Shania Wallage, Author at Pit Debrief

Jin Nakamura explains the differences between driving in FRECA to F3 ahead of his 2026 season in FIA Formula 3.

“I’m looking forward to it”: Nakamura on his 2026 rookie season in F3 with Hitech

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Jin Nakamura heads into the 2026 FIA F3 season with significant momentum after an impressive campaign in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), and having previous experience in Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). During a recent virtual media session attended by Pit Debrief, the Japanese driver reflected on the lessons gained…

Doriane Pin claimed the title victory in the 2025 F1 Academy season with a standout year. See her highlights here.

2025 F1 Academy Season Review: Doriane Pin

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The 2025 F1 Academy season saw Doriane Pin cement her place as one of motorsport’s rising stars. Driving for PREMA Racing under the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS umbrella, the French driver claimed the F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship, showcasing consistency, speed, and tactical brilliance across a fiercely competitive calendar. A strong start After losing out on the Championship…

James Wharton previews his 2026 F3 season with PREMA, calling it the “strongest” grid yet and stressing consistency and qualifying as key.

Wharton ready for “super tough” 2026 F3 season as he returns home to PREMA

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After gaining valuable mileage in Formula 2 and heading into his second FIA Formula 3 campaign, James Wharton believes F3 in 2026 could be the toughest season yet, but one he feels more prepared than ever for with PREMA Racing. With a strengthened grid, a return to familiar surroundings, and a clear focus on consistency,…

Rodin Motorsport Team Manager Sam Waple is ready for the team to tackle the 2026 F3 season after promising results in the pre-season.

Rodin Motorsport aims to carry momentum into 2026 F3 season after intensive winter preparations

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Rodin Motorsport Team Manager Sam Waple says their Formula 3 line up is entering the 2026 season stronger than they were at the end of 2025, following an intensive winter programme and a productive F3 pre-season test in Barcelona. The Farnham-based outfit completed 559 laps across three days in Spain, with all three drivers, Pedro…

Fred Vasseur reflects on Ferrari 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain, focusing on data and readiness for the Australian Grand Prix.

Vasseur discusses Ferrari’s 2026 F1 pre-season Testing ahead of Melbourne

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As F1 pre-season testing wrapped up for 2026 in Bahrain, Fred Vasseur struck a measured but quietly optimistic tone about Scuderia Ferrari’s perparation ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Fred Vasseur relatively happy following 2026 F1 pre-season testing for Ferrari Speaking after the 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain, Vasseur said he was satisfied with…

After winning his CTFROT 2026 campaign, Ugo Ugochukwu is ready to fight for the F3 Championship with Campos Racing.

Ugochukwu looking forward to fighting for the F3 title in 2026 with Campos Racing

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After a long winter and a reset ahead of the 2026 Formula 3 (F3) season with a new team, Ugo Ugochukwu arrives at Campos Racing with momentum already on his side. While the European winter can feel endless for junior drivers, Ugochukwu headed to New Zealand for the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy. But…

Campos Racing's Théophile Naël has his eyes set on his first FIA F3 victory in 2026 in his second season in the series.

Naël targets first F3 victory in 2026 with Campos Racing

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After an off season to remember, Théophile Naël is heading into the 2026 F3 season with his sights firmly set on a milestone: his first series victory. The French driver had a remarkable off-season, with a sensational win at the Macau Grand Prix, a race widely regarded as one of the toughest tests for young…

Ernesto Rivera is looking at his first FIA F3 season in 2026 with great optimism, eager to development at Campos Racing.

“I want to learn a lot as a driver”: Rivera on his rookie F3 season in 2026 with Campos Racing

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Ernesto Rivera arrives in FIA Formula 3 (F3) in 2026 at a pivotal moment in his career. Not only as a promising Red Bull Junior, but a driver ready to prove he belongs among the categories front runners with Campos Racing. After building his reputation through British and Spanish F4 in 2024 where he won…

Leonardo Fornaroli had an outstanding rookie campaign in FIA Formula 2, winning the 2025 Drivers’ Championship with Invicta Racing.

F2 2025 | Season Review | Leonardo Fornaroli

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Leonardo Fornaroli’s 2025 FIA Formula 2 (F2) campaign will be remembered as a season built not only on speed, but on control, composure and championship intelligence. Stepping up as the reigning Formula 3 champion, Fornaroli arrived in F2 with momentum, but few expected him to conquer and win the championship in his rookie season. Yet,…

Campos Racing's Team Principal Adrian Campos has his team set on claiming both the Teams' and Drivers' Championship in 2026 FIA F3.

Campos Racing ready to take both F3 Drivers’ and Teams’ titles in 2026

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After winning their first FIA Formula 3 (F3) Teams’ Title in 2025 with Nikola Tsolov, Mari Boya and Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak, Adrian Campos believes his team, Campos Racing, can go one step further and claim both Championships in 2026. The Campos Racing Team Principal spoke at the end of the third day of pre-season testing in…