Rafael Villagómez heads into the 2026 F2 season confident and motivated, stating that winning is the clear objective.
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Villagómez carries confidence into 2026 after promising end to 2025 F2 campaign

Rafael Villagómez enters the new FIA Formula 2 Championship season carrying the momentum of a strong finish to the previous campaign. After showing measurable progress towards the end of 2025 with Van Amersfoort Racing, Villagómez approaches the opening round of the 2026 F2 season in Melbourne with increased confidence and a clearly defined competitive focus….

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Szafnauer Lands at Van Amersfoort Racing as new CEO and Managing Partner.
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Otmar Szafnauer joins Van Amersfoort Racing as new CEO and Managing Partner

Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed Otmar Szafnauer as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, with the appointment having taken effect on the 1st of February 2026. The decision signals clear ambition from the Dutch team. Szafnauer spent more than thirty years at the sharp end of Formula 1, leading teams through periods of significant…

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Nicolás Varrone explains his move from endurance racing to F2 in 2026 while maintaining selected sportscar outings.
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“It’s a whole different sport in a way” — Varrone on transitioning from endurance to F2 for 2026

After establishing himself as a strong competitor in endurance racing, Nicolás Varrone prepares for a return to single-seater competition in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship with van Amersfoort Racing. The Argentine, who claimed the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship LMGTE Am title and class victory at Le Mans, now joins Van Amersfoort Racing for…

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Ricco Shlaimoun joins Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) as FIA Formula 2 reserve driver for 2026, targeting a 2027 F2 race seat.
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VAR confirms Ricco Shlaimoun as F2 reserve driver for 2026

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) has confirmed that Ricco Shlaimoun will join its FIA Formula 2 programme as reserve driver for the 2026 F2 season. The American will work closely with the team across race weekends and preparation sessions, while continuing his development within the VAR structure. Through this appointment, VAR strengthens its professional framework and…

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Tsolov and Dürksen assess arrival of Indycar star Herta and return of endurance star Varrone to F2 ahead of competitive 2026 season.
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Tsolov and Dürksen “excited” to welcome Herta and Varrone to the 2026 F2 grid

The 2026 FIA Formula 2 season will see Colton Herta and Nicolás ‘Nico’ Varrone join the likes of Nikola Tsolov and Joshua Dürksen on the competitive F2 grid, bringing proven winning experience from two very different corners of motorsport. Herta arrives after eight seasons in IndyCar, where he became the youngest race winner in series…

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VAR's Hiyu Yamakoshi ahead of the 2026 F3 season.
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Yamakoshi highlights benefits of continuity with VAR, aims to maximise every weekend in 2026 F3 season

Van Amersfoort Racing’s (VAR) Hiyu Yamakoshi heads into the 2026 F3 season with familiarity and confidence. The Japanese driver continues with the team after spending last season with them in the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), where he finished 9th in the Drivers’ Standings. This year, the 19 year-old will partner returning driver Bruno del…

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