As the 2025 FIA Formula 2 Championship reaches its halfway point, Invicta Racing heads to Spielberg, Austria, for Round 7 at the Red Bull Ring.
Rounding out a demanding triple-header, the Barcelona weekend proved a challenging one for Invicta Racing. Despite showing promising pace from the outset, the team left Spain with just two points added to its tally.
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Nestled in the scenic Styrian hills, the Red Bull Ring is renowned for its dramatic elevation changes, high-speed straights, and heavy braking zones.
The demanding middle sector challenges drivers to find the perfect balance, often making or breaking a lap. With several overtaking opportunities, the Austrian circuit consistently delivers exciting racing.
Key corners
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Turn 1: The Niki Lauda Curve is a track limits hotspot. Carry too much speed and you’ll run wide over the exit kerb.
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Turn 3: A tight right-hand hairpin which is a prime overtaking spot after a long DRS straight. Traction on exit is crucial.
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Turn 9: The penultimate turn is a high-speed challenge where commitment must be balanced with control. A small mistake here can easily lead to a lap time deletion.
Track stats
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Length: 2.67 miles / 4.31km
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Turns: 10
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DRS zones: 3
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Sprint Race laps: 28
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Feature Race laps: 40
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Invicta Racing’s first win of the 2024 season came at the Red Bull Ring, with Gabriel Bortoleto taking his maiden Formula 2 victory in the Feature Race.
Leonardo Fornaroli and Roman Stanek have each made several visits to the Styrian hills, which should help them to quickly find their rhythm at the start of the weekend.
Best results
- Invicta Racing: 1st (Gabriel Bortoleto, 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship, Feature Race)
- Leonardo Fornaroli: 2nd (2021 Italian Formula 4 Championship, Race 2)
- Roman Stanek: 4th (2021 FIA Formula 3 Championship, Sprint Race 2)
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James Robinson, TEAM PRINCIPAL
“After a short break, we’re focused and ready for Austria. The Red Bull Ring always presents a unique challenge, rewarding drivers who show commitment and consistency throughout the lap. With this season shaping up to be extremely competitive, we want to maximise every opportunity to set ourselves on the right path for the second half of the year.”
All local times CEST (UTC +2). Follow Invicta Racing for updates throughout the weekend.
Live timing for all sessions can be found here.
