2024 FIA Formula 3 World Champion Leonardo Fornaroli has secured his step up to the Formula 2 series for 2025 with Invicta Racing.
A last-lap, last-corner overtake at Monza last Sunday during the F3 feature race secured Fornaroli one of the most dramatic single-seater titles in recent memory.
The Italian’s title success was made all the more remarkable by the fact he won without taking a single race victory.
Instead, a campaign based on consistency, with seven podiums and 18 points-finishes across 20 races ensuring he not only clinched the F3 title but impressed Invicta enough to earn a call up to F2.
“I’m so happy to be able to celebrate winning the F3 championship with this news and I cannot wait to step up to F2 next season,” the outgoing Trident driver said.
“Invicta Racing has proven itself over many years to be one of the best teams in F2, including this season. I’m really excited to work with the team for the 2025 season.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank Trident for the past three years, they really are the best team in F3. To go from the best team in F3 to the best in F2 is a truly a dream come true.”
Fornaroli will get behind the wheel of Invicta’s F2 machine at the post-season test in Abu Dhabi, affording him to get acquainted with the squad currently leading the Teams’ Championship standings.
It marks the second year in succession that Invicta has snapped up the reigning F3 Champion to its squad, with 2023 title-winner Gabriel Bortoleto currently chasing the F2 Drivers’ Championship for the team.
“We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Leonardo to the team for 2025,” said Invicta Racing Team Principal, Andy Roche.
“Winning the F3 Championship is an incredible achievement for him, and I have no doubt that he’ll do a brilliant job in 2025.
“We’ve followed Leonardo’s single-seater career for a few years now and it’s clear that he’s an outstanding talent.
“Following in the footsteps of Gabriel this year, we’re thrilled to have the reigning F3 Champion join our team for the second year in succession.”
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