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Trident Motorsport have confirmed their driver line-up for the 2026 F3 Championship, announcing the return of Danish talent Noah Strømsted. Following an impressive rookie campaign, the 18-year-old will continue with the Italian outfit alongside Freddie Slater and Matteo de Palo. Building on a promising debut Strømsted’s 2025 season showcased both raw pace and competitive maturity….
Fernando Barrichello arrived at Monza for his 2025 F3 debut with AIX Racing with much to prove. The Brazilian teenager, the youngest son of Rubens Barrichello, stepped up from Euroformula Open into one of the most competitive junior categories in world motorsport. His weekend results ultimately offered little to celebrate on paper. However, they provided…
Van Amersfoort Racing made 2025 their most successful campaign in F3 since entering the championship. The Dutch squad scored three victories, collected multiple podium finishes, and achieved their highest-ever points tally of 138, securing fifth in the Teams’ Standings. For a team that has struggled in the ultra-competitive world of F3, it was a season…
Campos Racing has officially unveiled Théophile Naël as its first confirmed driver for the 2026 F3 season, signalling a clear intention to build upon its title-winning success in 2025. The French teenager, widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in single-seater racing, will join the reigning teams’ champions for what promises to…
Rodin Motorsport have announced Brando Badoer, a member of the McLaren Driver Development Programme, as their first driver signing for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship. The 19-year-old Italian will return to the category for a second consecutive season, this time with a new team and renewed ambitions. Gaining experience in 2025 Badoer made his…
Formula 3 has introduced a new one-million-euro prize fund for its top five drivers, as of the 2025 season. Under the scheme, the champion receives €300,000, with second and third place awarded €250,000 and €200,000 respectively. The fourth- and fifth-placed finishers claim €150,000 and €100,000 respectively. To qualify, drivers must progress to Formula 2 the…
Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) has confirmed its first driver signing for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship, announcing that Jesse Carrasquedo will join the team for his maiden full-time campaign in the series. The 18-year-old Mexican driver has already contested two F3 rounds this year and gained experience across several high-level junior categories. His addition…
Trident has announced that 17 year-old Italian driver Matteo De Palo will make his FIA F3 debut with the team in 2026. Racing with the Italian outfit in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) this season, De Palo sits level at the top of the Drivers’ Standings alongside Freddie Slater, who he will…
AIX Racing ended the 2025 F3 season on a positive note. A team that only entered the championship in 2024, they faced a steep learning curve in their debut year. With a new car introduced for 2025, the team had a fresh opportunity to reset and establish themselves in the midfield. The results showed clear…
Rafael Câmara, who took the 2025 FIA F3 Championship title in Budapest, continues to impress not only with his performances on track but also with his composure and clarity off it. After sealing the title at the 2025 Hungarian GP with one round to spare, the Brazilian racer sat down with media, including Pit Debrief,…
