Martinius Stenshorne’s 2025 FIA Formula 3 season concluded with clear and significant progress as the Norwegian completed his second campaign with Hitech TGR. Over the course of the year, he displayed notable development, scoring 89 points across 10 rounds to secure fifth place in the championship standings.
From struggles to success
Stenshorne opened his 2025 campaign strongly in Melbourne, finishing second in the Sprint Race and taking the fastest lap. The weekend delivered 10 points from the Sprint and a further four from the Feature Race, giving him early momentum in the standings. Bahrain yielded six Sprint points but none from the Feature Race, while Imola proved his most challenging weekend of the season, producing no points across both races.
His breakthrough came in Monaco, where he claimed his first Sprint Race victory of the year around the principality’s iconic streets. The win, coupled with fastest lap, earned him 11 points, and he collected four more in the Feature Race. It marked a vital turning point in confidence and form following the disappointment of Imola.
Austria then delivered his standout drive of the season: a commanding Feature Race victory worth 25 points. Barcelona was more difficult, with a Sprint Race retirement, though he salvaged two points in the Feature Race. Silverstone added nine Sprint points, Spa brought four more, and Budapest yielded none. Stenshorne closed the year on a strong note at Monza with another nine Sprint points.
Consistency and McLaren support
A defining feature of Stenshorne’s 2025 campaign was the consistency he built as the season progressed—an impressive contrast to his rookie year, in which he finished 18th overall. His rise to fifth in the standings underscored his rapid development and maturity as a driver.
Earlier in the year, Stenshorne raced with support from the McLaren Driver Development Programme, but he departed the scheme in November 2025.
Building towards Formula 2 ambitions
Stenshorne made his Formula 2 debut with Trident in Baku at the end of the year, gaining valuable mileage in the championship. Although both races ended in retirement, he delivered a promising qualifying performance on one of the calendar’s most demanding street circuits.
Looking ahead, he has signed with Rodin Motorsport for a full-time F2 seat in 2026, entering the series with clear championship ambitions. The early announcement removes pressure and allows him to focus fully on winter preparation ahead of the season opener.
Stenshorne’s 2025 Formula 3 campaign laid strong foundations for his move to Formula 2. If he can replicate the consistency shown in the latter half of his F3 season, he has every opportunity to deliver a competitive rookie year. The Norwegian has already demonstrated both the speed and mental resilience required to succeed at the highest levels of junior single-seater racing.
