2024 F3 Champion Leonardo Fornaroli steps up to F2 with Invicta Racing

Leonardo Fornaroli will step up to Formula 2 next season with Invicta Racing the team have confirmed.

After winning the 2024 FIA Formula 3 Drivers' Championship at the final round in Monza, Fornaroli's next step is finalised, with the Italian the first driver to be announced for the 2025 FIA Formula 2 campaign.

As part of his preparations for the 2025 season, the team also confirmed that the Italian driver would be participating in the post-season test in Abu Dhabi later this year with the team.

Fornaroli enjoyed his finest season to date this year, achieving seven podium finishes, two Pole Positions and two fastest laps en route to the title with Trident.

Speaking of his step up to F2, Fornaroli said he excited for the next step in his racing career coming with Invicta.

“I’m so happy to be able to celebrate winning the F3 championship with this news and I cannot wait to step up to Formula 2 next season," Fornaroli said. "Invicta Racing has proven itself over many years to be one of the best teams in Formula 2, including this season. I’m really excited to work with the team for the 2025 season. I want to take this opportunity to thank Trident for the past three years, they really are the best team in F3. To go from the best team in F3 to the best in F2 is a truly a dream come true.”

Andy Roche, Team Principal of Invicta Racing added: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Leonardo to the team for 2025. Winning the FIA Formula 3 Championship is an incredible achievement for him and I have no doubt that he’ll do a brilliant job in 2025. We’ve followed Leonardo’s single-seater career for a few years now and it’s clear that he’s an outstanding talent. Following in the footsteps of Gabriel this year, we’re thrilled to have the FIA Formula 3 Champion join our team for the second year in a row.”