HARD WORK LEADS TO SUCCESS

WE ARE THRILLED TO CONGRATULATE TOMMY SMITH (OB 2020), WHO WILL MAKE HIS FORMULA 3 DEBUT WITH VAN AMERSFOORT RACING, A DUTCH RACING TEAM, IN THE 2023 SEASON.

Tommy, who recently scored his first win at Spa-Francorchamps in his debut season in the GB3 Championship, had his first taste of F3 machinery during preseason testing in February 2023.

Smith began his single-seater career at 15 in the 2017-18 New Zealand Formula 1600 Championship, progressing up to the Australian F4 Championship in 2018. He gained further experience in both the 2019 Toyota Racing Series and the F3 Asian Championship before dovetailing a full season in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine with a three-round appearance in the GB3 Championship. In the 2022 season, he achieved 18 points-scoring finishes in 24 races, including one victory and a podium finish.

Van Amersfoort CEO Rob Niessink expressed excitement about having Smith as part of their driver lineup, citing his positive attitude and eagerness to learn as strengths that will help him quickly adapt to the FIA F3 Championship. Smith said he was thrilled about the opportunity and believed it was the right move after racing in both FRECA and GB3 championships. Good luck Tommy!