Rafael Villagómez claims first F2 podium in Barcelona but inconsistency leaves him 16th in the standings after a turbulent 2025 season.
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2025 F2 Season Review after Round 6: Rafael Villagómez

Rafael Villagómez secured his first FIA F2 podium with a third-place finish in the Sprint Race at the 2025 Barcelona F2 Round. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver returned to the rostrum for the first time since claiming second place in the 2023 Formula Regional Middle East Championship. Although a significant personal milestone, the result at…

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Rafael Villagómez secures his first F2 podium at Barcelona after a late Safety Car gamble pays off in a dramatic 2025 Sprint Race.
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Villagómez “pretty happy” after maiden F2 podium in 2025 Barcelona Sprint Race

Van Amersfoort Racing’s Rafael Villagómez secured his first-ever Formula 2 podium after a chaotic 2025 Barcelona F2 Sprint Race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Mexican driver, currently in his second F2 season, capitalised on a late-race Safety Car to switch tyres and crossed the finish line in third place. MP Motorsport’s Richard Verschoor took…

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As the first triple header of the 2025 F2 season nears its conclusion, Van Amersfoort Racing’s Rafael Villagómez is setting his sights on a competitive weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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Villagómez aiming for a strong 2025 Barcelona F2 Qualifying to end European triple header on a high

As the first triple header of the 2025 F2 season nears its conclusion, Van Amersfoort Racing’s Rafael Villagómez is setting his sights on a competitive weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Mexican driver, currently 16th in the Drivers’ Championship with only four points, spoke candidly ahead of the Spanish round, reflecting on past experiences…

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Rafael Villagómez on 2024 F2 challenges & future plans

After a difficult 2024 Formula 2 season, Rafael Villagómez finished 24th in the championship. Villagómez drove his first season in Formula 2 for Van Amersfoort Racing, but he had trouble breaking into competitive positions on a regular basis. One of his weaknesses was qualifying. He frequently started the race from the back because his best…

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F2 drivers prepare for challenging Qatar GP weekend amid tyre degradation concerns

Despite the heavy criticism of the 2023 F1 Qatar GP, which saw numerous Formula 1 (F1) drivers require medical assistance due to dehydration and heat-related illnesses, Formula 2 will make its debut in Qatar this weekend, supporting the Formula 1 Qatar GP. While forecasts predict, significantly lower temperatures this weekend, dusty conditions may remain a…

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F2 | Belgian Grand Prix | Practice | Strong performances on a damp track for Hadjar and Martins as Villagómez brings out the red flag

Round 10 of FIA Formula 2 gets underway at Spa-Francorchamps. The track temperature is cool, only about 25.0 degrees Celsius, with an air temperature of 19.2 degrees Celsius. However, the sun has begun to peak through the clouds, and it is expected that the track will heat up somewhat, though wet conditions are expected throughout…

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