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Audi-backed Freddie Slater enters the 2026 F3 season with Trident with a rare combination of talent, preparation, and ambition. At just 17 years old, the British driver has already claimed the 2024 Italian and UAE F4 Championships and secured the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship. Now, he takes the next step in his single-seater journey,…
Jin Nakamura enters the 2026 F3 Championship season determined to turn promising pace into consistent results with Hitech TGR. After a year of adaptation in European racing and a productive winter campaign, the Japanese driver believes he and his team have built a strong platform for success in F3. Having progressed through domestic competition in…
Nicola Lacorte approaches the 2026 F3 campaign determined to transform experience into results with DAMS Lucas Oil. After a demanding rookie year in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, the Italian driver returns with DAMS Lucas Oil carrying renewed confidence, stronger technical understanding and a clear development roadmap. His first season in F3 delivered a best…
Australian racing prospect Patrick Heuzenroeder will make his FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship debut with Campos Racing at the opening round of the 2026 season, stepping in for Ernesto Rivera. Heuzenroeder replaces Rivera after the Mexican driver sustained a back injury during Round 4 of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROT) in New…
Kanato Le enters his debut campaign in the FIA Formula 3 Championship determined to translate preparation into performance. After building experience across karting, F4, GB3 and Formula Regional competition, Le now steps into F3 with ART Grand Prix for 2026. Having already worked with ART in previous campaigns, Le benefits from valuable continuity at a…
Mexican driver José Garfias is preparing for a new chapter in his career. He will step up to the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship with PREMA Racing. After gaining experience in the junior single-seater ranks, Garfias now turns his attention to F3. However, he faces a shorter preparation window than expected. Speaking during a media…
Ugo Ugochukwu prepares for his second F3 season determined to convert potential into a sustained 2026 title challenge. After flashes of front-running speed in his rookie campaign, the American now returns with Campos Racing aiming to fight consistently at the front of the FIA Formula 3 Championship standings. The 18-year-old secured two Sprint Race podiums…
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…
The 2026 FIA Formula 3 season represents a pivotal step in the career of Fernando Barrichello as he prepares for his first full F3 campaign with AIX Racing. After making his debut at the 2025 finale in Monza and completing three post-season tests in Jerez, Barcelona and Imola, the Brazilian now approaches the new year…
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,…
