Rafael Villagómez reflects on his first 2026 F2 podium, tyre management, Austrian heat and Mexican momentum at Spielberg on track.
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“The pace has been there”: Villagómez welcomes overdue 2026 F2 podium in Spielberg Sprint Race

Rafael Villagómez believes his third-place finish in the F2 Sprint Race in Spielberg finally rewarded the pace that he and Van Amersfoort Racing have shown throughout the 2026 F2 season. The Mexican driver started third at the Red Bull Ring and maintained that position across the 28-lap contest. John Bennett snatched victory from Sebastián Montoya…

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Noel León reflects on his historic Formula 2 win in Montreal and looks ahead to Monaco with growing title ambitions.
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León reflects on maiden Formula 2 win in Montreal Sprint Race ahead of Monaco challenge

Noel León produced a milestone moment for Mexican motorsport after becoming the first driver from Mexico to win in FIA Formula 2 during an entertaining Sprint Race in Montreal. The Campos Racing driver delivered a calm yet aggressive performance to secure his maiden victory in the category, while also strengthening his position in an increasingly…

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Ernesto Rivera continues recovery after missing the 2026 F3 opener in Melbourne, staying sharp through data analysis, team debriefs and simulator work.
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Rivera determined to return stronger after missing 2026 F3 Melbourne opener due to injury

Campos Racing enjoyed a highly encouraging start to the new season during the opening round in Melbourne. However, while the team celebrated strong results on track, one of its full-time drivers could only follow the action from the sidelines. Mexican rookie Ernesto Rivera was replaced by Patrick Heuzeroeder for the opening 2026 F3 event after…

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Kimi Antonelli was pleased with a positive P6 start secured after Qualifying for the F1 Mexico city GP, all that after just escaping Q1.
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Antonelli on positive P6 in Qualifying for the 2025 F1 Mexico City GP

Kimi Antonelli had a positive qualifying session ahead of the F1 Mexico City GP. In fact, the young Italian driver managed to snatch a great P6 in spite of early qualifying issues.  In all the Qualifying segments the Italian driver featured in the final moments in the bottom five, only making it into Q2 by…

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Rafael Villagómez is the first driver from Mexico to compete in the new era of F2 (established 2019)
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Exclusive: “Obviously, I’m very proud to carry the flag” — Rafael Villagómez on representing Mexico in F2 and fan support

Rafael Villagómez has steadily built his name across Europe’s single-seater ladder, combining quiet determination with a deep sense of national pride. From a single karting lap at age four to competing at the pinnacle of junior motorsport, the FIA Formula 2 Championship, his path has been one of persistence and patience. Now racing in F2…

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F1 | Qualifying | Mexico City GP | Norris storms to pole, Piastri down on the fourth row

The practice sessions for the weekend are over, and we’ve begun qualifying for the F1 Mexico City GP. Fastest throughout the practice sessions, Lando Norris seems to be the quickest driver this weekend thus far.  Today’s earlier session in FP3 saw Norris, Lewis Hamilton, and George Russell topping the timesheets – let’s see who’s lining…

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Van Amersfoort Racing's Rafael Villagómez of Mexico currently competing in the 2025 FIA Formula 2 Championship
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Exclusive: Rafael Villagómez on the journey from a chance kart lap to Formula 2 with Van Amersfoort Racing

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Mexico’s Rafael Villagómez—now racing in FIA Formula 2 with Van Amersfoort Racing—recounted how a chance visit to a kart track at age four became a weekly obsession, evolving from a single promised lap into a disciplined routine that balanced schoolwork with near-daily practice; although a family move to…

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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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Hamilton dealt with “massive understeer” but kept Russell battle “clean” at F1 Mexico GP

Despite tyre strategy issues, set-up struggles, and a race-long battle with his teammate, Lewis Hamilton picked up an impressive fourth-place finish at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. With the Mexico GP throwing the drivers plenty of surprises, Hamilton claimed the race was “fun” and that he had a good start, but quickly noted, “I had a…

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