Théophile Naël, Van Amersfoort Racing, F3 2025
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F3 2025 | Season Review | Théophile Naël

Théophile Naël’s rookie season in the 2025 FIA F3 Championship with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) stands as a testament to resilience, adaptability, and raw pace. Entering one of the toughest junior categories in world motorsport, the 18-year-old Frenchman impressed from the outset, claiming three podiums and finishing eighth overall in the Drivers’ Championship. His journey…

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Théophile Naël takes victory in the 2025 FIA FR Macau GP Main Race after a dramatic late restart, with Boya and Deligny on the podium.
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Main Race | Naël win after chaotic race with Boya and Deligny on the podium

The 2025 Macau GP saw intense action and thrilling drama throughout the FIA Formula Regional (FR) World Cup Main Race. Held on the iconic Guia Circuit, the 15-lap race unfolded under clear, warm conditions, delivering high-stakes battles, multiple Safety Car periods, and a dramatic series of twists. After a dominant performance in the Qualifying Race,…

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2025 FIA FR World Cup - Macau GP- Qualifying Race podium
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying Race | Slater powers to victory, with Boya and Naël on the podium

The 2025 FIA Formula Regional (FR) Qualification Race at the Macau GP began under the sunny skies of the Guia Circuit, setting the stage for a high-stakes 10-lap showdown. The warm and dry conditions created an ideal environment for what was anticipated to be a fiercely contested race. Drivers from across the globe, representing various…

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The 2025 Macau GP FR Qualifying 2 session saw Théophile Naël claim pole position ahead of Freddie Slater. See the full report here.
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying 2 | Naël takes Pole ahead of Slater after tight Qualifying battle

Qualifying 2 of the 2025 Macau FIA FR World Cup saw Théophile Naël secure pole position in a heavily red flagged session. His final flying lap proved decisive, giving him clear track space and enough pace to beat out the rest of the field as the clock expired. Earlier on Friday, Freddie Slater topped the…

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Théophile Naël, Campos Racing, 2025 FIA F3 Post-Season Test, Barcelona Day 2, Morning
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2025 F3 Post-Season Test | Barcelona | Naël leads final day of Barcelona testing as Kato tops afternoon pace

The 2025 FIA F3 post-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya drew to a close with Théophile Naël setting the fastest lap overall. The Campos Racing driver recorded a 1:28.398 during the morning session, a benchmark that stood for the rest of the day. Although Taito Kato later topped the afternoon times for ART Grand…

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Van Amersfoort Racing, 2025 F3
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Van Amersfoort Racing looking into “the finer details of everything” as they target more consistency in 2026 after strong 2025

Van Amersfoort Racing made 2025 their most successful campaign in F3 since entering the championship. The Dutch squad scored three victories, collected multiple podium finishes, and achieved their highest-ever points tally of 138, securing fifth in the Teams’ Standings. For a team that has struggled in the ultra-competitive world of F3, it was a season…

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Théophile Naël signs with Campos Racing for 2025 F3 season
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Théophile Naël joins Campos Racing for 2026 FIA Formula 3 campaign

Campos Racing has officially unveiled Théophile Naël as its first confirmed driver for the 2026 F3 season, signalling a clear intention to build upon its title-winning success in 2025. The French teenager, widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in single-seater racing, will join the reigning teams’ champions for what promises to…

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Théophile Naël of Van Amersfoort Racing at the 2025 Barcelona F3 Round on the weekend of the F1 Spanish GP
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Exclusive: Théophile Naël “just looking into Formula 1 and dreaming of that” after strong 2025 F3 rookie campaign

As his rookie 2025 F3 season nears its conclusion, Van Amersfoort Racing’s Théophile Naël remains firmly focused on his ultimate motorsport dream — a seat in Formula 1. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief after the Spanish GP race weekend in which he claimed a second-place finish in the Feature Race, the 18-year-old Frenchman shared his…

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Théophile Naël of Van Amersfoort Racing in the 2025 F3 Championship
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Exclusive: Théophile Naël on recovery and resilience in the 2025 F3 Championship

As the 2025 FIA F3 Championship hurtles towards its conclusion in Monza, Van Amersfoort Racing’s Théophile Naël is navigating the fine line between performance and recovery. The 18-year-old Frenchman, who secured the 2023 F4 Spanish Championship, has proven his speed and composure in a fiercely competitive field, securing three podium finishes this season: third in…

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Théophile Naël of Van Amersfoort Racing celebrates podium finish at the 2025 Barcelona F3 Round
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Exclusive: “The job is still the same” — Naël on finding success in his 2025 F3 rookie campaign

With just one round remaining in the 2025 F3 Championship, French racer Théophile Naël sits seventh in the standings with 70 points. Driving for Van Amersfoort Racing, the 18-year-old has made a strong impression in his rookie campaign, combining podium pace with valuable experience in one of the most competitive junior series in motorsport. In…

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