Despite racing at the Albert Park Circuit for the first time, Freddie Slater secured an impressive P3 qualifying result for the 2026 Formula 3 (F3) Australian GP. The Brit finished just 0.082 seconds behind pole sitter Théophile Naël, with Ugo Ugochukwu taking P2. The result came unexpectedly, as Slater only had the pace for P14…
Théophile Naël claimed pole position in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Australian GP Qualifying session, where they will start from the front row in Sunday’s Feature Race. The 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship season officially began this morning with Free Practice, where drivers had 45 minutes to gather as much running as possible ahead…
Campos Racing’s Théophile Naël topped the timesheets in the opening F3 Qualifying session for the 2026 Australian GP, beating teammate Ugo Ugochukwu, who dominated the earlier Free Practice. The session began with 28 of the 30 drivers taking to the track, but Fernando Barrichello and Yevan David opted for a later start. MP Motorsport’s Tuukka…
Ugo Ugochukwu delivered an impressive performance in the opening Free Practice session of the 2026 F2 season at the Australian GP, setting the fastest lap of the day with a 1:34.607. The Campos Racing driver finished well clear of his nearest rival, Rodin Motorsport’s Brando Badoer, establishing himself as a contender for pole position ahead…
Under cloudy Melbourne skies, the 2026 Australian GP weekend began as the F3 Free Practice sessions got underway. Notably, 17 of the 30 drivers were rookies, while Patrick Heuzenroeder made an unexpected F3 debut with Campos Racing, replacing Ernesto Rivera, who withdrew due to a vertebral injury. Initially, PREMA Racing’s Louis Sharp set the early…
Louis Sharp enters the 2026 F3 season opener in Melbourne at the Australian GP with a renewed sense of purpose and confidence. After a challenging debut campaign, the New Zealander has switched to Italian outfit PREMA Racing for his second F3 season, seeking a fresh start and aiming to deliver stronger results. Sharp “really excited”…
Maciej Gładysz enters his rookie FIA F3 season intent on translating winter preparation into consistent early performances as he steps up with ART Grand Prix in 2026. After progressing steadily through the junior single-seater ladder, the Polish driver now faces the most competitive environment of his career. Nevertheless, he approaches the challenge with composure, placing…
Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi approaches his rookie season in the 2026 FIA F3 Championship with DAMS Lucas Oil with optimism and determination. After three years in single-seater racing, the Thai driver now steps up to the next level, eager to establish himself quickly among the strong rookie cohort and seasoned competitors. Bhirombhakdi aiming to be “as competitive…
Hitech Team Manager Paul Bellringer expressed his satisfaction with the team’s 2026 F3 pre-season efforts, noting that the three-day Barcelona test provided valuable experience for both drivers and the team as a whole. With new rookie drivers, Jin Nakamura and Fionn McLaughlin, joining the experienced Tim Tramnitz, Bellringer believes they are in a strong position…
AIX Racing Team Manager Kenny Kirwan expressed satisfaction with his team’s Barcelona pre-season efforts, highlighting the importance of getting the drivers up to speed ahead of the 2026 F3 season. With a successful test at Barcelona, Kirwan believes the team is in a good position as they prepare for the first race in Melbourne. Productive…
