Nakamura reflects on Melbourne debut, gains points and targets stronger qualifying ahead of Monaco in his 2026 F3 rookie season.
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Nakamura targets improvement after challenging start to 2026 F3 campaign in Melbourne

Jin Nakamura’s debut weekend in Melbourne delivered points, but the Hitech driver was left reflecting on what might have been after a challenging yet encouraging start to his 2026 FIA F3 campaign. While a top-10 finish in the Feature Race offered a positive outcome, the Japanese rookie believes there was more potential to unlock across…

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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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Matteo De Palo discusses a challenging 2026 F3 debut in Melbourne, reflects on setbacks, and looks forward to Monaco with renewed confidence.
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De Palo reflects on challenging F3 debut, eyes future growth in 2026

Matteo De Palo had a rocky start to his 2026 F3 season in Melbourne, as the rookie endured a series of challenges that made his first race weekend tougher than he had hoped. However, despite a difficult beginning, the Trident driver remains confident about the potential he and his team have, highlighting valuable lessons learned…

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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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Bruno Del Pino wins Melbourne Sprint Race, boosting confidence as he begins his 2026 F3 season with Van Amersfoort Racing.
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“I feel really confident this season” – del Pino reflects on Melbourne victory and aims for 2026 F3 campaign

Bruno Del Pino began his second FIA Formula 3 Championship campaign by securing victory in the 2026 Melbourne F3 Sprint Race. The Spaniard delivered a controlled and measured performance, managing the race from start to finish and converting his opportunity into a win. Importantly, the result represents a clear step forward compared to his rookie…

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Ernesto Rivera continues recovery after missing the 2026 F3 opener in Melbourne, staying sharp through data analysis, team debriefs and simulator work.
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Rivera determined to return stronger after missing 2026 F3 Melbourne opener due to injury

Campos Racing enjoyed a highly encouraging start to the new season during the opening round in Melbourne. However, while the team celebrated strong results on track, one of its full-time drivers could only follow the action from the sidelines. Mexican rookie Ernesto Rivera was replaced by Patrick Heuzeroeder for the opening 2026 F3 event after…

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Taito Kato celebrates a strong FIA F3 debut at the 2026 Australian GP, scoring two points finishes and a maiden podium with ART Grand Prix.
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Kato targets first win after F3 debut weekend at 2026 Australian GP

Taito Kato enjoyed an impressive start to his F3 career as the ART Grand Prix rookie secured two points finishes and his first podium during the opening round at the 2026 Australian GP in Melbourne. The Japanese driver finished fifth in Saturday’s shortened Sprint Race, collecting his first point in the series. He then built…

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Bruno del Pino 2026 F3 Australian GP
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Del Pino reflects on his 2026 F3 Australian GP success: “We started off in the right direction”

Bruno del Pino made a strong start to the 2026 F3 season at the Australian GP, where he secured Sprint Race victory and a Feature Race P4. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver qualified P12 to claim reverse-grid pole position, with his teammate Enzo Deligny alongside him on the front row. At lights out, del Pino…

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Pedro Clerot fights from P19 to P8 in the F3 Feature Race at the 2026 Australian GP, securing his first championship points with Rodin Motorsport.
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Clerot delighted after taking points in debut F3 Feature Race at the 2026 Australian GP

Rodin Motorsport’s Pedro Clerot made a remarkable impression in his F3 debut at the 2026 Australian GP, demonstrating both skill and composure in a challenging weekend. The Brazilian driver faced adversity from the outset, with a brake issue in Qualifying leaving him down in 19th place. Despite this, he steadily progressed through the field in…

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