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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.

Nikita Bedrin topped 2026 GB3 Friday Practice at Spa-Francorchamps, setting a new benchmark lap time ahead of Qualifying.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

2026 | GB3 | Spa-Francorchamps | Practice | Bedrin sets new benchmark in Friday practice at Spa

Karishma Persad03 mins

Nikita Bedrin put VRD Racing on top as the 2026 GB3 Championship completed Friday Practice at Spa-Francorchamps, delivering the fastest lap of the weekend so far ahead of Qualifying. The championship leader set a 2:11.293 in the second Free Practice session, placing himself comfortably clear at the head of the combined order. Bedrin’s benchmark marked…

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Dante Vinci credits hard work after topping 2026 GB3 Spa testing for Hillspeed, as the Australian targets a strong European weekend.
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Vinci credits Hillspeed progress after topping 2026 GB3 Thursday testing in Spa

Karishma Persad05 mins

Dante Vinci says Hillspeed’s strong start to the 2026 GB3 Championship weekend at Spa-Francorchamps reflects months of work after he topped Thursday’s combined testing order. The Australian set the pace in the first of three 30-minute sessions at the Belgian Grand Prix venue, producing a 2:11.875 to edge VRD Racing’s championship leader Nikita Bedrin by…

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Dante Vinci topped 2026 GB3 testing at Spa for Hillspeed edging Nikita Bedrin as Abbi Pulling and Deagen Fairclough led later sessions.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

2026 | GB3 | Spa-Francorchamps | Testing | Vinci tops Thursday running at Spa

Karishma Persad03 mins

Dante Vinci put Hillspeed on top as the 2026 GB3 Championship pre-event testing began at Spa-Francorchamps on Thursday, delivering the quickest lap across the day’s three 30-minute sessions. The Australian set a 2:11.875 in the opening session around the Belgian GP venue, placing him narrowly clear of championship leader Nikita Bedrin. Vinci’s benchmark proved enough…

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GB3 heads to Spa for 2026 Round 2 as Nikita Bedrin leads the standings and rising stars tackle the iconic Belgian circuit this weekend.
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2026 | GB3 | Spa-Francorchamps | Preview | Bedrin leads the field as championship heads to Belgium for Round 2

Karishma Persad07 mins

The 2026 GB3 season continues this weekend as the championship makes its annual trip to the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit for Round 2. Taking place across 30/31 May, the Belgian event marks the field’s first visit to mainland Europe this year and promises another crucial test for a grid packed with single-seater stars of the future….

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Alex Kattoulas aims for stronger 2026 GB3 Championship results at Spa after a consistent but challenging opening weekend at Silverstone.
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Kattoulas targets stronger GB3 results in Spa after solid 2026 start in Silverstone

Karishma Persad03 mins

Fortec Motorsports driver Alex Kattoulas opened his 2026 GB3 Championship campaign with a steady and consistent performance at Silverstone. The Japanese-Greek racer secured two top-10 finishes and positioned himself inside the championship’s top 10 after the opening round. Kattoulas qualified 15th and 14th for the first two races of the weekend. Despite starting further down…

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Martin Molnar impressed on his 2026 GB3 debut at Silverstone with a podium finish and strong pace ahead of Spa.
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Molnar signals serious GB3 title ambitions after strong 2026 Silverstone opener

Karishma Persad05 mins

Martin Molnar underlined his potential as a future 2026 GB3 title contender with an assured and competitive debut during the championship opener at Silverstone. The Rodin Motorsport driver consistently demonstrated front-running pace throughout the weekend and immediately established himself among the leading names in the field. The 17-year-old adapted quickly to the demands of the…

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Patricio Gonzalez secured his strongest GB3 weekend at 2026 Silverstone opener and now targets a maiden podium challenge at Spa.
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Gonzalez builds confidence after career-best GB3 weekend at 2026 Silverstone opener

Karishma Persad06 mins

Patricio Gonzalez began the 2026 GB3 Championship season with a major step forward at Silverstone, producing his strongest overall weekend since joining the category last year. The VRD Racing driver delivered a series of competitive performances across qualifying and the races, underlining the progress he has made during the off-season. Gonzalez twice qualified inside the…

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Kyuho Lee impressed on his 2026 GB3 debut at Silverstone and now targets more success with Elite Motorsport at Spa.
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Lee encouraged by strong start to 2026 GB3 campaign with Elite Motorsport

Karishma Persad05 mins

Kyuho Lee made an impressive start to his GB3 Championship career during the season opener at Silverstone, immediately establishing himself as a competitive presence at the front of the field. The Elite Motorsport driver adapted quickly to the demands of the series and delivered consistent performances across all three races. The Korean contender qualified inside…

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Rowan Campbell-Pilling impressed on his 2026 GB3 debut at Silverstone, taking three top-seven finishes and leading the British charge.
Photo Credit: 2026 GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

Campbell-Pilling shows front-running pace at 2026 GB3 season opener at Silverstone

Karishma Persad04 mins

Rowan Campbell-Pilling made an immediate impression on his GB3 Championship debut as the Xcel Motorsport driver emerged from the Silverstone season opener as the leading British contender. The Sheffield-based racer delivered a composed and consistent weekend across the opening triple-header. He qualified sixth and seventh in his first GB3 Qualifying sessions, then converted that pace…

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Bedrin leads 2026 GB3 after Silverstone pole sweep, while Fairclough claims fastest lap award with record-breaking performance.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

Bedrin dominates 2026 Silverstone opener as Fairclough sets blistering GB3 lap record

Karishma Persad03 mins

Nikita Bedrin launched his 2026 GB3 Championship campaign in commanding fashion at Silverstone. From the outset, he demonstrated why many tipped him as a pre-season favourite. During Saturday’s opening Qualifying session, he surged to pole position with a stunning 1m50.123 lap, immediately setting a new benchmark at the iconic circuit. Soon after, he returned to…

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