Pit Debrief

Théophile Naël of Van Amersfoort Racing in the 2025 F3 Championship

Exclusive: Théophile Naël on recovery and resilience in the 2025 F3 Championship

Karishma Persad8 months ago9 months ago05 mins

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…

Mari Boya of Campos Racing currently second in the 2025 F3 Championship with only the Monza finale remaining

“Follow your instinct”: Mari Boya on lessons learned ahead of 2025 F3 Monza finale

Karishma Persad8 months ago9 months ago05 mins

The 2025 FIA Formula 3 season has marked Mari Boya’s most successful campaign in the championship to date. The Spanish driver currently sits second in the standings, with only the season finale at Monza remaining. Speaking to Pit Debrief and others during a virtual media event ahead of the 2025 Belgian GP weekend, Boya, then…

The new 2025 F3 car which is more in-line with F2

F3 steering wheel and cockpit upgrades setting drivers up for F2 future

Karishma Persad8 months ago9 months ago07 mins

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….

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

Exclusive: Ivan Domingues on finding balance in demanding 2025 rookie F3 season

Karishma Persad9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

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…

Nikola Tsolov of Campos Racing in the 2025 F3 Championship

“When you have a good call, you have a good weekend”: Tsolov reflects on finding F3 success in 2025

Karishma Persad9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

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…

Santiago Ramos of Van Amersfoort Racing at the 2025 Barcelona F3 Round

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

Karishma Persad9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

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…

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

Karishma Persad9 months ago9 months ago08 mins

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…

Van Amersfoort Racing track walk. FIA Formula 3 Championship - Round 5 - Barcelona, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmelo, Spain.

Exclusive: “Just keep consistent training” — How Van Amersfoort Racing’s F3 Drivers build strength for race weekends

Karishma Persad9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

Although Formula 3 sits two rungs below Formula 1, its physical demands are far from minor. Every race weekend presents a test of strength, endurance, and concentration. The high-speed cornering, heavy braking, and intense cockpit heat place immense strain on young drivers’ bodies—particularly across consecutive race weekends where recovery time is limited. In an exclusive…

The new 2025 F3 car which uses more sustainable fuel

How 100% sustainable fuel is shaping the 2025 F3 grid

Karishma Persad9 months ago9 months ago08 mins

The debut of the 2025 FIA F3 car, and especially the use of 100% advanced sustainable fuel has been one of the biggest talking points in the paddock all year. With just Monza left on the calendar, teams and engineers approach the end of the F3 Championship’s first season with the new machine. After nine…

Giacomo Ricci of Trident and Brad Joyce of Van Amersfoort Race on the adjustment to F3

“A strong foundation early” — How Trident and Van Amersfoort Racing build future stars in F3

Karishma Persad9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

Each FIA Formula 3 season sees Trident and Van Amersfoort Racing—two of the F3 championship’s most prominent teams—play a crucial role in guiding rookie drivers through one of the most demanding transitions in junior single-seater racing. Drivers arriving from Formula 4 or regional categories face an intense learning curve as they adapt to the technical…