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Braving illnesses, a heavy crash and bouncing back - van Hoepen’s tricky return to the F2 podium in Hungary
Trident’s Laurens van Hoepen took his third Formula 2 podium in the Hungarian sprint race, fending off Invicta’s Rafa Câmara towards the end. It was a third F2 podium for the Dutchman, and the first since he last appeared on a podium in the Miami sprint race in May.

Vyas Ponnuri
Jul 255 min read


Hydration, fans and ice baths: How Formula 2's drivers are preparing for Austria's heat
“It all starts by drinking a little water,” Trident’s Laurens van Hoepen would say when asked about keeping up with the intense heat.
For F2’s grid in Austria, the challenge begins even before the lights go out.
Formula 2’s upcoming Austrian weekend is set to be a sweaty affair. As such, the FIA have already declared a heat hazard ahead of the race weekend at the Red Bull Ring.

Vyas Ponnuri
Jun 254 min read


Van Hoepen on Canada F2 pole: “We understand each other much better”
Trident’s Laurens van Hoepen took pole position for the first time in Formula 2 with a stellar qualifying lap in Canada. The Dutch driver has been the central figure in a massive upswing of form in his maiden F2 season, lifting his team’s spirits early in the season. Trident’s last pole position came back in 2024, when Richard Verschoor took pole around the Baku Street Circuit....keep reading

Vyas Ponnuri
May 234 min read


Heat, tyres, and back-and-forth racing: Drivers reflect on Formula 2’s “textbook motor racing” in Miami sprint race
Formula 2’s North American debut has left several drivers thrilled, with the Miami International Autodrome hosting a thrilling 23-lap sprint race that saw drivers go back and forth for position multiple times, and an exciting three-abreast last-lap duel all the way to the finish line.

Vyas Ponnuri
May 28 min read


Van Hoepen on Melbourne F2 podium: “We knew it was going to be a tough job”
Trident spent the majority of 2025 forming the tail of Formula 2’s ever-competitive field. In stark contrast to their F3 counterparts, the last time a Trident driver stood on a podium was in 2024. However, F2’s Melbourne weekend reaped massive rewards for a team looking ahead to an optimistic 2026.

Vyas Ponnuri
Mar 124 min read


F3: Van Hoepen leads ART 1-2, Browning falters Hungary qualifying
Written by Sean McKean Credit - Formula Motorsport Limited In a session headlined by low grip and mistakes, Laurens van Hoepen took his...
Sean McKean
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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