Freddie Slater delivered a commanding performance in the opening race of the weekend at Zandvoort, securing his second victory of the season in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. The Prema Racing driver executed a textbook start, overtaking pole-sitter Pedro Clerot (Van Amersfoort Racing) with a decisive move and controlling the race from start to finish. His strong pace and confidence with the car confirmed his excellent form as he crossed the line first on the Dutch circuit.

Van Amersfoort Racing is excited to welcome 16-year-old driver Marcus Saeter to the team for the 2025 Italian Formula 4 season. After some impressive results in karting and auto racing, the Norwegian will move up the ranks to formula racing.

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) is pleased to announce that Rafael Villagómez will continue with the team for the 2025 FIA Formula 2 season, marking his second campaign in the Championship. The Mexican driver will race alongside John Bennett, finalizing VAR’s line-up for the season.

In this milestone year, no fewer than four drivers on the Formula 1 grid began their careers with the Dutch team. This impressive achievement highlights Van Amersfoort Racing’s (VAR) significant impact on international motorsport.

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) confirmed that Brazilian racing talent Pedro Clerot will remain with the team for the 2025 FRECA (Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine) season. Following a promising rookie year with VAR in 2024, Pedro’s participation marks a continuation of his development as he aims to build on his experience and success in FRECA.

Hiyu’s motorsport journey started on the karting circuits at 8 years old, competing in various karting championships. He gained valuable experience in the karting field with one of his highlights finishing 2nd overall in the IAME Series Japan – X30 Junior in 2020. Since joining VAR for the Italian F4 and Euro 4 Championships in 2024, Hiyu has shown his resilience on track, delivering consistently strong performances. He was among one of the top contenders in both championships, claiming a total of 11 podiums, 4 wins, 3 pole positions, and 4 fastest laps.
 

Van Amersfoort Racing is excited to announce that 15-year-old Hudson Schwartz will be joining the team for the upcoming rounds of the Italian F4 and Euro 4 Championships!

The Prema Racing driver wins with an overtaking move on Stolcermanis and takes the lead in the standings. Van Amersfoort Racing drivers Gustav Jonsson and Hiyu Yamakoshi complete the podium.

We are thrilled to announce that Brando Badoer will be continuing his journey with Van Amersfoort Racing for the upcoming 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. After a successful year in the prestigious Italian F4 Championship, Brando is making the leap to the competitive FRECA series.

After making his single-seater debut in Spain last year, Lin Hodenius is now ready for the next chapter in his racing career. This season, he joins Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2024 F4 European campaign. The season comprises three European races along with seven races in the prestigious Italian Formula 4 Championship.

Van Amersfoort Racing confirms the signing of Ivan Domingues for the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine.

Van Amersfoort Racing is happy to welcome Alvise Rodella to the team for the upcoming Italian F4 and Euro 4 championships. This will be the second season of the 16-year-old Italian driver in Formula 4, after stepping up from karting last year.

This partnership is a big step forward as Birel and VAR share their experience and racing know-how. The strategic alliance aims to improve the skills of VAR by Birel drivers by offering a comprehensive program to maximize their karting abilities and begin testing in the F4 series.

16-year-old Pedro Clerot has signed with Van Amersfoort Racing for what will be his first season in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). Clerot graduates to FRECA after an intense two-year run in Formula 4 racing.

Van Amersfoort Racing is excited to announce that countryman Niels Koolen will join the team for the 2023 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). Koolen completes the VAR FRECA driver line-up for 2023, joining Joshua Dufek and fellow Dutchman Kas Haverkort.

Van Amersfoort Racing is excited to announce that Dutch racing talent Kas Haverkort is set to continue with VAR for the 2023 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). As last year, Kas will be competing alongside teammate Joshua Dufek, who was recently announced by the team.

Van Amersfoort Racing is excited to announce that Joshua Dufek will stay with the team to compete in the 2023 Formula Regional Championship by Alpine. Dufek, who made his debut in the series last year, is now aiming to fight at the front end of the grid with the championship title as his main goal.

The Argentinian ROFGO Junior scored his second FIA Formula 3 win in the season finale last weekend at the Temple of Speed. 

A spectacular Race 1 full of twists and turns took place at the Red Bull Ring, where the eighth round of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine was held, with Kas Haverkort (Van Amersfoort Racing) reaching the highest step of the podium ahead of teammate Joshua Dufek. Behind, RPM’s new addition Pierre-Louis Chovet‘s entered the season with a flawless performance, leading him to third place having led the race for a few laps.

Van Amersfoort Racing is pleased to announce the joining of Brando Badoer. The young Italian will join Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2022 F4 Championship.