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Mattia Colnaghi moves up to Formula 3 in 2026 as he will be racing for MP Motorsport. Additionally, the 17-year-old will be joining the Red Bull Junior Team Programme. The young Italian currently races in the Eurocup-3 Championship, and is leading the championship this season. In 2024, Colnaghi was crowned the Spanish Formula 4 champion….
The debut of the 2025 FIA F3 car, and especially the use of 100% advanced sustainable fuel has been one of the biggest talking points in the paddock all year. With just Monza left on the calendar, teams and engineers approach the end of the F3 Championship’s first season with the new machine. After nine…
Each FIA Formula 3 season sees Trident and Van Amersfoort Racing—two of the F3 championship’s most prominent teams—play a crucial role in guiding rookie drivers through one of the most demanding transitions in junior single-seater racing. Drivers arriving from Formula 4 or regional categories face an intense learning curve as they adapt to the technical…
With just one round remaining in the 2025 F3 Championship, French racer Théophile Naël sits seventh in the standings with 70 points. Driving for Van Amersfoort Racing, the 18-year-old has made a strong impression in his rookie campaign, combining podium pace with valuable experience in one of the most competitive junior series in motorsport. In…
Every F1 superstar begins somewhere — and for most, that somewhere is either F2 or F3. These junior categories form the backbone of the single-seater racing ladder, nurturing talent and preparing drivers for the high-octane world of F1. At first glance, Formula 2 (F2) and Formula 3 (F3) might seem like two tiers of the…
After clinching the 2024 Euroformula Open title, Brad Benavides returned to the FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2025 with AIX Racing. However, the American driver’s re-entry to the series has not been without its challenges. Speaking to the media, including Pit Debrief, ahead of the 2025 Hungarian GP, Benavides opened up about the steep adjustment…
Rafael Câmara sealed the 2025 FIA F3 Championship in impressive fashion during the post-race press conference at the 2025 Hungarian GP, where he clinched the title following the Feature Race. Speaking to assembled media, the Brazilian opened up about the key elements that shaped his successful campaign—highlighting his exceptional Qualifying form and the relentless support…
For any young driver, stepping up from junior categories into F3 represents a defining moment. The championship demands not only speed but also adaptability, consistency, and a deep understanding of racecraft. Ivan Domingues, now in his third year with Van Amersfoort Racing, has embraced the challenge of the 2025 F3 Championship wholeheartedly. His journey through…
Newly crowned FIA F3 Champion Rafael Câmara has taken time to reflect on the people and structures at Trident and the Ferrari Driver Academy that helped propel him to a title-winning season. The 20-year-old Brazilian driver not only followed in the footsteps of past Trident champions Gabriel Bortoleto and Leonardo Fornaroli but carved out his…
Rafael Câmara delivered a masterclass in wet-weather control at the Hungarian GP Feature Race, taking a commanding win from pole position and securing the 2025 F3 Championship with several rounds still to go. His dominant drive not only confirmed his status as champion but also triggered a shake-up in the battle for the runner-up spot…
