Yevan David Will Join Van Amersfoort Racing for 2027
The young driver will compete in the 2027 FIA Formula 3 Championship after building a track record in junior series.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Motorsports
Yevan David will join Van Amersfoort Racing for the upcoming 2027 FIA Formula 3 season. He is set to begin his work with the team during official post-season testing in Barcelona.
Why it matters
This signing marks the next stage of David's career as he looks to build on his debut experience in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship. The partnership provides him with a new platform to compete at the international level following his early success in Formula 4 and Euroformula Open.
During the 2025 Euroformula Open season, David secured 6 wins, 14 podiums, and 3 pole positions. He also achieved a second-place finish in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Silverstone Sprint Race.
The players
Yevan David
He is a professional racing driver from Sri Lanka who has progressed through the junior single-seater ranks.
Van Amersfoort Racing
It is a Dutch auto racing team that competes in various series including the FIA Formula 3 Championship.
The details
David began his professional single-seater career in Formula 4 in 2024 and subsequently claimed the 2025 Euroformula Open Rookie title. He continues his development after a 2026 season that saw him secure a podium position at Silverstone.
Timeline
David began his single-seater career in Formula 4 in 2024.
David became Vice Champion in Euroformula Open in 2025.
David made his debut in the FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2026.
David will compete in the 2027 FIA Formula 3 Championship.
Season Trajectory
This move follows the standard progression through the FIA Formula 3 Championship, which serves as a critical developmental step for drivers aiming for higher categories like Formula 2. David's placement with Van Amersfoort Racing impacts the competitive balance of the 2027 grid as teams finalize their driver pairings.
David will gain essential experience with the car during post-season testing in Barcelona before the 2027 season begins. This transition dictates his preparation schedule and his role in the team's development program for the upcoming year.
The takeaway
The move to Van Amersfoort Racing represents a significant career advancement for David as he seeks more consistent results in the 2027 season. Fans should monitor his performance during the upcoming Barcelona tests to see how he adapts to the team's engineering approach.
Further reading
For more on the latest developments, visit Motorsports.
