Hitech TGR enters the 2025 Formula 2 season with an all-rookie lineup, full of optimism after a strong 2024 campaign. While they narrowly missed out on major silverware last year, the team consistently fought at the front, with Paul Aron securing a victory in Lusail. Now, with two promising young drivers stepping up, Hitech aims to build on that momentum and push further up the standings.
A Familiar Face with High Expectations Williams Racing junior Luke Browning is no stranger to Hitech, having enjoyed great success with the team in Formula 3. Fighting for the F3 title last season, he ultimately finished third overall after a tough final round. Over his two seasons with Hitech in F3, he secured two pole positions, two wins, and four podiums, proving his ability to perform under pressure. Browning made his Formula 2 debut in the final three rounds of 2024, immediately making an impact by scoring points in Baku-one of the trickiest circuits on the calendar. He then took part in post-season testing, gaining valuable experience in preparation for his first full campaign. One of his standout traits is his ability to hit the ground running. He has delivered strong performances in season openers over the past two years, including a victory in the 2024 F3 Feature Race in Sakhir. Last year, he also demonstrated remarkable consistency, scoring points in every Feature Race except two. If he can carry that form into F2 and quickly adapt to the more powerful machinery, Browning could be a serious contender from the outset.
On the other side of the garage, Ferrari Driver Academy talent Dino Beganovic is set for his first full F2 season after an impressive debut in the final two rounds of 2024. The Swedish driver wasted no time in making an impact, securing points finishes in all but one of his races, including a podium in the Yas Marina Sprint Race.
Beganovic looked comfortable in F2 machinery right away, fighting at the front despite having far less experience than many of his rivals. His rapid adaptation to the category is a strong sign that he'll be a serious competitor in 2025. Throughout his career, Beganovic has been a consistent front-runner in every series he has competed in. Though his 2024 F3 title bid didn't go as planned, he remained in contention until the end. Now, he'll be aiming to claim his first championship since his Formula Regional European title in 2022. Like Browning, Beganovic has a history of making strong starts to new seasons.
While his pole position in Sakhir last year didn't translate into points, he bounced back in Melbourne, winning the Feature Race in just the second round. If he can carry his late-season F2 form into 2025, he could be a frontrunner from the very beginning.
Hitech finished fourth in the 2024 teams' standings, just 18.5 points away from the top three. While Aron ensured the team secured at least one victory last season, they'll be eager to improve on that tally in 2025. With a full year of experience with the latest F2 car and two highly rated rookies, the team is in a strong position to challenge for more podiums and wins.
Browning and Beganovic both have proven track records of quick adaptation and strong racecraft. If they can build on their early F2 experiences and maintain consistency, Hitech could emerge as a serious threat in the battle for the top spots this season.