The 2025 FIA Formula 2 season embarks on its European leg with Round 4 in Imola – a homecoming for Leonardo Fornaroli.
Leonardo and Roman Stanek showed promising pace in Saudi Arabia, both qualifying in the top 10 and collecting 18 points between them across the weekend.
Despite both races being interrupted by Safety Car periods, the team was also able to gain further understanding of its race pace ahead of a trio of consecutive race weekends to come.
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One of the most iconic circuits on the calendar, Imola is steeped in history. Renowned for its elevation changes and technical chicanes, overtaking opportunities can be limited, but the narrow and twisty nature of the circuit means that Safety Car appearances are likely to shake up the order.
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Key corners
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Turns 2 – 4: Precision is key through the Tamburello chicane sequence, as high kerbs and gravel can catch drivers out.
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Turns 14 – 15: Variante Alta is a tight uphill chicane that requires precise braking and accurate positioning.
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Turns 17 – 18: With two left-hand 90-degree turns, Rivazza 1 & 2 is a potential overtaking spot before heading towards the only DRS zone.
Track stats
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Length: 3.05 miles / 4.9km
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Turns: 19
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DRS zones: 1
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Sprint Race laps: 25
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Feature Race laps: 35
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Invicta Racing took pole position at Imola in 2024 with Gabriel Bortoleto, which he converted into a podium finish. The team’s 2025 line-up has plenty of experience at the Italian circuit in the junior categories, with home hero Leonardo standing on the podium and Roman taking wins.
Best results
- Invicta Racing: 2nd (Gabriel Bortoleto, 2024 FIA Formula 2 Feature Race)
- Leonardo Fornaroli: 2nd (2021 Formula 4 Italian Championship Race 2 and 3)
- Roman Stanek: 1st (2022 FIA Formula 3 Feature Race)
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James Robinson
Imola marks the start of the European leg and a triple-header, so it’s going to be a demanding few weeks ahead. It’s a challenging circuit, but both drivers have plenty of experience which can help us continue our learnings this season. We have seen that the car has pace in Qualifying and we’ll be looking to transfer this into all sessions so that we can fight well within the points.
All local times CEST (UTC +2). Follow Invicta Racing for updates throughout the weekend.
Live timing for all sessions can be found here.
