The 2025 Formula 2 feature race at Spa-Francorchamps concluded with McLaren junior driver Alex Dunne taking a dominant victory in wet conditions. Starting from pole position and behind the safety car due to earlier rain, Dunne managed the race flawlessly. His strategy included a mandatory pit stop on lap 12 of the scheduled 23 laps. Unfortunately, the race ended under safety car conditions following multiple incidents that prevented any green-flag action at the end.
Sebastian Montoya’s spin and stall at the notoriously tricky Eau Rouge-Raidillon section caused the initial disruption. The incident happened just as the race seemed poised for a final push to the finish. Not long after, Oliver Goethe experienced an engine failure on the Kemmel Straight, prompting another intervention. The safety car remained out, and eventually, the red flags were shown, concluding the race prematurely.
The result significantly impacted the F2 championship standings. Dunne’s win earned him 25 points, pushing him to the top of the standings with 137 points. His closest rival, Richard Verschoor, failed to finish and remained on 122 points. Jak Crawford, another contender, also had a non-scoring race and stayed on 116 points. Leonardo Fornaroli capitalized on the situation by scoring enough points to move into third overall with 121.
Other notable finishers included Arvid Lindblad in second and Roman Stanek in third, contributing valuable points to their respective teams, Campos Racing and Invicta Racing. Drivers like Ritomo Miyata, Luke Browning, and Pepe Marti also made it into the top ten, benefitting from consistent pace and avoiding incidents in the tricky conditions. Overall, the wet weather played a significant role in shaking up the race and the championship fight.
The race weekend at Spa has been heavily affected by poor weather, including the cancellation of the F3 feature race. Despite the challenges, fans witnessed a critical shift in the F2 title race. Meanwhile, the F1 Belgian Grand Prix looms with drama building, including grid adjustments and penalties. The spotlight remains on how the weather and track conditions will influence the rest of the weekend’s action across all racing categories.
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