Rafael Villagómez, Van Amersfoort Racing, 2025 Italian GP, F2 Monza
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“To lose it inside the last five laps is painful” – Villagómez on missing Monza F2 Feature Race podium

Rafael Villagómez left Monza with a strong sense of progress after one of his best weekends so far in the 2025 F2 season. Villagómez was firmly in the fight for a podium during the F2 Feature Race at the 2025 Italian GP, running in the top four throughout, before narrowly missing out on a top-three…

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Van Amersfoort F2 driver John Bennett
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Bennett reflects on F2 struggles ahead of Italian GP: “This year’s been a bit trickier”

Ahead of the F2 Italian GP in Monza, John Bennett spoke to the media, including Pit Debrief, about his season so far and expectations for the weekend. John Bennett’s Formula 2 campaign hit another roadblock at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where the British rookie’s race came to a premature end following a collision that damaged…

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Théophile Naël of Van Amersfoort Racing at the 2025 Barcelona F3 Round on the weekend of the F1 Spanish GP
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Exclusive: Théophile Naël “just looking into Formula 1 and dreaming of that” after strong 2025 F3 rookie campaign

As his rookie 2025 F3 season nears its conclusion, Van Amersfoort Racing’s Théophile Naël remains firmly focused on his ultimate motorsport dream — a seat in Formula 1. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief after the Spanish GP race weekend in which he claimed a second-place finish in the Feature Race, the 18-year-old Frenchman shared his…

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Van Amersfoort Racing, celebrating 50 years, in Jeddah (F2)
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Frits Van Amersfoort on surviving and thriving after 50 years in racing

In 2025, Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) mark an extraordinary milestone: 50 years in motorsport. From modest beginnings to competing on Formula 1 race weekends, the team’s journey has been shaped by resilience, opportunity, and above all, an enduring love of racing. For team owner Frits Van Amersfoort, the years have passed with remarkable speed, even…

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Ivan Domingues of Van Amersfoort Racing currently competing in the 2025 F3 Championship on the pathway to F1
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Exclusive: “The goal is Formula 1” — Ivan Domingues on 2025 F3 journey ambition and motorsport realities

For young drivers in junior formulae, Formula 1 remains the ultimate aspiration. Yet the path to F1 is rarely straightforward, and many drivers explore opportunities across multiple racing series. Ivan Domingues, competing in the 2025 F3 Championship with Van Amersfoort Racing, balances this ambition with realism. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, he discussed…

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Santiago Ramos of Van Amersfoort Racing at the 2025 Spanish GP after P2 in F3
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Exclusive: “I just stay focused on my objective of Formula 1” — Santiago Ramos chasing F1 dream amid challenging 2025 F3 season

With one round remaining in the 2025 F3 Championship, Santiago Ramos sits 14th in the standings with 48 points. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver’s year has been a study in contrasts — weekends of elation, where everything clicked, alongside others where results slipped away. The season began in emphatic fashion. Ramos delivered a statement win…

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Théophile Naël of Van Amersfoort Racing in the 2025 F3 Championship
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Exclusive: Théophile Naël on recovery and resilience in the 2025 F3 Championship

As the 2025 FIA F3 Championship hurtles towards its conclusion in Monza, Van Amersfoort Racing’s Théophile Naël is navigating the fine line between performance and recovery. The 18-year-old Frenchman, who secured the 2023 F4 Spanish Championship, has proven his speed and composure in a fiercely competitive field, securing three podium finishes this season: third in…

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Ivan Domingues of Van Amersfoort Racing becomes the first Portuguese F3 driver to win a race at the 2025 Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
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Exclusive: Ivan Domingues on finding balance in demanding 2025 rookie F3 season

In a 2025 season marked by intense competition and relentless travel, Portuguese driver Ivan Domingues has experienced both the thrill of victory and the challenge of maintaining performance in the demanding world of FIA F3. The 19-year-old, driving for Van Amersfoort Racing, made history earlier this year by becoming the first Portuguese driver to win…

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Santiago Ramos of Van Amersfoort Racing at the 2025 Barcelona F3 Round
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Exclusive: “You need to make sure, even if you have a bad weekend, to be able to reset” – Santiago Ramos on recovery in 2025 F3 Championship

For Santiago Ramos, the 2025 FIA F3 season has been a year of highs, lows, and resilience. The 21-year-old Mexican driver, now in his second year in F3 and his first with Van Amersfoort Racing, has stood on the top step of the podium twice this season — winning the Melbourne Sprint and the Imola…

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Van Amersfoort Racing track walk. FIA Formula 3 Championship - Round 5 - Barcelona, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmelo, Spain.
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Exclusive: “Just keep consistent training” — How Van Amersfoort Racing’s F3 Drivers build strength for race weekends

Although Formula 3 sits two rungs below Formula 1, its physical demands are far from minor. Every race weekend presents a test of strength, endurance, and concentration. The high-speed cornering, heavy braking, and intense cockpit heat place immense strain on young drivers’ bodies—particularly across consecutive race weekends where recovery time is limited. In an exclusive…

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