Théophile Naël heads to Monaco confident after strong 2026 F3 Melbourne opener and intensive preparation with Campos Racing.
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Naël confident ahead of Monaco return after showing strong pace in 2026 F3 Melbourne opener

Théophile Naël heads into the next phase of the 2026 F3 season determined to build on the impressive pace he displayed during the opening round in Melbourne. Although a false-start penalty denied the Campos Racing driver a potential Feature Race victory in Australia, the weekend still underlined the strength of both the Frenchman and his…

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Fionn McLaughlin says he is ready for the return of F3 after reflecting on 2026 Melbourne debut and preparing for Monaco.
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Hitech rookie McLaughlin confident ahead of 2026 F3 European stretch

After several weeks away from competitive action, Fionn McLaughlin says he feels refreshed, refocused and fully prepared for the next phase of his rookie FIA F3 campaign with Hitech. The Irish driver entered the 2026 season facing a steep learning curve after limited preparation ahead of the opening round in Melbourne. Nevertheless, McLaughlin emerged from…

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PREMA Racing and Idra Group extend partnership for 2026, covering European rounds of FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 seasons.
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PREMA Racing and Idra Group extend partnership for 2026 European F2 and F3 rounds

PREMA Racing has confirmed the continuation of its partnership with Idra Group for the 2026 season. The agreement will once again cover the European rounds of both the FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 championships, building on a successful collaboration established the previous year. This renewed alliance reinforces a relationship that connects high-level motorsport…

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Brando Badoer discusses his F3 driving philosophy, car balance preferences, racecraft, tyre management and team adaptation for 2026.
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Badoer details driving philosophy and his approach to 2026 F3 campaign with Rodin Motorsport

Brando Badoer continues to develop as a more complete racing driver in the 2026 F3 championship, entering his second season in the series and his fifth year in single-seater competition overall. With that experience behind him, the Rodin Motorsport driver has gained a sharper understanding of how to approach both performance and preparation in a…

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Brad Benavides brings experience and ambition to FIA F3 with AIX Racing, aiming for consistent front-running results in 2026.
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“It’s more than a dream” — Benavides harnesses experience to drive F3 ambition in 2026 campaign

Brad Benavides approaches the 2026 campaign in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with a perspective shaped by both setbacks and success. Now continuing with AIX Racing for a full season, Benavides arrives with clear ambition and the most experience on the 2026 F3 grid. The 2024 Euroformula Open champion has taken anything but a conventional…

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Mattia Colnaghi reflects on a mixed 2026 Melbourne F3 debut, highlighting strong Qualifying pace and key lessons for improvement.
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Colnaghi reflects on mixed 2026 F3 debut in Melbourne but eyes progress

The opening 2026 F3 weekend in Melbourne delivered a blend of promise and frustration for debutant Mattia Colnaghi, who secured only a single point despite showing strong underlying pace. Driving for MP Motorsport, the Argentine demonstrated his potential in Qualifying but struggled to convert that speed into significant race results. Nevertheless, the experience marked an…

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Freddie Slater claims P2 in Melbourne, highlighting a strong 2026 F3 weekend and key lessons with Trident.
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Slater pleased with “really, really positive” 2026 Melbourne F3 weekend

Freddie Slater began his 2026 F3 campaign with a highly encouraging performance in Melbourne, securing a second-place finish in the Feature Race. Although he fell just short of victory, the Briton demonstrated composure, adaptability, and strong racecraft throughout the weekend. Importantly, he and Trident focused on extracting the maximum from their package despite limited experience…

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Maciej Gładysz impresses on 2026 F3 debut in Melbourne with P5, showing strong pace, composure and a clear focus on consistency.
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Gładysz urges calm and confidence for 2026 F3 campaign after strong Melbourne debut

Maciej Gładysz made an immediate impact on his 2026 F3 debut in Melbourne, delivering a composed and competitive performance that underlined both his pace and maturity. The ART Grand Prix driver secured fourth place in Qualifying and converted that strong starting position into two top-six finishes, including a P5 result in the Feature Race. While…

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Brad Benavides targets consistency in 2026 F3 season, aiming to build on pole positions and strong race pace with AIX Racing.
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Benavides targets consistency and growth in 2026 F3 campaign with AIX Racing

Brad Benavides enters the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season determined to build on the standout moments of his previous campaign. Driving once again for AIX Racing, Benavides aims to transform flashes of brilliance into consistent results in his 2026 F3 campaign. After securing two pole positions in 2025 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Autodromo Nazionale…

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