Florsch to join VAR in European F3 after all from Zandvoort round
German racer Sophia Florsch has joined Van Amersfoort Racing for the remainder of the Formula 3 European Championship season and will make her series debut at Zandvoort

Florsch, 17, is a former race winner in British Touring Car Championship- supporting Ginetta Junior series and a podium finisher in German Formula 4.
She tested F3 machinery with VAR before the start of the 2018 season and was aiming join the grid from the second round at the Hungaroring.
This did not materialise, however, and in Hungary the team ruled out running a car for Florsch this year - only to subsequently add her to the line-up ahead of the fourth round of the season at Zandvoort.
She will now contest the rest of the F3 campaign, and will also make her Macau Grand Prix debut with VAR at the end of the year.
"After a period in which I had to give priority to passing my school exams, it feels great to know I will be back in the racing seat again to fully focus on my racing career," Florsch said.
"Stepping up from Formula 4 into the highly competitive FIA Formula 3 European Championship is an extreme challenge, but we all see it as a next step up the learning curve.
"I will give my utmost to reward all stakeholders and with the experience and support of VAR, I am convinced that I will learn a lot. I have more than ever an excited feeling about my future career."
Florsch, an ambassador for Susie Wolff's Dare to be Different initiative, will race a third Mercedes-powered Dallara F3 car alongside team regulars Artem Petrov and Keyvan Andres.
VAR had endured a difficult start to the season, but scored a breakthrough result of third through Andres at the Norisring.
"We warmly welcome Sophia to the team," said team owner Frits van Amersfoort. "Her drive to climb the ladder deserves lots of respect.
"During winter testing her performance behind the wheel convinced us of her qualities. We expect that with enough mileage and time to learn, she can be competitive in Formula 3.
"Of course it is not ideal to enter the series now the season is already underway, but we will use all our experience and dedication to help Sophia get familiar with Formula 3 as soon as possible."

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Florsch to join VAR in European F3 after all from Zandvoort round
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