Ireland's Alex Dunne tops Formula 2 standings after third win of season in Belgium

Irish driver Alex Dunne won his third Formula 2 race of the season at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium, mastering the rain and taking the championship lead. He started from pole position and held off challenges from Ritomo Miyata and Roman Stanek to secure the victory. Dunne now leads Dutch driver Richard Verschoor by 15 points with just two races left in the season.

Irish driver Alex Dunne showcased his exceptional skill and composure in challenging wet conditions to claim a hard-fought victory in the Formula 2 Feature Race at Spa-Francorchamps. Navigating heavy rain and slippery track conditions, Dunne secured his third win of the season and took over the lead in the Drivers’ Standings, edging ahead of his closest rivals as the title battle intensifies [1].

Starting from pole position, Dunne held off challenges from Ritomo Miyata and Roman Stanek to secure the victory. The McLaren development driver's performance was particularly impressive, as he managed to retain the lead despite the treacherous conditions. Arvid Lindblad came home in second from fifth on the grid, while Roman Stanek completed the podium [1].

The race started with all 30 drivers on wet-weather tyres due to heavy rainfall. Dunne prepared to lead the field as he floored it out of Blanchimont, running slightly wide into the Bus Stop Chicane but managing to retain the lead. Behind him, Stanek snatched second place from Miyata into Turn 1 but lost the position due to oversteer going up Eau Rouge. Dunne pulled out a lead of nearly two seconds by the end of Lap 1 [1].

The rain intensified on Lap 2, and visibility became poor due to the heavy spray. Dunne's lead shrank to seven-tenths by Lap 7, as several drivers made their mandatory pit stops for a second set of wet tyres. The Safety Car was deployed on Lap 18 due to a spin by Sebastian Montoya, but Dunne managed to hold his position and eventually emerged as the winner of the race [1].

With this victory, Dunne now leads Dutch driver Richard Verschoor by 15 points with just two races left in the season. The intense title battle is expected to continue until the final races, with Dunne aiming to secure his first Formula 2 championship title.

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[1] https://www.motorsportweek.com/2025/07/27/alex-dunne-conquers-rain-soaked-spa-to-claim-f2-feature-race-victory-and-take-championship-lead/