Hiyu Yamakoshi Archives

Van Amersfoort Racing's Hiyu Yamakoshi during Qualifying at the 2026 F3 Barcelona-Catalunya GP.

“I need to get my trophy back” — Yamakoshi eyes redemption after career-best Qualifying at 2026 F3 Barcelona round

Yi Xing Lim1 day ago1 day ago05 mins

After a heartbreaking weekend in Monaco, Van Amersfoort Racing’s Hiyu Yamakoshi continued his strong run of form by securing a career-best Qualifying result at the 2026 F3 Barcelona round, finishing P3 behind Campos Racing’s Ugo Ugochukwu and Théopile Naël. While Van Amersfoort Racing have emerged as unexpected contenders at the front of the field, Yamakoshi…

The 2026 F3 season resumed with Round 2 at the Monaco GP, with many winners and losers on the streets of Monte Carlo.

F3: The winners and losers of the 2026 Monaco GP

Shania Wallage4 days ago4 days ago08 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Monaco GP delivered plenty of drama around the iconic streets of Monte Carlo. Breakthrough victories, redemption stories, and costly penalties all played a part in shaping the second round of the season. From standout performances to opportunities that slipped away, here are the biggest winners and losers from the…

Hiyu Yamakoshi reflects on managing Sprint Race before disqualification in the F3 Sprint Race at the 2026 Monaco GP.

Yamakoshi on crossing the line first before 2026 F3 Sprint Race disqualification at Monaco GP

Antonina Jaromin1 week ago1 week ago08 mins

Hiyu Yamakoshi claimed his maiden F3 victory in the Sprint Race at the 2026 Monaco GP round after staying composed despite constant interruptions. Starting from reverse grid pole position, Yamakoshi led the field away at lights out before the race was red-flagged due to a multi-car collision at the hairpin. After a long break, the…

Several drivers were handed penalties post the 2026 F3 Monaco Sprint Race, including the disqualification of race winner Hiyu Yamakoshi.

Yamakoshi disqualified from the 2026 F3 Monaco sprint; several drivers also handed post-race penalties

Shania Wallage1 week ago2 days ago05 mins

Post-race drama continued long after the chequered flag in Monaco, with multiple penalties issued following Saturday’s 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Sprint Race, including the disqualification of race winner Hiyu Yamakoshi. Post-race scrutineering revealed that Hiyu Yamakoshi’s car did not comply with the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Technical Regulations, leading the Stewards to strip the…

F3 | 2026 Monaco GP | Sprint Race | Yamakoshi holds firm amid chaos to take his maiden F3 win

Antonina Jaromin1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Hiyu Yamakoshi claimed victory in a chaotic Sprint Race at the 2026 F3 Monaco GP, view the full race report here. Following an almost three-month break, Formula 3 returned to action on the streets of Monaco with Free Practice, topped by Campos Racing’s Théophile Naël. Rookie Naël continued his strong form in Qualifying, taking his…

Van Amersfoort Racing's (VAR) Hiyu Yamakoshi during the 2026 F3 Australian GP.

Yamakoshi targets progress in rookie F3 season with VAR in 2026

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR)’s Hiyu Yamakoshi steps up to FIA F3 in 2026 after a successful campaign in the Formula Regional European Championship, as he continues his journey with the team for another season. At the 2026 F3 season opener in Melbourne, the Japanese driver endured a challenging start that fell short of expectations, qualifying…

The 2026 FIA Formula 3 season explained: calendar dates, cars, rules, teams and why F3 remains the key step on the road to F1.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago030 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship (FIA F3) continues to cement its role as one of the most important stepping stones on the road to F1. Entering its seventeenth overall season and eighth under the FIA F3 Championship banner, the series remains the third tier of the FIA Global Pathway, positioned directly below F2. Once…

VAR's Hiyu Yamakoshi ahead of the 2026 F3 season.

Yamakoshi highlights benefits of continuity with VAR, aims to maximise every weekend in 2026 F3 season

Yi Xing Lim4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing’s (VAR) Hiyu Yamakoshi heads into the 2026 F3 season with familiarity and confidence. The Japanese driver continues with the team after spending last season with them in the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), where he finished 9th in the Drivers’ Standings. This year, the 19 year-old will partner returning driver Bruno del…

Van Amersfoort Racing confident after a successful Barcelona pre-season test, with strong performances ahead of the 2026 F3 Melbourne opener.

Van Amersfoort Racing “in a better position for 2026” after promising F3 Barcelona testing

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

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…

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR)'s Hiyu Yamakoshi during F3 post-season testing.

Exclusive: VAR’s Hiyu Yamakoshi on navigating the junior ranks and the relationships built off track

Yi Xing Lim4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing’s (VAR) Hiyu Yamakoshi spoke to Pit Debrief about the challenges across the junior categories and the lessons he has learned along the way. The Japanese driver competed in a full Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) campaign with VAR in 2025, before it was confirmed he would remain with the team to step…