Van Amersfoort Racing confirm Théophile Nael for 2025 campaign

Théophile Nael will be stepping up to FIA Formula 3 next season with Van Amersfoort Racing the team have confirmed.

Nael took part in post-season testing with the team and makes the jump up from Formula Regional European Championship.

The Frenchman began his racing career by winning multiple karting titles in France before moving into single seaters in 2022. He won the 2023 Spanish F4 crown in style, winning eight races and taking pole five times across the season, earning 14 podiums overall.

In 2024, he raced in the Formula Regional Middle East and European Championships, claiming wins in both and finishing 11th and ninth overall respectively.

Speaking about his F3 promotion with VAR, Nael said that he was excited at the prospect of working with the team for a full campaign next year.

“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 honour to work alongside such a talented and historic team. Together, we will give our best on track and aim for great results!”

Van Amersfoort CEO Rob Niessink added: “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.”