Nicola Lacorte joins DAMS Lucas Oil for 2025 season

DAMS Lucas Oil have confirmed their second driver for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 season with Nicola Lacorte joining the team.

The Alpine Academy driver joins the French outfit for what will be his rookie campaign after competing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in 2024.

Lacorte also raced in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship this season, where he secured a race victory and podium finish.

Prior to that, the 17-year-old raced in the Euro 4 and Italian F4 Championships. He is the second confirmed driver at DAMS after Matías Zagazeta’s signing was announced earlier in the month.

Speaking about joining DAMS, Lacorte said that he was looking to take what he’d learned in FRECA and apply that to his rookie campaign in F3 next year.

“I’m delighted to sign for DAMS Lucas Oil for next season, considering their great history in Formula 2. I’ve learnt a lot from my experiences of 30 car grids in FRECA this year, which will be important with a similar size field in F3. My goal for the campaign is to maximise my performance and look to score points whenever possible.”

Charles Pic, DAMS Team Owner, added that he was pleased to have Lacorte as part of the team’s line-up for 2025.

“It’s great to have Nicola on board for 2025 following the tests in Jerez and Barcelona earlier this month. We’re looking forward to seeing him develop throughout the campaign. With the team’s proven methods in other series, we’re aiming to help one another to achieve great results.”