Roman Stanek Secures Pole Position at 2025 F2 Hungary

Roman Stanek clinched pole position for the Formula 2 feature race at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the 10th round of the 2025 season. SPORTRIK’s in-depth analysis highlights the Hungaroring qualifying results, supporting the 2025 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix, with Invicta Racing dominating the top two spots.

Invicta’s Qualifying Dominance

Stanek posted the fastest lap of 1:28.779, beating teammate Leonardo Fornaroli by 0.146 seconds. Thus, Invicta Racing locked out the front row for the feature race. Meanwhile, Jak Crawford from DAMS Lucas Oil completed the top three, trailing by 0.173 seconds. As a result, the top positions showcased tight competition. Additionally, Luke Browning from Hitech TGR took fourth, followed by Joshua Durksen and Oliver Goethe.

Sprint Race Starting Grid

For Saturday’s sprint race, Alex Dunne and Pepe Marti will start from the front row, having finished ninth and tenth. However, Dunne faces a steward investigation for an alleged unsafe pit release. Therefore, his position remains provisional. If found guilty, he could receive a grid penalty. Consequently, the sprint race grid may change.

Midfield and Lower Runners

Victor Martins and Arvid Lindblad placed seventh and eighth. Meanwhile, Richard Verschoor and Gabriele Mini finished 11th and 12th. At the back, Kush Maini from DAMS Lucas Oil managed only 20th. Furthermore, Cian Shields was slowest in 22nd. Thus, the results reflect Hungaroring’s technical challenges.

Full Qualifying Results

Below are the provisional 2025 F2 Budapest Grand Prix qualifying results:

Weekend Race Outlook

Stanek’s success highlights Invicta Racing’s strength at Hungaroring. Therefore, they are favorites for the feature race. However, Dunne’s investigation adds uncertainty to the sprint race. SPORTRIK predicts fierce competition at the top. Consequently, tire strategy and race management will be crucial. For Formula 2 updates, visit SPORTRIK.