After the final round in Portland, the story of an exciting season

163 days, from February 28 to August 10. Over this period, spanning 24 weekends, the 2025 USF Pro Championships hosted 22 rounds: 8 for USF Pro 2000 and USF2000 (always sharing the track) and 6 for USF Juniors.

As tradition dictates, with most events sharing the paddock with the IndyCar Series, each category delivered hard-fought races and shake-ups in the overall standings, across a calendar that once again showcased its most iconic rounds: jewels in the crown of American motorsport, starting from the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, and shining brightest in the month of May at Indianapolis.

USF Pro 2000

The season opened with a fierce rivalry between Alessandro De Tullio (Turn 3) and Max Garcia (Pabst), who shared the spoils in the first two rounds at St. Pete and NOLA. The Indianapolis month saw Ariel Elkin (TJ Speed) shine, claiming two wins out of three at the Indy GP weekend and also taking victory at the most fascinating event of the year – the oval at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. From that point, Elkin emerged as Garcia’s main challenger, but the latter went on an unstoppable run from the next round onward, securing 7 wins in 9 races between Road America, Mid-Ohio, Toronto, and Portland. His title was sealed in Toronto, with one round to spare, leaving the fight for second place to Elkin (who ultimately claimed it), De Tullio, and Mac Clark (Exclusive Autosport) – the latter enjoying a remarkably consistent season with 11 podiums, though missing the satisfaction of a race win.

USF 2000

In the sister category, the first two rounds seemed to have already set the tone for the season, thanks to Liam McNeilly’s (Jay Howard) five consecutive wins. The twist came at the Indy GP, when the British driver was unable to race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway due to circumstances beyond his control, which also kept him out of the subsequent rounds.

A brand-new season effectively began, with a balanced three-way fight between Jack Jeffers (Exclusive Autosport), Teddy Musella (VRD), and Thomas Schrage (VRD), who shared most of the available points over the next three rounds – with the sole exception of the Freedom 75 on the Indy oval, won by Anthony Martella (Jay Howard). From Mid-Ohio onward, Jeffers shifted into high gear and never stepped off the podium (5 wins and 3 second places), clinching the overall title in the final round at Portland.

USF Juniors

Fourteen podium finishes (including 6 wins) in 16 races – a perfect trajectory to secure the entry level of the “Road to Indy” ladder. The driver? Leonardo Escorpioni (Zanella Racing), who sealed the title in Race 2 at Portland with one round to spare. His only rival able to challenge him up to that point was Liam Loiacono (Jay Howard), who had reignited the title battle in mid-summer with 5 wins out of 6 races spanning the Mid-Ohio doubleheader and Road America.

Eyes on 2026

For the three tiers of this fascinating American series – and for the three Tatuus models powering the many teams – it’s now time for the offseason. The traditional “Fall Combine” tests at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in October will be the next opportunity to hit the track and prepare for what promises to be another rich and thrilling 2026 season.

As every year, 2025 confirmed not only the importance and extremely high standard of the championships organized by Andersen Promotions, but also their excellent management. Captivating races, broadcast live on the official YouTube channel with the unmistakable and passionate voice of Rob Howden, the most iconic tracks in the United States and North America, all-round driver support programs, and top-tier track safety guaranteed by the AMR IndyCar Safety Team – the USF Pro Championships continue to be a global benchmark in the racing world.