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With the 2026 F2 and F3 seasons almost here, it is a massive weekend for Ireland as Alex Dunne and Fionn McLaughlin begin their campaigns. Not since the Jordan days in the late 90s when they were fairly regularly competing for wins and podiums has Irish Motorsport faced such a significant Grand Prix weekend. Alpine…
Maciej Gładysz enters his rookie FIA F3 season intent on translating winter preparation into consistent early performances as he steps up with ART Grand Prix in 2026. After progressing steadily through the junior single-seater ladder, the Polish driver now faces the most competitive environment of his career. Nevertheless, he approaches the challenge with composure, placing…
Enzo Deligny approaches the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season with conviction and clear intent. After delivering one of the most consistent campaigns across the Formula Regional ladder in 2025, Deligny now steps up to F3 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) determined to compete at the front in 2026. Last year, Deligny finished fifth in the…
Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed Otmar Szafnauer as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, with the appointment having taken effect on the 1st of February 2026. The decision signals clear ambition from the Dutch team. Szafnauer spent more than thirty years at the sharp end of Formula 1, leading teams through periods of significant…
Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi approaches his rookie season in the 2026 FIA F3 Championship with DAMS Lucas Oil with optimism and determination. After three years in single-seater racing, the Thai driver now steps up to the next level, eager to establish himself quickly among the strong rookie cohort and seasoned competitors. Bhirombhakdi aiming to be “as competitive…
Italian racing driver Matteo De Palo is set to begin his first full campaign in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship with Trident Motorsport. A member of the McLaren Driver Development Programme, De Palo steps up to F3 in 2026 after finishing runner-up in the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship (FRECA), also with Trident. The…
Taito Kato enters the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship season determined to convert a promising winter into competitive F3 performances with ART Grand Prix. The Japanese driver enjoyed an encouraging pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where he consistently featured near the top of the timesheets across all three days. Notably, he set the…
A demanding winter of work behind the scenes and competitive racing in New Zealand has reignited self-belief for Kanato Le ahead of his graduation to F3 in 2026 with ART Grand Prix. After joining forces last season in Formula Regional competition, Le and ART now strengthen their partnership on a bigger stage. The move to…
James Wharton heads into the 2026 F3 season with urgency and a familiar PREMA badge on his race suit. The Australian rejoins PREMA Racing, the team with whom he began his single-seater journey, determined to convert hard lessons from last year into consistent results. Wharton first joined the Italian squad in 2022 and spent three…
Maciej Gładysz prepares to step onto the FIA Formula 3 stage in 2026 with ART Grand Prix, embracing both the challenge and opportunity of his rookie campaign. The Polish driver, born in Tarnów, arrives after a strong rise through Spanish F4 and Eurocup-3, where he claimed victories and consistently fought at the front. Now, as…
