VAR's Hiyu Yamakoshi during 2025 F3 Post-Season Testing.
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Exclusive: Hiyu Yamakoshi discusses career progression, inspirations and representing Japan

Throughout his career, Hiyu Yamakoshi has raced with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) on multiple occasions and enjoyed success. In 2025, he’d raced with the team in the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) and is set to take the step up to FIA Formula 3 with them in 2026. The Japanese driver has…

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Rafael Villagómez blends simulation, instinct, and passion in F2 with VAR, aiming for F1 while embracing every racing opportunity.
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Exclusive: From the simulator to the track: Rafael Villagómez on his approach to racing in the modern era of F2

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….

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Hiyu Yamakoshi makes his F3 debut in 2026 with Van Amersfoort Racing. He has spoken on this signing that he labels a 'dream'.
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“Really happy to be stepping up to F3″—Hiyu Yamakoshi on his promotion to F3 with Van Amersfoort Racing in 2026

Hiyu Yamakoshi will make his FIA Formula 3 debut at the start of the 2026 season with Van Amersfoort Racing, marking a pivotal milestone in his single-seater career—one he describes as a dream come true. With only a handful of Japanese drivers progressing to F3, this step represents both personal achievement and national significance for…

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Rafael Villagómez reflects on his strong Sprint podium finish at the 2025 F2 Qatar GP, discussing race strategy, tyre management, and growth.
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Villagómez reflects on “tricky” F2 Sprint Race success and looks ahead to Feature Race at 2025 Qatar GP

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…

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

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…

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F3 Potential Talent Scouting and Barriers for Females
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F3 managers discuss 2026 talent pipeline and barriers for female drivers

Each year, a new wave of rookies arrives in FIA Formula 3, graduating from a range of junior series and backgrounds. Yet one thing has remained unchanged: the continued absence of female drivers. To date, Sophia Flörsch remains the only woman to have competed in F3. During a recent press conference attended by outlets including…

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Théophile Naël, Van Amersfoort Racing, F3 2025
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F3 2025 | Season Review | Théophile Naël

Théophile Naël’s rookie season in the 2025 FIA F3 Championship with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) stands as a testament to resilience, adaptability, and raw pace. Entering one of the toughest junior categories in world motorsport, the 18-year-old Frenchman impressed from the outset, claiming three podiums and finishing eighth overall in the Drivers’ Championship. His journey…

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Freddie Slater during the rebooted edition of the FR World Cup
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying 1 | Slater shines through amidst multiple red flags

Following its 1st Free Practice session, the FR World Cup kicked off its first qualifying round in the afternoon. The early stages saw drivers warming up their tyres for their first flying laps, with R-ace GP leading the charge. Enzo Deligny set the first benchmark lap at 2’17.900, with teammates Jin Nakamura and Matteo de…

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