Maximilian Popov Joins Van Amersfoort Racing for full Formula 4 Campaign
Van Amersfoort Racing is excited to welcome 16-year-old driver Maximilian Popov to the team for the 2025 Formula 4 season. Maximilian will compete in the Italian Formula 4 Championship, the E4 Championship, and the Formula Winter Series, gaining valuable experience with the team across various series.
Maximilian began karting at the age of five and quickly made a name for himself in international competition. In 2019, he secured an impressive 3rd place in the WSK Final Cup 60 Mini series. His rise through the ranks continued with another standout 3rd place in the 2021 Champions of the Future OK Junior series.
After transitioning to single-seaters in 2024, Maximilian gained valuable experience in the Formula 4 category. Throughout the season, he showed strong growth as a driver, sharpening his race craft and adapting to the demands of Formula 4 cars. Upcoming year, Van Amersfoort Racing will work closely with Maximilian to continue his development and unlock his full potential.
Rob Niessink – CEO, Van Amersfoort Racing:
“We’re delighted to have Maximilian join us for the 2025 season! He has built a solid foundation in karting and has already shown great progress in single-seaters. We are confident that with our support, he will continue to grow and deliver strong performances. We look forward to supporting him on this journey.”
Maximilian Popov – Formula 4 Driver, Van Amersfoort Racing:
“I feel really proud to be a part of this huge team. It’s a big pleasure for me to work with all the team members and, of course, we are ready to show some good results!”
The 2025 campaign will kick off with the Formula Winter Series, allowing Maximilian to gain crucial track time and preparation ahead of a packed European racing calendar. With a full campaign lined up, Maximilian is ready to make his mark as part of Van Amersfoort Racing’s competitive lineup. We invite our partners and fans to follow Maximilian’s journey and catch the action live through the official streaming platforms of each championship.
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.