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Rafael Villagómez, Van Amersfoort Racing, F2 2025 discusses his preparation for the season

Exclusive: Precision under pressure: How Rafael Villagómez prepares his body and mind for F2

Karishma Persad2 days ago5 days ago08 mins mins

In Formula 2, performance depends on far more than just driving skill. Every race weekend demands an extraordinary balance of physical endurance, technical precision, and mental resilience. Drivers must prepare their bodies to endure extreme temperatures, sustained G-forces, and long stints in the cockpit—all while maintaining laser-sharp focus under immense pressure. Mexican F2 driver Rafael…

Exclusive: What representing three stars and a sun in 2025 FRECA means for Zachary David

Alexa Obligar2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins mins

In the Philippines, motorsport opportunities become a bottleneck situation with many aspiring talents yet only select few go international. Lack of funding also plays a part in these drivers’ growth. In the end, many dreams only end up as dreams instead of reality. For Zachary David, being Malta-based impacted his trajectory of his single-seater career….

Engstler on teamwork with Grasser in GT World Challenge Europe

“Hope to stay in the same line-up for the future” – Engstler on continuity, chemistry, and Grasser’s GT World Challenge Europe push after the 24h of Spa

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

From touring-car prospect to DTM race winner and Spa hero, Luca Engstler’s leap to Grasser Racing has lit a fuse under Lamborghini’s GT program. In his first full season aboard the Huracán GT3 Evo2 he struck early in DTM, with victories at Oschersleben and Hockenheim, then, alongside Jordan Pepper and Mirko Bortolotti, delivered Lamborghini’s first-ever…

Hitech TGR's Gerrard Xie on track during the 2025 FIA F3 season.

Exclusive: “A whole new experience” – Gerrard Xie reflects on progress in rookie F3 season and valuable lessons learnt from teammates

Yi Xing Lim2 weeks ago4 weeks ago07 mins mins

With the final round of the 2025 FIA F3 Championship now over, Hitech TGR’s Gerrard Xie has officially completed his rookie Formula 3 campaign. Although one could argue that it was a challenging season for Xie, with just one point scored, it was undoubtedly a valuable learning experience for him. After enjoying significant success in…

Jordan Pepper on winning the CrowdStrike 24h of Spa together with Grasser and Lamborghini

“The 24-hour race is 24 hours long” – Pepper on staying cool as Lamborghini seals historic CrowdStrike 24h of Spa win

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

The 2025 CrowdStrike 24h of Spa ended with a landmark triumph for Lamborghini and Jordan Pepper. After 549 laps of drama and attrition, Grasser Racing Team guided the #63 Lamborghini to the brand’s first overall victory at the Ardennes classic. Pepper, Mirko Bortolotti, and Luca Engstler shared the car and crossed the line just eight…

Rafael Villagómez is the first driver from Mexico to compete in the new era of F2 (established 2019)

Exclusive: “Obviously, I’m very proud to carry the flag” — Rafael Villagómez on representing Mexico in F2 and fan support

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins mins

Rafael Villagómez has steadily built his name across Europe’s single-seater ladder, combining quiet determination with a deep sense of national pride. From a single karting lap at age four to competing at the pinnacle of junior motorsport, the FIA Formula 2 Championship, his path has been one of persistence and patience. Now racing in F2…

Van Amersfoort Racing's Rafael Villagómez of Mexico currently competing in the 2025 FIA Formula 2 Championship

Exclusive: Rafael Villagómez on the journey from a chance kart lap to Formula 2 with Van Amersfoort Racing

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins mins

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Mexico’s Rafael Villagómez—now racing in FIA Formula 2 with Van Amersfoort Racing—recounted how a chance visit to a kart track at age four became a weekly obsession, evolving from a single promised lap into a disciplined routine that balanced schoolwork with near-daily practice; although a family move to…

#69 - Emil Frey Racing - Thierry VERMEULEN - Ferrari 296 GT3 - 2025 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup

Exclusive: “It’s been a very cool season” — Thierry Vermeulen reflects on a landmark 2025 GTWC season

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins mins

As the 2025 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe season comes to a close, Thierry Vermeulen looks back on a year of personal and professional growth. The Dutch driver, who began his motorsport journey in 2020 with no previous racing experience, has quickly made a name for himself in the world of GT racing. This season,…

Akshay Bohra sitting on his R-ace GP FRECA car, pictured during the preview of the Austria round of the 2025 FRECA season

Goals, setbacks, and the Imola of it all for Akshay Bohra

Alexa Obligar1 month ago1 month ago06 mins mins

Fresh from the Singaporean summer, one thing was evident the moment Akshay Bohra sat down to speak with Pit Debrief—the confidence he brought in. The Indian-American driver, who calls The Lion City his home, has been in more places than one this 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) season. The most memorable place,…

Zachary David, CL Motorsport, 2025 FRECA

Exclusive: Zachary David on finding balance in 2025 with FRECA and SF Lights

Alexa Obligar2 months ago2 months ago06 mins mins

Amid the rising motorsport scene of Southeast Asia, the Philippines has yet to make a significant mark in Formula 3. But Zachary David, an 18-year-old talent from Manila, is working to change that. As the only Filipino to join the 2025 FRECA grid, David is balancing his commitments to both Super Formula Lights and FRECA…