SOPHIA FLOERSCH Calls Out European F3 Politics, Praises Indy NXT’s Pure Racing

February 24, 2025

• SOPHIA FLOERSCH didn’t hold back about what drove her from F3 to Indy NXT, calling out the European paddock’s closed-off politics where teams actively try to “screw each other over.” She contrasts this with Indy NXT’s refreshingly open culture where mechanics work side-by-side and the focus stays on actual racing rather than behind-the-scenes maneuvering.
• The German’s Sebring test results tell the real story – 6th overall and 5th among full-timers isn’t where she wants to be, and she’s honest about it. Her LinkedIn post showed the kind of self-awareness we love to see: acknowledging she needs to work harder rather than making excuses. That’s the mindset that separates drivers who succeed from those who flame out.
• FLOERSCH will make her Indy NXT debut March 2nd at St. Pete alongside fellow rookie Hailie Deegan, creating an intriguing dynamic with two women entering the series simultaneously. Her strategic approach of building performance step-by-step rather than chasing headlines in early practice sessions shows she’s learned from her F3 experience and is ready to play the long game.

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