Ivan Domingues Archives - Motorsport

Ivan Domingues of Van Amersfoort Racing currently competing in the 2025 F3 Championship on the pathway to F1

Exclusive: “The goal is Formula 1” — Ivan Domingues on 2025 F3 journey ambition and motorsport realities

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago1 month ago07 mins

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…

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 Persad3 weeks ago1 month ago010 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…

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 Persad4 weeks ago1 month ago010 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…

Ivan Domingues of Van Amersfoort Racing at the 2025 Barcelona F3 Round of the Spanish GP

Exclusive: “I knew it was going to take a while to get into the rhythm” — Ivan Domingues on his 2025 F3 journey with Van Amersfoort

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago010 mins

For any young driver, stepping up from junior categories into F3 represents a defining moment. The championship demands not only speed but also adaptability, consistency, and a deep understanding of racecraft. Ivan Domingues, now in his third year with Van Amersfoort Racing, has embraced the challenge of the 2025 F3 Championship wholeheartedly. His journey through…

Stewards issue multiple penalties after the 2025 F3 Sprint Race at Hungarian GP, reshaping the final classification and grid for Sunday.

Final F3 Sprint Race classification confirmed after Stewards’ decisions at 2025 Hungarian GP

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Following the conclusion of the FIA F3 Sprint Race at the 2025 Hungarian GP, the Stewards issued several post-race penalties and clarified a number of investigations. These decisions, based on detailed reviews of video evidence and multiple driver hearings, reshaped the final classification and had implications for Sunday’s Feature Race. False start for Del Pino…

Van Amersfoort Racing drivers celebrate success in Barcelona. They identified adequate simulator preparation as key to their F3 success.

Exclusive: Van Amersfoort Racing drivers on the crucial role of simulator work in modern F3 racing

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

Although Trident’s Rafael Câmara currently leads the 2025 FIA Formula 3 Drivers’ Championship by 26 points, the title fight remains far from over. With half of the season still to run, every driver remains mathematically in contention. Sixteen drivers have climbed the podium so far, six of whom have claimed race wins—a testament to the…

F3 Ivan Domingues Van Amersfoort Racing kit

2025 F3 Mid-Season Review: Ivan Domingues

Olivia Pursehouse4 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Nineteen-year-old Portuguese driver Ivan Domingues made his FIA Formula 3 debut in 2025 with Van Amersfoort Racing. Currently sitting 14th in the Championship standings, Domingues trails just behind his teammates, who occupy P7 and P8. He earned all 18 of his points in the most recent round in Spain — a turning point in his…

F3: The winners and losers of the Spanish GP

Shania Wallage4 months ago4 months ago012 mins

The 2025 FIA Formula 3 Spanish Grand Prix wrapped up the European triple-header, bringing a weekend packed with standout performances and major setbacks. With five rounds down and five remaining, here’s a look at the winners and losers from the F3 Spanish GP. Winners of the 2025 F3 Spanish GP Rafael Câmara – TRIDENT Câmara…

Chaos in the 2025 F3 Spanish Sprint Race as title contenders crash out and Domingues claims his maiden win. Tsolov rose to P2 in standings.

2025 F3 Championship standings after the Spanish GP Sprint Race

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

The 2025 F3 Spanish GP Sprint Race was chaotic from the outset, with multiple championship contenders crashing out on the opening lap. After the top 12 from qualifying were reversed, Bilinski started on pole but was taken out alongside Stenshorne and Tramnitz in a first-lap incident. Taponen was also forced to retire after a collision…

Van Amersfoort Racing's Ivan Domingues on the podium after his Sprint Race win at F3 Spanish GP.

Domingues “very happy” after historic Sprint win and 1-2 finish for VAR at F3 Spanish GP

Yi Xing Lim4 months ago4 months ago012 mins

It was a triumphant Sprint Race Saturday for Van Amersfoort Racing as Ivan Domingues led the team home to a 1-2 finish at the F3 Spanish GP. With his win, Domingues becomes the first Portuguese driver to step on the top step of the podium and marks his first point-finish in the series. Closely behind…