jak Crawford close behind and a difficult future decision looming.
Fornaroli may have trouble moving up to F1 next year due to regulation changes and lack of opportunities for young talents in the current F2 field.
Invicta Racing, Fornaroli’s team, faces uncertainty in driver decisions for next season with the champion’s future up in the air.
The question arises whether exceptions should be made for F2 champions during periods of F1 technical transition, like Fornaroli is facing now.
Fornaroli and Invicta Racing find themselves in a challenging position with the driver market still unsettled and crucial decisions pending for next season.
