Tsolov, Boya, and Inthraphuvasak are making final preparations for the fourth round of the FIA Formula 3 season, which will take place at the incomparable and iconic Monte Carlo street circuit. Two exciting new races await between the guardrails of a track that dates back nearly a century
The Circuit de Monaco will host the fourth event of the current FIA Formula 3 campaign this coming weekend. Bulgarian driver Nikola Tsolov, Spaniard Mari Boya, and Thai racer Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak will take the wheel of their Campos Racing-run F3 cars, aiming for strong results on the narrow streets of the principality.
May is a packed month in the calendar, and following Imola, Monaco represents the second challenge before the team’s home event in Barcelona just days later. Therefore, it will be crucial to collect as many points as possible to strengthen their position in the championship standings.
Nicknamed the “Bulgarian Lion,” Tsolov is currently Campos Racing’s best-placed driver in the overall standings, sitting sixth with 33 points. Racing in Red Bull colors, Tsolov claimed his first win in the sprint race in Bahrain and was third recently in Imola, with three additional points finishes. Having already stood on the top step of the podium in Monaco, Tsolov is undoubtedly one of the strongest and most consistent contenders heading into the weekend.
Boya, on the other hand, has had little luck so far in this 2025 season. Most recently, while fighting for a podium in Imola, an electronic issue forced him to retire from Saturday’s race. Fired up for Sunday, he battled his way back into the top five—his second comeback of the year following a similar recovery drive in Sakhir.
Inthraphuvasak had a promising start to the season in Melbourne, where he finished fourth and seventh in the two races. However, he was unable to maintain that points-scoring form in Bahrain and Italy. In a category as competitive as FIA Formula 3, qualifying is almost decisive, and that will be Inthraphuvasak’s main target—securing a strong starting position on Friday to maximize his chances in both races.
In the Teams’ Championship, Campos Racing currently holds third place with a total of 60 points.
Monaco’s street circuit is, without a doubt, the most iconic in the world. First run in the late 1920s, it has maintained its original character over the decades. Winning on these streets is a mark of talent, bravery, and intelligence. At just 3.337 kilometers in its current configuration, the slightest lapse in concentration can result in a sudden encounter with the walls. The track surface offers little mechanical grip, so car setups are optimized for maximum aerodynamic downforce. As more sessions and races are run, grip improves gradually, and drivers must constantly push the limits—without making mistakes.
One unique feature of the Monaco weekend is that free practice will take place on Thursday at 13:10. Qualifying will be held as usual on Friday, but split into two sessions based on even and odd car numbers, at 11:05 and 11:29 respectively. The Sprint Race will run on Saturday at 10:45, and the Feature Race is scheduled for Sunday at 08:00. All times are CEST (Central European Summer Time).
Adrián Campos (Team Principal of Campos Racing): “Monaco is a circuit that brings back great memories for us, as we won here a couple of years ago when Pepe (Martí) raced in FIA F3. A big part of the outcome will be determined in Friday’s qualifying session, so it’s key to deliver the lap at the right moment while avoiding the inevitable yellow or red flags. We have three drivers who already know Monaco well, and experience is vital here. We’re really looking forward to these two races.”
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