Nicolás Varrone will return to single-seater racing in 2026 after Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) confirmed the Argentine driver for their FIA Formula 2 (F2) campaign. The 24-year-old, best known for his success in endurance racing, now seeks to reignite his open-wheel ambitions with one of the most established teams on the grid.
Born in Buenos Aires in 2000, Varrone began his motorsport career in karting before moving into Argentina’s Formula Renault series in 2016. Two years later, he relocated to Europe, dominating the V de V Challenge Monoplace with six wins from 14 races to secure the title. His promising rise continued in British F3, but financial constraints and the COVID-19 pandemic cut short his plans.
Forced to rethink his career, Varrone switched to sportscar racing, where he flourished. He finished third in the 2021 Le Mans Cup and became an FIA World Endurance Champion in 2023 after winning the LMGTE Am class and the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Corvette Racing. He then added a 2024 LMP2 Pro-Am victory at Le Mans with AF Corse, before stepping up to the Hypercar class in 2025 with Proton Competition.
The move to Formula 2
Now, Varrone embarks on a fresh challenge. Although his recent focus has been on endurance racing, he has not lost touch with single-seaters — he drove an F2 car on the final day of post-season testing in Abu Dhabi last year.
At the announcement, Varrone said: “I’m super excited to be joining Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2026 F2 season. A very professional team with a lot of history and success. Can’t wait to get behind the wheel and start working with them. Thankful to everyone who believed in me all these years.”
This marks an important turning point in his career. The Argentine now faces the demanding world of F2, a series known for its competitiveness and as a key stepping stone to Formula 1.
Van Amersfoort Racing Team Principal Brad Joyce shared his excitement over the signing: “We’re very pleased to welcome Nico to Van Amersfoort Racing for our 2026 FIA Formula 2 campaign. His experience and achievements in endurance racing, including his success at Le Mans, speak for themselves. Stepping into Formula 2 will be a new challenge, but with his talent and technical understanding, we’re confident he will adapt quickly to the environment. We’re looking forward to working with him and believe his arrival will bring great value to the team as we take on the season together.”
VAR, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, has a strong history of nurturing talent that progresses to the top levels of motorsport. For Varrone, joining such a team provides both the structure and experience needed to transition smoothly back to single-seaters.
