Tommy Smith joins FIA Formula 3

Tommy Smith will make his debut in the 2023 FIA Formula 3 series with Dutch team Van Amersfoort Racing.

The 20-year-old competed in the Australian Formula 4 championship and Toyota Racing Series before moving to the Asian F3 Championship, and a stint in S5000.

Smith joined the Formula Regional European championship in 2021 as well as a run in the GB3 series, where he took his first victory in 2022.

“I am absolutely thrilled about this opportunity," said Smith.

"Having raced in both FRECA and GB3 championships, stepping up to the FIA F3 feels like the right next move."

"I’m certainly aware that it will be a challenging season in which I will have to learn and adapt continuously, but I am convinced I am taking on this challenge with the right team."

"VAR’s achievements already in their first year competing in FIA F3 are a clear indicator of their level of commitment, and I look very much forward to get started with them and the championship!”

Smith will join fellow Australian Christian Mansell on the FIA Formula 3 grid when the season gets underway 3-5 March in Bahrain.