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Van Amersfoort Racing signs Portuguese talent Francisco Macedo for 2026 FRME and FREC as the 17-year-old steps up to Formula Regional

Francisco Macedo joins Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026 FRME and FREC campaigns

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago03 mins mins

Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed that Francisco Macedo will join the team for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRME) and the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). As a result, the 17-year-old Portuguese driver takes another decisive step forward in his single-seater career. With experience across several junior categories, Macedo now prepares to…

Dion Gowda stays with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026, contesting FRME Trophy and FREC after rookie success.

Dion Gowda remains with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026 FRME and FREC campaigns

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins mins

Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed that Dion Gowda will remain with the Dutch outfit for its full Formula Regional programme, thereby reinforcing a partnership that delivered an impressive rookie season in 2025. As a result, the Gowda will contest both the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy and the newly rebranded Formula Regional European Championship…

Carrasquedo eager to join Van Amersfoort Racing for F3 2026

Doris Ivandic1 week ago1 week ago03 mins mins

After his two appearances last season, Jesse Carrasquedo makes the step up to his full maiden Formula 3 season in 2026. The Mexican driver finished eight in the Eurocup-3 Spanish Winter Championship, and fifth in Eurocup-3 in 2025. The young driver will race with Van Amersfoort Racing, with whom he is already familiar after having…

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 Andronic2 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins 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…

Chinese driver Felix Fu joins Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy after a successful F4 career.

Yuhao “Felix” Fu joins Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026 FRME Trophy

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 week ago04 mins mins

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) has confirmed the signing of Chinese driver Yuhao “Felix” Fu for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. At just 17 years old, Fu embarks on a new chapter in his motorsport career, stepping up to the highly competitive regional series following an impressive run through various international Formula 4…

VAR's Hiyu Yamakoshi during 2025 F3 Post-Season Testing.

Exclusive: Hiyu Yamakoshi discusses career progression, inspirations and representing Japan

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago07 mins mins

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…

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 Persad1 month ago2 months ago08 mins 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….

Hiyu Yamakoshi makes his F3 debut in 2026 with Van Amersfoort Racing. He has spoken on this signing that he labels a 'dream'.

“Really happy to be stepping up to F3″—Hiyu Yamakoshi on his promotion to F3 with Van Amersfoort Racing in 2026

Olivia Pursehouse1 month ago2 months ago03 mins mins

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…

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 Persad2 months ago2 months ago010 mins 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…

Bennett hopes to replicate 2024 Lusail success as F2 returns at 2025 Qatar GP

Antonina Jaromin2 months ago2 months ago04 mins mins

Formula 2 returns for its final rounds of the 2025 season in Lusail and Yas Marina, with John Bennett eager to score points and end his season on a high. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver made his F2 debut at the 2024 Lusail round and scored points with a P8 before finishing P15 and P14…