Van Amersfoort Racing confirm Jesse Carrasquedo for the 2026 season

Van Amersfoort Racing have confirmed their first driver signing of the 2026 season, with Jesse Carrasquedo set to join the team next year.

The Mexican driver has previous experience in Formula 3 having competed in two rounds already this year in Barcelona and Spielberg, achieving a best result of P13 in the latter’s Feature Race.

Carrasquedo also previously took part in both 2024 post-season tests in Jerez and Barcelona.

Prior to that, the 18-year-old made the step up to single seater racing in 2022 in the Spanish and Italian F4 Championships.

Since then, Carrasquedo has competed in the Formula Regional Middle East and European Championships, as well as the Eurocup-3 category.

He is now set to graduate to Formula 3 full-time in 2026, and at the announcement, Carrasquedo spoke of his excitement at the chance to join VAR.

“I’m very excited to join VAR for my first full F3 season," said Carrasquedo. "They’re a very professional team, and I’ve participated with them before in FRECA, so I’m quite happy with this move. I hope this season will go very well with them.”

Van Amersfoort Racing Team Principal Brad Joyce added: "We’re proud to have Jesse back with the team and excited to work with him again. His talent and determination have been clear to see, and now that we will work together full-time, we can build on the progress he’s already made. The upcoming post-season F3 testing will help him get more familiar with the car and prepare him to thrive over a full season. Together, we’re aiming for strong results and continued growth in the year ahead.”