Théophile Naël joins Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 Season
Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) is proud to welcome French racer Théophile Naël to its lineup for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 Championship. At 17 years old, Théophile has already built an impressive racing résumé, and his move to Formula 3 marks a significant progression in his motorsport career.
Starting his journey in karting at the age of only four, Théophile has consistently demonstrated his potential, claiming multiple national and international titles. These achievements laid a strong foundation for his transition to single-seaters in 2022. Only a year later, he already dominated in the 2023 Spanish F4 Championship, securing eight victories and a total of 14 podiums. In 2024, he carried this momentum forward into Formula Regional, adapting quickly to the demands of the highly competitive fields in both the European and Middle East championships. He secured podium finishes in both series, including standout victories in Abu Dhabi at night (FRMEC) and Spielberg (FRECA).
Now, as he steps into Formula 3, Théophile is set to face new challenges and opportunities to grow in his rookie season. He is eager to develop further in one of the most competitive junior categories in international motorsport.
Rob Niessink – CEO of Van Amersfoort Racing:
“We are delighted to welcome Théophile to our Formula 3 team for 2025! He has already shown exceptional potential and a professional approach during the post-season test days with us. Stepping into Formula 3 is a significant challenge, but we believe in his ability to adapt and thrive. We look forward to helping him grow and achieve success in the upcoming season.”
Théophile Naël:
“I am delighted to join Van Amersfoort racing for the F3 season in 2025. This new adventure fills me with ambition. I can’t wait to take on this challenge with the new F3 car. It’s an honor to work alongside such a talented and historic team. Together, we will give our best on track and aim for great results!”
The 2025 FIA Formula 3 season will span ten rounds on some of the world’s most renowned circuits. The championship begins in Melbourne from 14 - 16 March and concludes at Monza on 5 - 7 September. As Théophile embarks on this new chapter with Van Amersfoort Racing, both him and the team are ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the season ahead. We invite our partners and fans to follow along as we navigate an exciting rookie campaign together.
About Van Amersfoort Racing
Van Amersfoort Racing is a professional racing team based in the Netherlands. It was founded by Frits van Amersfoort in 1975. Since then, Van Amersfoort Racing has built a long tradition of supporting up-and-coming drivers on their way to higher levels. Drivers like Max and Jos Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Mick Schumacher, Kevin Magnussen, and Liam Lawson all raced for Frits van Amersfoort's team in the early stages of their careers before making it into Formula 1.