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Brando Badoer targets a strong home F3 round at Monza, with Qualifying strategy, slipstream management and three DRS zones key.
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Badoer says “adaptability and strategy” key to success at home 2026 F3 round at Monza

Karishma Persad07 mins

Brando Badoer believes adaptability and intelligent decision-making will prove crucial as he prepares for his home F3 round at Monza this weekend. The Rodin Motorsport driver enters the penultimate event of the 2026 season fifth in the Drivers’ Championship on 71 points after establishing himself as a regular front-running contender. Although he remains mathematically capable…

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Ernesto Rivera draws on his 2025 Eurocup-3 Monza victory as he prepares for split F3 Qualifying, huge tow effects and extra DRS.
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Rivera draws on Eurocup-3 Monza victory ahead of crucial 2026 F3 weekend

Karishma Persad07 mins

Ernesto Rivera believes his previous success at Monza can help him navigate an F3 weekend set to feature a significant slipstream effect, split Qualifying and an additional DRS zone. The Campos Racing rookie returns to the Italian circuit a little over a year after winning the opening Eurocup-3 race there. Rivera and fellow 2026 F3…

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F3 title rivals Freddie Slater and Ugo Ugochukwu will compete in separate Qualifying groups at Monza as Round 8 begins.
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2026 Monza F3 Qualifying groups confirmed as title rivals face split sessions

Karishma Persad06 mins

F3 has confirmed the two groups that will contest Friday’s split Qualifying session at Monza, with championship rivals Freddie Slater and Ugo Ugochukwu placed on opposite sides of the draw. Following Thursday evening’s drivers’ briefing, officials confirmed that the even-numbered cars will form Group A and run first at 14:00 local time. Group B contains…

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Campos leads TRIDENT by 73 points as Monza and Madrid shape the final fight for the 2026 F3 Teams’ Championship.

F3 2026 Teams’ Championship analysis: Can TRIDENT stop Campos Racing with 239 points still available?

Karishma Persad016 mins

Campos Racing heads into the final two rounds of the 2026 FIA F3 season holding a commanding advantage in the Teams’ Championship, but the expanded Madrid finale means even a 73-point lead is not enough to make the title secure. The Spanish team has accumulated 269 points across the opening seven rounds, with TRIDENT its…

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2026 F3 Drivers' title analysis: Slater leads Ugochukwu by eight points as Monza and Madrid shape the final 106-point championship battle.
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F3 2026 Drivers’ Championship analysis: Slater leads Ugochukwu, but Madrid keeps the title fight wide open

Karishma Persad030 mins

Freddie Slater will arrive at Monza as the leader of the 2026 FIA F3 Drivers’ Championship, but the eight-point advantage he holds over Ugo Ugochukwu tells only part of the story. After seven rounds, Slater sits on 130 points to Ugochukwu’s 122. Behind them, Théophile Naël is third on 75, Ernesto Rivera has climbed to…

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F3 drivers praise the Madring's character and challenge after two days of testing ahead of the championship's 2026 Madrid finale.
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“One of the most difficult tracks I’ve ever driven”: 2026 F3 drivers give Madring verdict after challenging two days of testing

Karishma Persad08 mins

The 2026 F3 drivers have given the new Madring an overwhelmingly positive first verdict after completing two days of in-season testing at the circuit ahead of its competitive debut. Across the test, the 5.4km Madrid venue provided a demanding combination of high-speed commitment, close barriers, elevation changes and technical sections. With nobody holding previous racing…

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Ugo Ugochukwu sets the fastest time of F3’s Madring test on Day 2, while championship rival Freddie Slater tops the afternoon.
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2026 F3 In-Season Testing | Madrid | Ugochukwu tops final day at the Madring

Karishma Persad06 mins

Ugo Ugochukwu ended the two-day 2026 F3 in-season test at the Madring in Madrid with the fastest time overall, leading the second morning session for Campos Racing with a 1:49.034. The American finished 0.193s ahead of Van Amersfoort Racing’s Hiyu Yamakoshi in the faster qualifying-focused morning running, while Enzo Deligny completed the top three. Championship…

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Freddie Slater praises the Madring after topping Day 1 of F3 testing, as TRIDENT builds knowledge ahead of the season finale.
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Slater praises “incredible” Madring after topping opening day of F3 testing

Karishma Persad05 mins

Freddie Slater praised the new Madring circuit after topping the opening day of F3 in-season testing for TRIDENT in Madrid. The championship leader set a 1:50.343 during Monday afternoon’s running to finish fastest overall, having already shown competitive pace throughout the opening day. The test also gave Slater and TRIDENT their first opportunity to collect…

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Brad Benavides leaves AIX Racing after two F3 seasons as he continues his recovery from the injury sustained in Monaco earlier in 2026.
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Benavides departs AIX Racing as recovery from Monaco F3 Round injury continues

Karishma Persad03 mins

AIX Racing has confirmed Brad Benavides’ departure from the team as the American continues his recovery from the injury he sustained during the 2026 F3 weekend in Monaco. The announcement brings an end to a two-season partnership between Benavides and AIX, during which he became an established part of the team’s F3 programme. His recovery…

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