Bedrin, Fairclough and Rehm reflect on 2026 GB3 Qualifying at Silverstone after a dramatic double pole and tightly contested sessions.
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Bedrin, Fairclough and Rehm reflect on confidence, frustration and opportunity after an intense Silverstone Qualifying at 2026 GB3 opener

Nikita Bedrin, Deagen Fairclough and Maxim Rehm emerged as the standout performers following an intense opening Qualifying session of the 2026 GB3 season at the Silverstone Circuit. Building on strong pace shown in testing, Bedrin converted momentum into a dominant double pole position. Meanwhile, Fairclough and Rehm positioned themselves as immediate challengers, setting up an…

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Nikita Bedrin takes double pole at Silverstone in 2026 GB3 Round 1 Qualifying, leading a tightly contested field across both sessions.
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2026 | GB3 | Silverstone | Qualifying | Bedrin secures double pole; Rodin trio shines

Nikita Bedrin made an emphatic start to the 2026 GB3 season by claiming double pole position during Round 1 Qualifying at the Silverstone Circuit. The VRD Racing driver combined precision and pace across both sessions, first edging a closely fought opening segment before delivering a commanding improvement in the second. As a result, Bedrin not…

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Nikita Bedrin tops final 2026 GB3 test at Silverstone before Round 1, leading a tightly packed field ahead of the opening Qualifying session.
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2026 | GB3 | Silverstone | Testing Day 2 | Bedrin leads competitive field on final day of testing

After Deagen Fairclough topped the timesheets on Thursday, Nikita Bedrin delivered a decisive performance in the final 2026 GB3 testing session ahead of Round 1 at the Silverstone Circuit Grand Prix circuit. The VRD Racing driver stopped the clock at 1m49.577s, establishing a clear benchmark in the last meaningful running before competitive action begins. Crucially,…

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Fairclough leads 2026 GB3 Silverstone testing as rivals close in. Full results, analysis and what to expect from the season opener.

2026 | GB3 | Silverstone | Testing Day 1 | Fairclough sets the early benchmark on the opening weekend

Momentum continues to build ahead of the 2026 GB3 season opener, and Deagen Fairclough has already laid down a clear marker during Thursday’s pre-event testing at Silverstone. The Hitech driver, who celebrated his 20th birthday on the same day, delivered an impressive performance by topping two of the three sessions. Crucially, he saved his best…

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GB3 2026 begins at Silverstone with new cars, top drivers and three races. Full preview, schedule and key contenders.
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2026 | GB3 | Silverstone | Preview | A new era lauches with rising stars set to feature

The long winter break has finally ended, and the GB3 Championship roars back into life this weekend. The iconic Grand Prix circuit at Silverstone hosts the opening round of the 2026 GB3 season, where a highly competitive and international field prepares to launch its title campaigns. A total of 23 drivers from 14 different nationalities…

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GB3 2026 guide: new upgrades, revised rules, full calendar and detailed analysis of teams and drivers.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 GB3 Championship

GB3 enters 2026 with a clear focus on refinement and progression. After introducing a new car and format in 2025, the championship now builds on that foundation with targeted improvements. As a result, teams and drivers face a faster, more consistent and more competitive environment. At the same time, GB3 continues to strengthen its role…

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Kirill Kutskov joins Elite Motorsport for his GB3 debut at Silverstone, aiming to adapt quickly and deliver strong results in 2026.
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Kirill Kutskov steps up to GB3 with Elite Motorsport at Silverstone

Kirill Kutskov will join Elite Motorsport for the upcoming GB3 Championship round at Silverstone on 25–26 April. He lines up alongside Kyuho Lee and Flynn Jackes, marking an important step in his rapidly progressing single-seater career. As a result, anticipation builds around the young driver’s debut at this highly competitive level. Strong foundations built in…

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Hitech confirms 2026 GB3 entry for F3 driver Jin Nakamura

Hitech has confirmed that Jin Nakamura, who currently competes in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with the team, will also take on a parallel campaign in the GB3 Championship in 2026. The move forms part of a carefully structured dual programme designed to maximise track time and accelerate the Japanese driver’s development across multiple competitive…

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Martin Molnar tops 2026 GB3 pre-season testing at Brands Hatch with a record lap, leading the field ahead of the Silverstone opener.
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2026 | GB3 | Brands Hatch Pre-Season Testing | Molnar sets benchmark pace ahead of season opener

Martin Molnar capped an impressive 2026 pre-season programme by setting the fastest time in GB3 Championship testing at Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit. Driving for Rodin Motorsport, the Hungarian delivered a stunning 1m16.605s lap during the closing moments of the third session on Thursday. As a result, he heads into the season opener at Silverstone…

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New GB3-025 car smashes lap records in testing, with drivers praising increased speed, downforce and performance gains ahead of 2026 campaign.
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GB3-025 delivers major performance gains ahead of 2026 season

Pre-season testing for the 2026 GB3 Championship has already revealed a major leap forward in performance, as the upgraded Tatuus MSV GB3-025 car continues to break lap records at every circuit visited. Thanks to a combination of technical improvements, the new machine has proven over 2.3 seconds per lap faster on average compared to previous…

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