Japanese racer Hiyu Yamakoshi will step up to F3 in 2026, continuing his long-standing relationship with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR). The Dutch outfit confirmed Yamakoshi as their second driver for the upcoming season, following the earlier announcement of Jesse Carrasquedo. This marks a significant step in the 18-year-old’s burgeoning career, as he prepares to make…
Trident Motorsport have confirmed their driver line-up for the 2026 F3 Championship, announcing the return of Danish talent Noah Strømsted. Following an impressive rookie campaign, the 18-year-old will continue with the Italian outfit alongside Freddie Slater and Matteo de Palo. Building on a promising debut Strømsted’s 2025 season showcased both raw pace and competitive maturity….
Fernando Barrichello arrived at Monza for his 2025 F3 debut with AIX Racing with much to prove. The Brazilian teenager, the youngest son of Rubens Barrichello, stepped up from Euroformula Open into one of the most competitive junior categories in world motorsport. His weekend results ultimately offered little to celebrate on paper. However, they provided…
Van Amersfoort Racing made 2025 their most successful campaign in F3 since entering the championship. The Dutch squad scored three victories, collected multiple podium finishes, and achieved their highest-ever points tally of 138, securing fifth in the Teams’ Standings. For a team that has struggled in the ultra-competitive world of F3, it was a season…
Ford has confirmed that it will manage its upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme entirely in-house, marking a strategic shift in how the American manufacturer approaches top-level prototype racing. The decision forms a key part of Ford’s preparations for its return to the pinnacle of endurance racing in 2027. By running the programme…
F1 Academy has announced an unprecedented collaboration with Hello Kitty and Friends as the all-female series prepares for its spectacular season finale at the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for 20–22 November 2025. This unique partnership marks a first-of-its-kind moment in motorsport, bringing together the iconic world of Sanrio’s beloved characters with…
Campos Racing has officially unveiled Théophile Naël as its first confirmed driver for the 2026 F3 season, signalling a clear intention to build upon its title-winning success in 2025. The French teenager, widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in single-seater racing, will join the reigning teams’ champions for what promises to…
Rodin Motorsport have announced Brando Badoer, a member of the McLaren Driver Development Programme, as their first driver signing for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship. The 19-year-old Italian will return to the category for a second consecutive season, this time with a new team and renewed ambitions. Gaining experience in 2025 Badoer made his…
Jaguar TCS Racing has appointed Ian James as Team Principal, effective from 1 October, ahead of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. James will also take on the role of Managing Director, JLR Motorsport, as the team prepares to enter the GEN4 era. He replaces James Barclay who has switched to McLaren as…
Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) has confirmed its first driver signing for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship, announcing that Jesse Carrasquedo will join the team for his maiden full-time campaign in the series. The 18-year-old Mexican driver has already contested two F3 rounds this year and gained experience across several high-level junior categories. His addition…
