Stanek Secures Pole for F2 Abu Dhabi Feature Race
Roman Stanek clinched pole position for the 2025 F2 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix feature race, with Jak Crawford a close second. Newly crowned champion Leonardo Fornaroli qualified third. The session also set the reverse grid for Saturday's sprint race, with Arvid Lindblad and Nikola Tsolov on the front row. Two drivers, Tsolov and Luke Browning, face post-session investigations for impeding and an unsafe release, respectively.
Roman Stanek claimed pole position for the 2025 F2 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix feature race, narrowly beating Jak Crawford by less than a tenth of a second. The qualifying session at Yas Marina Circuit set the grid for the final two races of the F2 season.
Why it matters:
This final qualifying session of the 2025 F2 season in Abu Dhabi is crucial for drivers looking to finish the year strong, potentially securing future opportunities. For Roman Stanek, pole position offers a prime chance to convert strong pace into a victory, while championship implications are minimal with Leonardo Fornaroli already crowned.
The details:
- Pole Position: Roman Stanek (Invicta Racing) clocked a 1:36.836, securing the top spot for the feature race.
- Front Row: Jak Crawford (DAMS Lucas Oil) qualified second, just +0.087s behind Stanek.
- Championship Driver: Newly crowned 2025 F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli (Invicta Racing) secured third place, demonstrating continued strong form.
- Top Five: Dino Beganovic (Hitech TGR) and Sebastian Montoya (Prema Racing) rounded out the top five, placing them well for the longer Sunday race.
- Sprint Race Grid: Arvid Lindblad and Nikola Tsolov, qualifying tenth and ninth respectively, will start from the front row for Saturday's shorter sprint race due to the reverse grid rules.
- Post-Session Investigations: Nikola Tsolov and Luke Browning are currently under investigation for alleged impeding at Turn 9. Browning also faces scrutiny for a potential unsafe release during the session, which could affect his starting position.
What's next:
The focus now shifts to the sprint race on Saturday, where Lindblad and Tsolov will lead the pack, provided Tsolov's investigation doesn't alter his starting position. The results of the post-session investigations for Tsolov and Browning will be critical in finalizing the grid for both races. Stanek's pole for the feature race sets him up as a strong contender for victory, marking a potential high note to conclude his season.