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Category: GB3

The GB3 Championship is a UK-based single-seater racing series that represents the highest domestic level of junior formula racing and a key development step for young drivers progressing from karting, GB4, or FIA Formula 4. Read the latest GB3 reports, news, opinions, and more by Pit Debrief.

Deagen Fairclough reflects on his fifth GB3 win in seven races as Maxim Rehm and Nikita Bedrin discuss their Brands Hatch podiums.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

Fairclough “speechless” after fifth win in seven races at 2026 GB3 Brands Hatch round

Karishma Persad07 mins

Deagen Fairclough admitted his remarkable second-half GB3 form had left him “a bit speechless” after the Hitech driver claimed his fifth victory from the past seven races at Brands Hatch. Fairclough converted his Race 1 pole position into a commanding victory, crossing the line 5.402 seconds ahead of Rodin Motorsport’s Maxim Rehm. Championship leader Nikita…

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Deagen Fairclough converts pole into a Brands Hatch GB3 victory as Nikita Bedrin strengthens his position in the 2026 title fight.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

2026 | GB3 | Brands Hatch | Race 1 | Fairclough converts pole into victory as Bedrin closes on title

Karishma Persad07 mins

Deagen Fairclough converted his record-breaking Qualifying pace into victory in the opening GB3 race at Brands Hatch, controlling the contest from pole to continue his remarkable second-half resurgence. The Hitech driver resisted Maxim Rehm at the start before establishing control at the front, eventually taking the chequered flag 3.298s clear of the Rodin Motorsport driver….

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Deagen Fairclough reflects on his GB3 resurgence after claiming a Brands Hatch double pole and five of the last six poles.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

Fairclough celebrates “a phenomenal feeling” after 2026 GB3 Brands Hatch double pole

Karishma Persad05 mins

Deagen Fairclough described securing a double pole position at his home circuit as a “phenomenal feeling” after continuing his remarkable late-season resurgence at Brands Hatch. The Hitech driver controlled both Qualifying sessions on Saturday morning, taking pole with a 1m16.451s in the opening session before finding another significant improvement in Qualifying 2. His 1m16.090s secured…

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Deagen Fairclough takes a record-breaking GB3 double pole at Brands Hatch, beating Rowan Campbell-Pilling in both Qualifying sessions.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

2026 | GB3 | Brands Hatch | Qualifying | Fairclough takes record-breaking double pole

Karishma Persad07 mins

Deagen Fairclough continued his remarkable second-half form by securing both pole positions during Qualifying for the 2026 GB3 Championship’s penultimate round at Brands Hatch. The Hitech driver topped both sessions ahead of Xcel Motorsport’s Rowan Campbell-Pilling, initially setting a 1m16.451s in Qualifying 1 before smashing the GB3 Qualifying record with a 1m16.090s in Qualifying 2….

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Deagen Fairclough smashes the GB3 Brands Hatch lap record to lead Rowan Campbell-Pilling and Abbi Pulling in Saturday Practice.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

2026 | GB3 | Brands Hatch | Practice | Fairclough smashes lap record ahead of Qualifying

Karishma Persad08 mins

Hitech’s Deagen Fairclough continued his impressive 2026 Brands Hatch form by setting the fastest-ever GB3 lap around the Grand Prix circuit during Saturday morning’s Practice session. Fairclough produced a 1m16.332s during the short 15-minute session, beating the previous benchmark Abbi Pulling established during official Testing at Brands Hatch earlier in September by 0.261s. Xcel Motorsport’s…

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Deagen Fairclough tops Friday GB3 testing at Brands Hatch, beating championship leader Nikita Bedrin by just 0.016s on the Indy circuit.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

2026 | GB3 | Brands Hatch | Test | Friday | Fairclough leads tight Indy running

Karishma Persad06 mins

Hitech’s Deagen Fairclough topped Friday’s 2026 GB3 pre-event testing on the Brands Hatch Indy circuit, edging championship leader Nikita Bedrin by just 0.016s ahead of the penultimate round of the season. Fairclough set the day’s benchmark of 41.287s during the opening 25-minute session and remained unbeaten despite three further tests. Bedrin finished second overall for…

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Nikita Bedrin can win the 2026 GB3 title at Brands Hatch. We break down the points swings needed against Molnar, Fluxá and his rivals.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

How Nikita Bedrin can win the 2026 GB3 title at Brands Hatch

Karishma Persad010 mins

Nikita Bedrin has his first opportunity to secure the 2026 GB3 Championship at Brands Hatch this weekend, with the VRD Racing driver carrying a 79-point advantage into the penultimate round of the season. Bedrin sits on 392 points after six events, ahead of Rodin Motorsport’s Martin Molnar on 313 and Xcel Motorsport’s Lucas Fluxá on…

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Nikita Bedrin takes a 79-point GB3 lead to Brands Hatch, where the 2026 title could be decided during the penultimate round.
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2026 | GB3 | Brands Hatch | Preview | Bedrin eyes early title as championship reaches penultimate round

Karishma Persad010 mins

The 2026 GB3 Championship heads to the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit from 25–27 September for its penultimate round, with VRD Racing’s Nikita Bedrin holding a substantial championship advantage and potentially able to secure the title before November’s Barcelona finale. Bedrin leads the standings with 392 points after six rounds, 79 clear of Rodin Motorsport’s…

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AKCEL GP will make its GB3 debut at Brands Hatch with returning driver Aditya Kulkarni as the team expands its single-seater programme.
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AKCEL GP to make GB3 debut at 2026 Brands Hatch Round with Aditya Kulkarni

Karishma Persad07 mins

AKCEL GP will make its GB3 Championship debut at the 2026 Brands Hatch round this weekend, with Aditya Kulkarni returning to the series as the Snetterton-based operation takes the next step in its expanding single-seater programme. The British-Indian driver will contest the penultimate round of the 2026 season on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit…

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GB3 reveals a European-focused 2027 calendar, with Spa opening the season, Jerez joining and Barcelona retaining the finale.
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2027 GB3 calendar shifts towards Europe with Spa season opener

Karishma Persad07 mins

The GB3 Championship will place a greater emphasis on continental Europe in 2027, with five of its eight main-season events taking place outside the United Kingdom and Spa-Francorchamps hosting the opening round for the first time. The championship will retain its established 24-race, eight-event format, but the balance between British and European rounds changes significantly…

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