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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…
As he prepares for his rookie season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with AIX Racing, Fernando “Fefo” Barrichello is drawing on his years of experience in various racing categories, including his recent success in the 2024 Euroformula Open. Barrichello, who made the move to Formula 3 after a solid season in Euroformula, shared his…
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…
Spanish driver Bruno del Pino will return to Formula 3 (F3) in 2026 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR), embarking on his second campaign in the championship after a challenging rookie season with MP Motorsport. The 19-year-old joins Jesse Carrasquedo at VAR, having left MP Motorsport, a team he had been with since 2023, in search…
Taito Kato enters his first FIA Formula 3 season determined to convert collective preparation into competitive performance with ART Grand Prix. After securing the 2024 French F4 title and progressing through Formula Regional, the 18-year-old now steps into one of the most tightly contested grids in junior single-seater racing. With two fellow rookies alongside him…
DAMS Lucas Oil head into their second FIA Formula 3 campaign convinced they have made tangible progress after an assured 2026 F3 pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Across the three days, the French squad completed 601 laps — the fifth-highest tally of any team — while also demonstrating eye-catching one-lap pace when conditions…
Rodin Motorsport’s Pedro Clerot heads into the 2026 F3 season with determination and a clear vision of what he wants to achieve in his debut campaign with the team. The 19 year-old Brazilian steps up to FIA Formula 3 following a strong Formula Regional European Championship season, where he finished 4th in the Drivers’ Standings….
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…
MP Motorsport completed a demanding but constructive three-day programme at the 2026 F3 pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. While the timing screens did not always flatter the Dutch outfit, the team focused firmly on long-term gains rather than short-term headlines. Across the test, MP racked up 561 laps, placing strong emphasis on understanding…
Noah Strømsted‘s rookie season in FIA Formula 3 was a mix of highs and lows. There were moments where everything clicked and the Danish driver looked unstoppable, but there were also weekends where mistakes and inconsistencies cost him. Now, heading into his second year in F3 with TRIDENT, Strømsted’s taking all of his previous learning…
