Otmar Szafnauer praises Melbourne F3 Sprint Race one-two for VAR and urges the team to turn podium finishes into a regular target in 2026.
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“Your objective needs to be the podium every time” – Szafnauer after VAR 1–2 in Melbourne F3 Sprint Race

Van Amersfoort Racing CEO and Managing Partner Otmar Szafnauer praised his team after their dominant one-two finish in the F3 Sprint Race at the 2026 Australian GP. However, he also urged the team to convert the early success into consistent podium finishes throughout the 2026 season. Strong pace delivers one-two Sprint Race finish for VAR…

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Deligny delivered an impressive F3 debut, claiming P2 in a shortened Sprint Race at the 2026 Australian GP, alongside teammate del Pino in P1.
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Deligny hits the ground running with P2 on F3 debut in 2026 Australian GP Sprint Race

Van Amersfoort Racing’s Enzo Deligny delivered an impressive Formula 3 debut, claiming P2 in a shortened Sprint Race at the 2026 Australian GP, part of a stunning one-two finish for VAR alongside teammate Bruno del Pino. A Dream Start to the Season When the lights went out at Albert Park, del Pino and Deligny stormed…

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Van Amersfoort Racing confident after a successful Barcelona pre-season test, with strong performances ahead of the 2026 F3 Melbourne opener.
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Van Amersfoort Racing “in a better position for 2026” after promising F3 Barcelona testing

Van Amersfoort Racing put in a solid pre-season testing performance at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ahead of the 2026 F3 season. Team Principal Bradley Joyce expressed satisfaction with how the test unfolded, although he tempered expectations, cautioning that it’s too early to draw conclusions for the upcoming season opener in Melbourne. With a focus on…

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Enzo Deligny joins Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2026 F3 season after switching from Prema Racing. He replaces Jesse Carrasquedo.
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Enzo Deligny switches to Van Amersfoort Racing ahead of 2026 F3 campaign

Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed Enzo Deligny as its final driver for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship, completing the team’s F3 line-up for the upcoming season. The Frenchman replaces Jesse Carrasquedo and will race alongside Hiyu Yamakoshi and Bruno del Pino, as the Dutch outfit continues to place strong emphasis on developing emerging talent….

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Théophile Naël takes victory in the 2025 FIA FR Macau GP Main Race after a dramatic late restart, with Boya and Deligny on the podium.
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Main Race | Naël wins after chaotic race with Boya and Deligny on the podium

The 2025 Macau GP saw intense action and thrilling drama throughout the FIA Formula Regional (FR) World Cup Main Race. Held on the iconic Guia Circuit, the 15-lap race unfolded under clear, warm conditions, delivering high-stakes battles, multiple Safety Car periods, and a dramatic series of twists. After a dominant performance in the Qualifying Race,…

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FP2 at the 2025 FR Macau event saw Freddie Slater go fastest in a session heavily disrupted by red flags and limited track time.
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | FP2 | Red flags limit running as Slater ends Free Practice on top

Day 2 of the 2025 Macau GP FR World Cup kicked off with FP2. On Thursday, Taito Kato set the pace in FP1 ahead of Freddie Slater, but the British driver hit back strongly later in the day by topping the opening Qualifying 1 session. The weekend features an array of 27 competitive young drivers…

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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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