A Middle East double-header concludes for Invicta Racing with the final round of the 2025 FIA Formula 2 season at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, where the Teams’ Championship remains on the line.
Leonardo Fornaroli sealed the 2025 FIA Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship in Qatar, with a P2 finish in the Feature Race putting him out of reach of his rivals.
In total, Invicta Racing added 27 valuable points to their Teams’ Championship charge at the Lusail International Circuit to maintain its lead in the standings heading into the final round.
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A familiar season-ending location, the Yas Marina Circuit has provided thrilling conclusions in the past and 2025 is set to be no exception.
A well-balanced car will be needed to perform through the mix of corners, long straights and tight, technical sections.
Key corners
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Turn 1: A challenging left-hander opens the lap, with a good exit here setting drivers up for the fast, sweeping corners ahead.
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Turns 6-7: At the end of the long straight, this chicane presents one of the best opportunities to overtake around the track.
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Turn 9: Opening the final sector, this banked left-hander offers multiple racing lines for drivers to make a move ahead of the slower sequence of corners.
Track stats
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Length: 3.28 miles / 5.281km
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Turns: 16
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DRS zones: 2
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Sprint Race laps: 23
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Feature Race laps: 33
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Invicta Racing has shown strong form at the Abu Dhabi venue in recent years, highlighted by a controlled performance from Jack Doohan in 2023 to convert pole position into Feature Race victory.
Leonardo and Roman are both familiar with the circuit, having each completed a race weekend there as well as post-season testing.
Best results
- Invicta Racing: P1 (Jack Doohan, 2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship, Feature Race)
- Leonardo Fornaroli: P10 (2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship, Sprint Race)
- Roman Stanek: P11 (2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship, Sprint Race)
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James Robinson, TEAM PRINCIPAL
“It all comes down to this weekend. The entire team and both drivers have worked tirelessly this year, culminating in Leonardo winning the Drivers’ Championship last weekend. We now have our sights set on securing the Teams’ Championship, and we’ll be doing everything we can to make sure that happens. We want to end our time with Leonardo and Roman on a high note after what has been a standout 2025 season.”
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