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AIX Racing has confirmed Brad Benavides’ departure from the team as the American continues his recovery from the injury he sustained during the 2026 F3 weekend in Monaco. The announcement brings an end to a two-season partnership between Benavides and AIX, during which he became an established part of the team’s F3 programme. His recovery…
Ricardo Escotto will return to AIX Racing for the final two rounds of the 2026 F3 season at Monza and Madrid, continuing a partnership that began with his championship debut in Barcelona. The Mexican driver has already competed for AIX at Barcelona, Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps this year, recording a best result of 22nd in the…
18 year-old American-Jamaican driver Alex Powell is set to replace Louis Sharp at PREMA Racing for the final two rounds of the 2026 F3 season. With Sharp’s departure, the 18 year-old will race alongside James Wharton and José Garfais at the team. In addition to racing in the final two rounds of the season, Powell…
PREMA Racing have confirmed that Louis Sharp will leave the team before the end of the 2026 Formula 3 (F3) season. The team announced that both parties had jointly agreed that Sharp would not continue with PREMA for the remaining rounds of the campaign. According to PREMA, the decision was made mutually to allow the…
Brando Badoer believes hard work and a stronger foundation with Rodin Motorsport have driven his significant step forward during the 2026 F3 season. With two rounds remaining, the Italian sits fifth in the Drivers’ Championship after claiming four podiums, including his breakthrough Feature Race victory in Monte Carlo. The campaign has marked a clear improvement…
Van Amersfoort Racing’s (VAR) Hiyu Yamakoshi has impressed throughout his rookie 2026 F3 season, consistently demonstrating the pace and competitiveness needed to fight at the front of the field. Having stepped up to F3 after a season in the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) last year, where he finished ninth in the Drivers’ Standings, the…
Mattia Colnaghi entered the F3 summer break with renewed momentum after a difficult start to his 2026 rookie campaign with MP Motorsport. The Red Bull junior scored just one point across the opening five rounds of the season as he struggled to translate his previous single-seater success into immediate F3 results. However, his fortunes changed…
Pedro Clerot has enjoyed a promising rookie 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) campaign, with the Rodin Motorsport driver consistently proving he can challenge at the front of the field. Three podium finishes have highlighted the Brazilian’s first season in the championship, and while he believes there is still room to improve, Clerot is pleased with…
Taito Kato has reflected on the highs and lows of his rookie 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) campaign, with the ART Grand Prix driver taking confidence from how quickly he has adapted to the championship despite mixed results. The Japanese driver enjoyed a dream start to the season, finishing third in the Melbourne Feature Race….
Bruno del Pino believes there is still plenty to fight for in the closing stages of the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) season, with the Van Amersfoort Racing driver confident he can finish the year on a high despite a difficult run of results. The Spaniard enjoyed a strong start to the campaign and spent…
