The Belgian round is part of the second half of the season. With the title race tightening, every driver must push to either maintain or improve their performance. The gap at the top of the standings is noticeably narrower compared to last year.<\/p>\n
Back in 2024, Isack Hadjar arrived in Belgium holding an 18-point lead over Paul Aron. This time, Richard Verschoor leads by six points ahead\u00a0of Jak Crawford<\/a>.<\/p>\n This margin highlights the fiercely competitive nature of this year\u2019s championship. There is no room for error, and a single mistake could cost any driver their place in the title fight.<\/p>\n Delivering a strong performance at Spa is a badge of honour for any driver. Last year, Paul Aron claimed pole position in his attempt to close the gap to Hadjar. However, his weekend quickly turned into his worst as he failed to score points in either race.<\/p>\n In contrast, Hadjar and Gabriel Bortoleto capitalised on Aron’s misfortunes. Hadjar triumphed in the Feature Race, putting in one of his most convincing drives in F2, fending off Bortoleto, who secured second place on Sunday.<\/p>\n Sunday’s Sprint Race was cut short due to heavy rain, with Zak O’Sullivan emerging as the winner.\u00a0Not a lot of action happened in the short race, except for the overtake of Andrea Kimi Antonelli<\/a> at Eau Rouge. That move later earned the Dallara Award for the best overtake of 2024.<\/p>\n Looking ahead, Jak Crawford enters the weekend as a strong contender. In 2024, he qualified fourth and finished on the podium in the Feature Race. Considering his current form, and with Spa being a track where both he and his DAMS Lucas Oil team typically perform well, as he mentioned to LWOS<\/strong> last year<\/a>, Crawford is one to watch.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Belgium GP Brings the Heat: Storylines To Watch at Spa<\/a><\/p>\n Silverstone<\/a> proved to be a difficult round for Richard Verschoor. The Dutch drive could not manage better than seventh in either race, collecting eight points over the weekend. Nevertheless, he held onto his championship lead, showing determination despite the setbacks.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Crawford has climbed into second place, just six points behind. The American appears more focused than ever, eager to heighten his place in the title battle. His push comes at an important time, with Cadillac<\/a> yet to confirm its 2026 driver line-up.<\/p>\n Also worth noting are Alex Dunne and\u00a0Leonardo Fornaroli<\/a>. Both continue to place near the top of the standings and remain well within reach of the top two.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/07\/imago1047870460-300x200.jpg\")
Could Crawford Be the Next F2 Winner at Spa?<\/h3>\n
Is Verschoor’s Lead Under Threat?<\/h3>\n