Pit Debrief

VAR's Hiyu Yamakoshi ahead of the 2026 F3 season.

Yamakoshi highlights benefits of continuity with VAR, aims to maximise every weekend in 2026 F3 season

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing’s (VAR) Hiyu Yamakoshi heads into the 2026 F3 season with familiarity and confidence. The Japanese driver continues with the team after spending last season with them in the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), where he finished 9th in the Drivers’ Standings. This year, the 19 year-old will partner returning driver Bruno del…

Tuukka Taponen ahead of the F3 2026 season with MP Motorsport

“Consistency will be key”: Taponen sets sights on strong 2026 F3 campaign with MP Motorsport

Camilla Bianca Trentin3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Tuukka Taponen, a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, enters a new phase of his career for the upcoming 2026 FIA F3 Championship with MP Motorsport. Taponen performed well in his first full season in Formula 3 last year finishing 9th in the Drivers’ Championship with three podium finishes. Speaking during a recent virtual media…

Gerrard Xie targets growth and improved competitiveness with DAMS Lucas Oil in his second F3 season in 2026.

Xie confident that DAMS unity and winter pace will fuel 2026 F3 progress

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Gerrard Xie enters his second campaign in the FIA Formula 3 Championship determined to build on the foundations of his rookie year. After contesting the 2025 F3 season with Hitech TGR, Xie now embarks on a fresh chapter with DAMS Lucas Oil in 2026. As the reigning 2022 F4 Chinese champion and a driver with…

AIX Racing Team Manager Kenny Kirwan reflects on a productive 2026 F3 pre-season test in Barcelona, with a focus on consistency and development ahead of Melbourne.

Kirwan believes consistency will “pay off” for AIX in 2026 F3 season after “productive” Barcelona tests

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

AIX Racing Team Manager Kenny Kirwan expressed satisfaction with his team’s Barcelona pre-season efforts, highlighting the importance of getting the drivers up to speed ahead of the 2026 F3 season. With a successful test at Barcelona, Kirwan believes the team is in a good position as they prepare for the first race in Melbourne. Productive…

Yevan David makes history as Sri Lanka’s first driver in F3, aiming to inspire a nation while preparing for his 2026 season with AIX Racing.

David reflects on “huge honour” of representing Sri Lanka in F3 ahead of 2026 debut with AIX Racing

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

When the FIA Formula 3 season begins in Melbourne in 2026, Sri Lanka will have its flag represented for the first time, with Yevan David joining the F3 grid for AIX Racing. As the first Sri Lankan to compete in the series, David not only carries his own aspirations but also the hopes of a…

Van Amersfoort Racing confident after a successful Barcelona pre-season test, with strong performances ahead of the 2026 F3 Melbourne opener.

Van Amersfoort Racing “in a better position for 2026” after promising F3 Barcelona testing

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing put in a solid pre-season testing performance at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ahead of the 2026 F3 season. Team Principal Bradley Joyce expressed satisfaction with how the test unfolded, although he tempered expectations, cautioning that it’s too early to draw conclusions for the upcoming season opener in Melbourne. With a focus on…

Trident's Freddie Slater during 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona

Slater: Aim is to win both 2026 F3 Drivers’ and Teams’ titles with Trident

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Trident’s Freddie Slater arrives to the 2026 F3 grid as one of the most highly regarded prospects and a driver many will watch closely this season. The 17 year-old comes off a championship-winning campaign in the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), where he secured eight victories and four additional podiums to narrowly beat Matteo De…

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

Shania Wallage3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

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…

Ireland and Hitech's Fionn McLaughlin faces a big step up heading into the 2026 F3 season. His focus is on improving throughout the year.

McLaughlin expecting “tough” 2026 F3 season

James O'Connor3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Ireland and Hitech’s Fionn McLaughlin faces a big step up heading into the 2026 F3 season. The 18-year-old has moved up from F4 following his first year in single-seaters in 2025. It was an impressive debut in racing cars as the driver from Derry won the British F4 championship thanks to a very consistent season….

FIA Formula 3 Team PREMA Racing at the Barcelona Pre-season testing

PREMA Racing “reasonably optimistic” about strong start to 2026 F3 season

Doris Ivandic3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

After three days of pre-season testing in Barcelona, PREMA Racing feel prepared to start the 2026 F3 season confidently. The team completed the most laps of any team on the grid, with 644 laps at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. A new driver line-up for PREMA With a new driver line-up heading into the 2026 season,…