About MP Motorsport
MP Motorsport is a Dutch racing team founded in 1995 that has expanded from its national racing roots to become a significant presence across the junior formula ladder. Based in Westmaas, Netherlands, MP competes in Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula Regional, and Formula 4, achieving notable success including the 2022 Formula 2 teams' championship. The team has worked with drivers including Felipe Drugovich, Victor Martins, and Richard Verschoor. MP Motorsport is characterized by its pragmatic Dutch approach, combining efficient operations with technical innovation. The team has demonstrated particular strength in tire management and race strategy, often outperforming better-resourced rivals. With a comprehensive program spanning multiple categories, MP offers drivers a potential pathway from karting to the doorstep of Formula 1.
Racing Series
Championships where MP Motorsport competes
Formula 2
FIA
Formula 2 serves as the primary feeder series for Formula 1, showcasing the next generation of racing talent on the same prestigious circuits as F1. As an official FIA championship, F2 features standardized cars that emphasize driver skill and development, creating close, competitive racing. The series follows a sprint and feature race format each weekend, with points systems designed to reward consistency and overtaking. For young drivers, F2 represents the final stepping stone before potentially reaching Formula 1, with many current F1 stars having graduated through its ranks.
Formula 3
FIA
Formula 3 is a crucial junior single-seater racing championship that serves as a vital stepping stone for young drivers aiming to climb the motorsport ladder. Racing on prestigious Formula 1 circuits, F3 features a grid of talented teenagers and early-career drivers competing in identical chassis with standardized engines to ensure fair competition. The series emphasizes driver development and racecraft, with a format that includes both sprint and feature races. F3 provides essential experience in professional team environments, media responsibilities, and the physical demands of high-downforce open-wheel racing.