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…
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…
Ugo Ugochukwu is the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Drivers’ Champion after finishing second in the season-ending F3 Feature Race 2 at the Spanish GP in Madrid, overturning the championship deficit he carried into the final round to defeat Freddie Slater by 14 points. The Campos Racing driver entered Sunday’s finale level with Slater on 141…
McLaren Racing have confirmed 18 year-old Matteo De Palo as their newest addition to the Driver Development Programme ahead of the 2026 Formula 3 season. After an extremely competitive 2025 season, the Italian became vice-champion in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). However, set to race with Trident in F3 next year, De…
