Pit Debrief

Taito Kato stresses teamwork, shared confidence and qualifying precision ahead of his rookie 2026 FIA F3 campaign with ART.

Kato highlights collaboration and Qualifying focus for ART Grand Prix’s 2026 F3 campaign

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

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 show clear progress in 2026 Barcelona F3 pre-season testing, with Lacorte topping Day 3 ahead of Melbourne opener.

Hache: DAMS “made some progress” after encouraging 2026 F3 pre-season test

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

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 during 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona.

Clerot heads into 2026 F3 season with “race-by-race” approach and realistic expectations

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

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….

Campos Racing's Team Principal Adrian Campos has his team set on claiming both the Teams' and Drivers' Championship in 2026 FIA F3.

Campos Racing ready to take both F3 Drivers’ and Teams’ titles in 2026

Shania Wallage1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

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 confident of fighting at the front in Melbourne after gathering key data during a challenging 2026 Barcelona F3 test.

Coekaerts backs MP Motorsport to be “in the mix” in 2026 after productive F3 pre-season testing

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

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 is eager to carry TRIDENT's championship winning momentum into his second 2026 FIA Formula 3 season.

“The team knows how to do it”: Strømsted on carrying TRIDENT’s momentum into his 2026 F3 season

Shania Wallage1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

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…

Rodin Motorsport's Christian Ho during 2026 F3 pre-season test in Barcelona.

Ho “very grateful” for Singapore’s support, targets points and improvement in 2026 F3 season with Rodin

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

For the 2026 F3 season, Christian Ho returns to the grid with Rodin Motorsport, determined to improve on his rookie campaign. Last year proved challenging for the Singaporean, who finished 22nd in the Drivers’ Standings with 17 points. During a recent pre-season virtual media session, Ho spoke to Pit Debrief and other media outlets about…

Nicola Lacorte highlights DAMS progress and lessons from endurance racing in IMSA before his second FIA F3 season in 2026.

Lacorte sees “big progression” as DAMS builds momentum for 2026 F3 campaign

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Nicola Lacorte enters his second season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship determined to translate winter progress into on-track results with DAMS Lucas Oil. After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the 18-year-old Italian believes both he and the team have taken decisive steps forward. With experience across junior single-seaters and endurance racing, Lacorte approaches the new…

Mattia Colnaghi F3 rookie during pre-season testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Red Bull Junior Colnaghi focused on maximising potential in 2026 rookie F3 campaign with MP Motorsport

Camilla Bianca Trentin1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

As he prepares for his rookie FIA Formula 3 campaign with MP Motorsport, Mattia Colnaghi enters the 2026 season carrying momentum, continuity and academy backing. The Italo-Argentine driver secured the Spanish F4 title and impressed in Eurocup-3 before stepping up to Formula 3, where he now competes as part of the Red Bull Junior Team…

DAMS Lucas Oil Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi outlines his 2026 F3 rookie goals and reflects on Thai pride in a landmark year for national motorsport.

Bhirombhakdi “very proud” to represent Thailand as he takes on 2026 F3 rookie campaign with DAMS Lucas Oil

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

As he prepares for his rookie campaign in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship with DAMS Lucas Oil, Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi approaches F3 season clear on his goals and aware of his home nation’s support. Speaking during a pre-season media session attended by Pit Debrief, he outlined both his personal objectives and the wider significance of…