Nineteen-year-old Portuguese driver Ivan Domingues embarked on his rookie FIA Formula 3 campaign in 2025 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR). Entering one of the most competitive junior single-seater categories in the world, Domingues faced a steep learning curve but gradually showed glimpses of genuine pace and composure. Although his season was largely defined by inconsistency…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
