Matteo De Palo’s final position in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 standings tells only part of the story of his rookie campaign. The TRIDENT driver finished 24th with seven points, far behind teammates Freddie Slater and Noah Strømsted, but his season also included a weekend where he demonstrated genuine race-winning pace. Silverstone provided that high…
Francisco Macedo described his first experience of FIA Formula 3 (F3) machinery as an unexpected but enjoyable opportunity after recording the fastest lap of Day 2 of the 2026 post-season testing at the Circuito de Jerez. The Portuguese driver received a late call-up from Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) but quickly adapted to the car, setting…
Francisco Macedo secured the fastest lap of the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season test at Jerez, recording a 1:29.766 for Van Amersfoort Racing during Wednesday morning’s qualifying simulations. The Portuguese driver led a one-two for the Dutch outfit, finishing 0.169 seconds ahead of teammate Enzo Deligny. Rodin Motorsport’s Pedro Clerot completed the morning’s top…
Kean Nakamura-Berta described his first day of 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season testing as a productive learning experience after setting the fastest lap at the Circuito de Jerez. The British driver recorded a 1:31.169 for Trident during Tuesday afternoon’s session, narrowly beating Campos Racing’s Mattia Colnaghi and Ernesto Rivera. The Williams Driver Academy member…
Kean Nakamura-Berta topped the opening day of 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season testing at the Circuito de Jerez, delivering a late 1:31.169 for Trident during Tuesday afternoon’s session. The British driver finished just 0.002 seconds ahead of Campos Racing’s Mattia Colnaghi, while Ernesto Rivera completed the top three. Rivera had previously set the pace…
The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship may have concluded at Madrid, but preparations for the 2027 season will begin with two days of post-season testing at the Circuito de Jerez on 20–21 October. All ten teams will return to the circuit, with 30 drivers participating in the first of two official tests scheduled for…
Brad Benavides entered the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season as AIX Racing’s experienced reference, but an injury at Monaco brought his campaign to a premature end and transformed the No. 26 car into a revolving seat. Ricardo Escotto and Salim Hanna subsequently shared the entry, with both facing the considerable challenge of joining the championship…
PREMA Racing has confirmed that Alex Powell, Jin Nakamura and Martin Molnár will represent the Italian outfit during the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season tests in Spain. The trio will participate in four days of running across two circuits as teams begin preparations for the 2027 championship. Testing begins at the Circuito de Jerez…
Christian Ho entered the 2026 F3 season expecting to build on the lessons of his rookie campaign, but his second year ultimately delivered fewer rewards. The Singaporean switched from DAMS Lucas Oil to Rodin Motorsport after scoring 17 points in 2025, yet he managed just two across eight rounds before withdrawing from the Madrid finale….
Fionn McLaughlin faced one of the steepest learning curves on the 2026 FIA Formula 3 grid. Just one year after making his single-seater debut, the reigning British F4 champion stepped directly into F3 with Hitech and faced a considerable increase in both machinery and competition. McLaughlin never underestimated that challenge, describing the transition as a…
