Van Hoepen, who currently drives for Trident, expressed his single-minded dedication to motorsport over the pursuit of public fame or digital media attention.
"Ik ben nog heel onbekend, zeker in vergelijking met Max Verstappen," said Van Hoepen.
The young driver prefers focusing on on-track execution rather than managing his growing social media profile, which currently commands nearly 20,000 followers.
"Het liefst doe ik gewoon mijn ding op de baan. Ik doe mijn best, maar ben geen ster met social media.
Dat laat ik vaak achterwege," he stated.
Van Hoepen detailed his long-term career ambitions, noting that his motivation stems exclusively from competitive racing rather than the celebrity status associated with elite drivers.
"Dat moet wat beter, maar ik wil niet in de Formule 1 om beroemd te worden. Het gaat mij puur om het racen," he explained.
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The Formula 2 paddock environment in Monaco offered a stark contrast to the glamorous public perception of Monte Carlo, resembling an enclosed parking structure.
"Net een gevangenis," joked Van Hoepen.
To maintain his concentration amidst the loud music and constant noise of the paddock garage, the driver utilizes earplugs during preparation.
"Iedereen werkt hier hard, het is rumoerig en er is overal harde muziek. Ik doe altijd mijn oordoppen in om te focussen," he said.
Van Hoepen has faced frequent comparisons to reigning World Champion Max Verstappen since the early stages of his karting career.
