Ivan Domingues of Van Amersfoort Racing currently competing in the 2025 F3 Championship on the pathway to F1
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Exclusive: “The goal is Formula 1” — Ivan Domingues on 2025 F3 journey ambition and motorsport realities

For young drivers in junior formulae, Formula 1 remains the ultimate aspiration. Yet the path to F1 is rarely straightforward, and many drivers explore opportunities across multiple racing series. Ivan Domingues, competing in the 2025 F3 Championship with Van Amersfoort Racing, balances this ambition with realism. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, he discussed…

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Strømsted's racing philosophy emphasizes the importance of front-end responsiveness and strategic car setup in Formula 3.
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How Noah Strømsted refined his approach to racing in the 2025 Formula 3 Championship

Noah Strømsted has crafted a distinctive philosophy about car setup that centres on precision, adaptability, and front-end responsiveness. His approach to Formula 3 racing is not just about outright pace but about shaping a car that delivers confidence and control across varying conditions. “This year the car hasn’t changed too much from last year, the…

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Santiago Ramos of Van Amersfoort Racing at the 2025 Spanish GP after P2 in F3
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Exclusive: “I just stay focused on my objective of Formula 1” — Santiago Ramos chasing F1 dream amid challenging 2025 F3 season

With one round remaining in the 2025 F3 Championship, Santiago Ramos sits 14th in the standings with 48 points. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver’s year has been a study in contrasts — weekends of elation, where everything clicked, alongside others where results slipped away. The season began in emphatic fashion. Ramos delivered a statement win…

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Théophile Naël of Van Amersfoort Racing in the 2025 F3 Championship
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Exclusive: Théophile Naël on recovery and resilience in the 2025 F3 Championship

As the 2025 FIA F3 Championship hurtles towards its conclusion in Monza, Van Amersfoort Racing’s Théophile Naël is navigating the fine line between performance and recovery. The 18-year-old Frenchman, who secured the 2023 F4 Spanish Championship, has proven his speed and composure in a fiercely competitive field, securing three podium finishes this season: third in…

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The new 2025 F3 car which is more in-line with F2
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F3 steering wheel and cockpit upgrades setting drivers up for F2 future

With nine out of the 10 rounds of the 2025 FIA Formula 3 season completed, teams and drivers have gathered a wealth of experience with the new generation of cars. The larger 16-inch tyres and aerodynamic changes stand out visually, but the subtle transformations inside the cockpit and steering wheel are proving just as vital….

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Ivan Domingues of Van Amersfoort Racing becomes the first Portuguese F3 driver to win a race at the 2025 Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
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Exclusive: Ivan Domingues on finding balance in demanding 2025 rookie F3 season

In a 2025 season marked by intense competition and relentless travel, Portuguese driver Ivan Domingues has experienced both the thrill of victory and the challenge of maintaining performance in the demanding world of FIA F3. The 19-year-old, driving for Van Amersfoort Racing, made history earlier this year by becoming the first Portuguese driver to win…

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Nikola Tsolov of Campos Racing in the 2025 F3 Championship
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“When you have a good call, you have a good weekend”: Tsolov reflects on finding F3 success in 2025

Ahead the 2025 Hungarian GP, Nikola Tsolov offered a revealing look into his development as a F3 driver, highlighting how experience and attention to detail have helped him improve his results in the second half of the season. With a solid understanding of what separates good from great in such a competitive championship, Tsolov reflected…

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Santiago Ramos of Van Amersfoort Racing at the 2025 Barcelona F3 Round
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Exclusive: “You need to make sure, even if you have a bad weekend, to be able to reset” – Santiago Ramos on recovery in 2025 F3 Championship

For Santiago Ramos, the 2025 FIA F3 season has been a year of highs, lows, and resilience. The 21-year-old Mexican driver, now in his second year in F3 and his first with Van Amersfoort Racing, has stood on the top step of the podium twice this season — winning the Melbourne Sprint and the Imola…

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2025 F3 car with aerodynamic upgrades
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The aerodynamic evolution of the 2025 F3 car: A step closer to F2

The 2025 FIA Formula 3 car marks a bold new chapter in junior single-seater racing. As the season nears its conclusion, with nine of ten rounds completed, teams and drivers have gathered invaluable insights into how the aerodynamics influence the performance of the 2025 F3 car on track. Over the campaign, engineers have continuously adapted…

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