The 2025 Italian GP weekend at Monza once again delivered its trademark unpredictability, most notably in F3. For Rodin Motorsport’s Callum Voisin, the 2025 Monza F3 Sprint Race at the Italian GP became an opportunity to prove resilience. Starting from 20th on the grid after a difficult Qualifying, the Briton faced an uphill task but rose to the challenge, crossing the line in sixth and scoring his first points since the Spielberg Feature Race.
Reflecting on the turnaround, Voisin admitted that the frustration of Friday still lingered. He explained, “I mean it was a decent outing. Especially after yesterday, it’s nice to get some points on the board again. It’s just frustrating, I think we had really good pace, it’s just Monza shenanigans, you have to get a tow, and with our strategy, we tried to bank in two laps, but the tow was a bit too strong to be out by ourselves, so I was a bit compromised. But the lap itself was quite good. Today, good race, struggled a little bit in the early phases of the race, but we kept our cool, and clawed our way up.”
With drivers relying heavily on slipstreaming to maximise speed down the long straights, being caught without a tow or finding traffic at the wrong moment can undo even the best-prepared lap. For Voisin, that lottery left him out of position on the grid, but it also set the stage for a thrilling comeback.
Staying composed amid Monza’s chaos
The 2025 F3 Sprint Race unfolded in classic Monza fashion: incident-filled, unpredictable, and constantly changing. From the opening laps, Voisin found himself navigating the usual drama of cars battling three-wide into the first chicane and competitors tripping over one another under braking. Amidst the mayhem, he kept a cool head.
“There was quite a lot of carnage, as there always is in Monza, but it was really good. Some good pace, tyres worked well, considering we were on the old set, a few people were on new, but it was good to get some points on the board.”
Many rivals faltered under pressure or sustained damage in collisions, yet Voisin capitalised on each opportunity. His performance was even more impressive given that he was running on older tyres, putting him at a disadvantage compared with several competitors on fresh rubber. Despite this, he found enough grip and consistency to make steady progress through the pack.
Adapting strategy in a dynamic race
When questioned about his mindset during the race, Voisin explained the unpredictable nature of competing at Monza. With slipstreams constantly reshuffling the order, he stressed that adaptability is just as important as outright pace.
“It changes all the time around here, so you can never really plan what to do because you never know what will happen,” he said.
“Obviously you have overtakes, crashes, and stuff like that, so a lot goes on, but for sure, you pick your battles, make sure you are there for the end, with your tyres as well, it’s very important. We know this track is good to overtake at but if you don’t look after your tyres you will not be in for a good one. So we took care of our tyres, picked the moves when we had too, fought our battles and by the end we were quite quick.”
Monza’s layout makes overtaking opportunities frequent, but over-aggression can ruin tyres and compromise performance later. Voisin showed maturity in selecting his moments carefully, ensuring that when the closing stages arrived, he still had the grip and composure to attack.
Eye-catching overtakes
Voisin’s charge through the field included a number of bold passes, but one in particular stood out in his memory: a daring move around the outside of the final corner. At such high speed, it was a statement of both confidence and skill, underlining how well he had adapted to the race as it developed.
“That’s my aim, to end on a high,” said Voisin. “Obviously starting P20 again won’t be easy, usually the Feature Race is slightly tamer than the Sprint Races, but it’s Monza, so who knows what’s going to happen.”
I am expecting a similar race today, obviously a longer race, 22 laps this time, so we have more of a chance to make something happen, on new tyres, so will pretty much all the field in fairness but I think we will be good.”
While Voisin looked ahead to the Feature Race with cautious optimism, the Sprint itself had already provided a showcase of his ability to stay calm, manage his resources, and seize opportunities.
A weekend reminder of resilience
For Callum Voisin, the 2025 Monza F3 Sprint Race was more than just a points-scoring finish. It was a demonstration of resilience in the face of setbacks, a reminder of the fine margins of motorsport, and proof that perseverance pays off. From the despair of a compromised Qualifying to the satisfaction of slicing through the field, his drive stood out as one of the performances of the day.
