Rafael Villagómez Archives - Motorsport

Post-race penalties at Belgian GP drop Lindblad to 17th in F2 Sprint; Villagómez has his time penalty overturned.

Fornaroli inherits fastest lap point following Lindblad penalty; Villagómez cleared

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

Following Saturday’s 2025 F2 Belgian GP Sprint Race at Spa-Francorchamps, post-race investigations by the Stewards have led to significant changes in the final classification due to penalties. Most notably, Arvid Lindblad has been penalised for a collision at the restart, while Rafael Villagómez has had his in-race penalty revoked following a successful review. Lindblad penalised…

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

2025 F2 Season Review after Round 6: Rafael Villagómez

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago013 mins

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…

Formula 2 grid during Feature Race start at F2 Spanish GP.

F2: The winners and losers of the Spanish GP

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago016 mins

This past weekend, the F2 Spanish GP marked the final round of what has been a busy and eventful European triple-header. It was a weekend filled with highs and lows for drivers. However, emerging from the weekend Campos Racing’s Arvid Lindblad and MP Motorsport’s Richard Verschoor joined the repeat-winners club in 2025. After topping Free…

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

Villagómez “pretty happy” after maiden F2 podium in 2025 Barcelona Sprint Race

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago012 mins

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…

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.

Villagómez aiming for a strong 2025 Barcelona F2 Qualifying to end European triple header on a high

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

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…

F2 cars on track at the Monaco GP during the Sprint Race on Saturday.

F2: The winners and losers of the Monaco GP

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago021 mins

The fifth round of the F2 2025 season unfolded at the Monaco GP this past weekend, delivering a chaotic and eventful spectacle. Heading into the second round of the triple header, Rodin’s Alex Dunne led the championship. All eyes turned to him as the Irishman looked to build on his strong weekend in Imola, where…

Rafael Villagómez on 2024 F2 challenges & future plans

Shweta Grace Ripley6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

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…

Villagomez beginning his Formula 2 journey

F2 2024 | Season Review | Rafael Villagómez

Lucrezia Costa7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Rafael Villagómez’s first Formula 2 season would not have gone according to plan. The Mexican driver stepped up to F2 with Van Amersfoort Racing after three mostly unsuccessful seasons of Formula 3. There are few highlights from Villagómez’s time in F3. However, his final F3 round at Monza stands out. He scored two P10 finishes…

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

Karishma Persad9 months ago9 months ago09 mins

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…

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

Karishma Persad1 year ago1 year ago08 mins

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…