Pit Debrief

Van Amersfoort and Trident bosses Brad Joyce and Giacomo Ricci discussed online abuse in F3 in 2025.

“Not an easy question to answer” — F3 team bosses Joyce and Ricci reflect on the complexity of online abuse in 2025

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

The digital world has become an integral part of modern sport, connecting fans and stakeholders in ways previously unimaginable. However, alongside these benefits lies a growing concern: the escalating crisis of online abuse. Motorsport, like many other global sporting disciplines, is not immune. In a recent virtual media event attended by Pit Debrief, Van Amersfoort…

Hiyu Yamakoshi, Van Amersfoort Racing, to step up to F3 2026

Hiyu Yamakoshi joins F3 with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Japanese racer Hiyu Yamakoshi will step up to F3 in 2026, continuing his long-standing relationship with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR). The Dutch outfit confirmed Yamakoshi as their second driver for the upcoming season, following the earlier announcement of Jesse Carrasquedo. This marks a significant step in the 18-year-old’s burgeoning career, as he prepares to make…

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

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago08 mins

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…

Jesse Carrasquedo, F3, 2026, Van Amersfoort Racing

Jesse Carrasquedo joins Van Amersfoort Racing for full-time 2026 F3 season

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) has confirmed its first driver signing for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship, announcing that Jesse Carrasquedo will join the team for his maiden full-time campaign in the series. The 18-year-old Mexican driver has already contested two F3 rounds this year and gained experience across several high-level junior categories. His addition…

Podium, 2025 FRECA, Round 8, Barcelona, Race 2

Clerot, Bohra and Gowda shine as Deligny takes 2025 FRECA Barcelona Race 2 win

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) served up another tense and demanding race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. With tyre wear proving a decisive factor and overtaking opportunities limited, drivers needed to balance aggression with control. Enzo Deligny took the win, Pedro Clerot demonstrated relentless pace, Akshay Bohra recovered strong form, and…

Enzo Deligny, R-ace GP, Race 2, 2025 FRECA Round 8, Barcelona

FRECA | 2025 Round 8 | Barcelona | Race 2 | Deligny resists late charge from Clerot to claim victory

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

The eighth round of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) produced another captivating contest at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Enzo Deligny, driving for R-ace GP, mastered the damp conditions to secure a hard-fought victory in Race 2. Pedro Clerot pressed relentlessly but ultimately had to settle for second, while Akshay Bohra completed…

Enzo Deligny, Qualifying 2, Barcelona, 2025 FRECA Round 8

Deligny bounces back to claim pole as Clerot shines in the wet in 2025 FRECA Round 8 Qualifying 2 in Barcelona

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

The second qualifying session of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya unfolded in dramatic fashion, with shifting skies and heavy rain transforming the track into a treacherous stage for the 34-car field. Drivers faced unpredictable grip levels from the moment they left the pits, with strategy, timing,…

Podium including De Palo, Slater and Clerot, Race 1, 2025 FRECA Round 8 Barcelona

De Palo credits strong start for dominant Race 1 FRECA performance in Barcelona

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Round 8 of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) opened in Barcelona with a tense Race 1. Matteo De Palo delivered a decisive performance for Trident, beating Prema Racing’s Freddie Slater off the line and controlling the race from the front. Pedro Clerot completed the podium after showing strong pace in the…

Matteo De Palo, Trident, 2025 FRECA Round 8, Barcelona, Race 1

FRECA | 2025 Round 8 | Barcelona | Race 1 | De Palo dominates, Slater holds off Clerot for P2

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Racing action for Round 8 of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) kicked off the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with high stakes and heightened tension amid a closely contested Race 1. With the Drivers’ title battle finely poised, every point carried significant weight. Freddie Slater lined up on pole position for Prema Racing,…

Rafael Villagómez, Van Amersfoort Racing, F2, 2025 Baku Round, Azerbaijan GP

“The goal is to win” – Villagómez targets F2 Sprint victory after claiming reverse grid pole in Baku

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Rafael Villagómez is setting his sights on victory in Saturday’s 2025 Azerbaijan GP Sprint Race following a dramatic and chaotic F2 Qualifying session at the Baku City Circuit. Despite a series of obstacles, the Van Amersfoort Racing driver has emerged from the session with the reverse grid pole position, giving him a strong starting point…