Rafael Villagómez Archives

Rafael Villagómez targets a stronger 2026 F2 season, highlighting adaptability, mental strength, and teamwork with Van Amersfoort Racing.

“Every weekend you learn something”: Villagómez on building momentum with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026 F2 campaign

Karishma Persad1 week ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Rafael Villagómez enters the 2026 F2 season with a clear mission: to capitalise on the breakthroughs he achieved in 2025. Last year, his performance peaked during the second half of the campaign, giving both himself and Van Amersfoort Racing tangible evidence of what he is capable of when preparation, pace, and strategy align. The 21-year-old…

Rafael Villagómez targets a consistent 2026 F2 season with Van Amersfoort Racing after strong 2025 form and steady progress.

“It’s about adapting the small little details” – Villagómez eyes consistency in 2026 F2 campaign

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Rafael Villagómez began his 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship campaign with a determined and composed performance in Melbourne, narrowly missing out on a points finish. Villagómez crossed the line in P11 on Sunday, yet his 2026 Melbourne F2 Feature Race told a deeper story than the final classification suggested. He demonstrated strong pace throughout the…

Rafael Villagómez heads into the 2026 F2 season confident and motivated, stating that winning is the clear objective.

Villagómez carries confidence into 2026 after promising end to 2025 F2 campaign

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Rafael Villagómez enters the new FIA Formula 2 Championship season carrying the momentum of a strong finish to the previous campaign. After showing measurable progress towards the end of 2025 with Van Amersfoort Racing, Villagómez approaches the opening round of the 2026 F2 season in Melbourne with increased confidence and a clearly defined competitive focus….

In his 2025 F2 season, Rafael Villagómez saw growth, two Sprint podiums, and lessons in consistency and race strategy.

F2 2025 | Season Review | Rafael Villagómez

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Rafael Villagómez approached the 2025 F2 season with clear intent to improve. Following a modest rookie campaign in 2024, he sought to convert experience into tangible results with Van Amersfoort Racing. Across 12 rounds, he showed measured growth in racecraft, tyre management, and composure under pressure. While his final position of 14th in the Drivers’…

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) have confirmed that Rafael Villagómez will remain with the team for the 2026 F2 season.

Villagómez stays with VAR for 2026 F2 season

James O'Connor3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) have confirmed that Rafael Villagómez will remain with the team for the 2026 F2 season. It means every seat in the field has been confirmed for the year ahead. Rafael Villagómez and VAR continue a long relationship heading into the 2026 F2 season Since 2021 in the Euroformula Open, the 24-year-old…

Van Amersfoort Racing #24 car, John Bennett, teammate of Rafael Villagómez, on track before Bradley Joyce's 2025 F2 statements.

Joyce reviews Van Amersfoort Racing’s tough but promising 2025 F2 season

Ana-Maria Andronic4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

With F2 going into the winter break, Van Amersfoort Racing’s (VAR) Team Principal, Bradley Joyce, had the chance to review the team’s 2025 performance. In a year where the outcomes were overall positive for the Dutch team, late-season improvements brought home some valuable points. While VAR finished 10th in the Formula 2 Teams’ Championship, Rafael…

Rafael Villagómez blends simulation, instinct, and passion in F2 with VAR, aiming for F1 while embracing every racing opportunity.

Exclusive: From the simulator to the track: Rafael Villagómez on his approach to racing in the modern era of F2

Karishma Persad4 months ago5 months ago08 mins

Rafael Villagómez, one of Mexico’s rising stars in single-seater racing, continues to develop his craft in the ultra-competitive environment of F2 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR). Known for its structured approach and focus on driver growth, the Dutch outfit has provided a strong foundation for Villagómez to refine both his technical understanding and his racecraft….

Rafael Villagómez reflects on his strong Sprint podium finish at the 2025 F2 Qatar GP, discussing race strategy, tyre management, and growth.

Villagómez reflects on “tricky” F2 Sprint Race success and looks ahead to Feature Race at 2025 Qatar GP

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago010 mins

Rafael Villagómez delivered one of his strongest drives of the 2025 F2 season in the Lusail Round Sprint Race at the 2025 Qatar GP, securing a hard-fought third place after an evening defined by tyre management, late Safety Cars, and a decisive last-lap duel. Starting from P3 on the reverse grid, the Van Amersfoort Racing…

Rafael Villagómez, Van Amersfoort Racing, F2 2025, P3 in Barcelona Sprint

Exclusive: “I knew we had the speed, but we started from the back” — Rafael Villagómez on his podium finish in the 2025 F2 Barcelona Sprint Race

Karishma Persad5 months ago6 months ago07 mins

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has long stood as one of Formula 2’s toughest proving grounds. Known for its high degradation, long corners, and demanding layout, it exposes every weakness in car setup and driver rhythm. For Rafael Villagómez, the 2025 Barcelona F2 round represented a weekend of contrasts — a slow beginning followed by an…

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 Persad5 months ago6 months ago08 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…