SOPHIA FLOERSCH Out at HMD After Strong Debut, But Return Rumors Swirl

April 29, 2025

• SOPHIA FLOERSCH delivered exactly what we hoped for in her Indy NXT debut – a solid P12 finish at St. Petersburg that made her the top female finisher. Her quick adaptation from FIA F3 to American open-wheel racing showed the talent we knew was there, making her sudden departure from HMD Motorsports all the more puzzling.
• The split happened just days after the race weekend with zero official explanation from either side, though budget issues are being whispered as the real reason. It’s frustrating to see another promising partnership cut short by funding rather than performance – FLOERSCH proved she belonged on track.
• HMD moved quickly to fill the void with 17-year-old Evagoras Papasavvas, who impressed the team during Mid-Ohio testing and brings two fourth-place USF2000 championship finishes. But here’s the kicker – IndyCar reporter Tony Donohue is already hinting at FLOERSCH’s return to the series soon, suggesting this might just be a temporary setback rather than the end of her American racing story.

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