Taito Kato topped Day 2 of the 2026 F3 in-season testing at Spielberg, after a challenging Day 1 for the ART Grand Prix driver.
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“I missed driving a Formula 3 car”: Kato tops Day 2 of 2026 F3 Spielberg In-Season Testing

Taito Kato left the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) in-season Spielberg test satisfied with the progress made by himself and ART Grand Prix, after the Japanese driver finished fastest overall across the two-day test. Kato’s benchmark 1:20.297 from the Day 2 morning session remained unbeaten throughout the day, with the ART driver explaining afterwards that…

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Kato had the fastest time on Day 2 of the 2026 F3 in-season testing at Spielberg, with Benavides topping the afternoon session.
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2026 F3 In-Season Testing | Spielberg | Day 2 | Kato sets the pace in the morning as Benavides tops the afternoon

Taito Kato and ART Grand Prix ended the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) in-season Spielberg test on top overall, with the Japanese driver setting the fastest lap of the two-day test during Day 2’s morning session around the Red Bull Ring. Kato’s benchmark time of 1:20.297 remained unbeaten across the day, while Brad Benavides topped…

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Kanato Le says mental improvement is key after a difficult Melbourne weekend as he prepares for Monaco and the busy 2026 F3 season ahead.
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Le eager to reset in Monaco after difficult 2026 F3 Melbourne opener

Kanato Le says he must improve mentally if he wants to fight consistently at the front of the 2026 FIA F3 Championship after enduring a challenging opening weekend in Melbourne. Although ART Grand Prix demonstrated strong pace throughout the season opener, Le struggled to match the performances of his teammates at Albert Park. While Maciej…

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ART Grand Prix's Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak during the 2026 F2 Miami GP.
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“I’m really, really confident” — Inthraphuvasak on 2026 F2 campaign so far after tough weekend in Miami

ART Grand Prix’s Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak has settled into life in F2 well in 2026 as the Thai driver embarks on his rookie campaign with the French outfit. Despite a difficult weekend in Miami, Inthraphuvasak has started the season relatively strongly, having secured double points finishes at the season opener in Melbourne. As the championship heads…

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Taito Kato believes ART Grand Prix can fight near the front after an encouraging F3 start to the 2026 season in Melbourne.
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Kato confident ahead of Monaco after encouraging performance in 2026 F3 Melbourne opener with ART

Taito Kato believes both he and ART Grand Prix possess the pace required to compete regularly at the front of the FIA F3 Championship following an encouraging start to the 2026 campaign. The Japanese rookie immediately impressed during the opening round in Melbourne, where he qualified seventh before converting that strong position into a podium…

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Kush Maini reflects on a hard-fought F2 Qualifying in Miami, highlighting renewed confidence, team support, and growth.
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Maini rebuilds confidence with standout F2 Qualifying performance in Miami

Kush Maini delivered an eye-catching performance in F2 Qualifying in Miami, securing his second career pole position. Speaking at the post-Qualifying press conference attended by Pit Debrief, he reflected on the journey behind the result and the work that led to this breakthrough. The pole marked a significant step forward after a difficult period in…

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Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak during the 2026 F2 Australian GP.
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From university to sim racing: Inthraphuvasak on life away from F2 in 2026

Besides racing for ART Grand Prix in 2026, Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak opened up about life outside of the F2 paddock. Sitting 5th in the Drivers’ Standings with 13 points heading into the third round, the Thai driver spoke to F2 about how his university studies have kept him busy during time away from racing. Inthraphuvasak said:…

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Maini 2026 Formula E Madrid E-Prix Rookie Test
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Maini reflects on Formula E Madrid Rookie Test while balancing F2 ambitions

Kush Maini hit the track for the Formula E Madrid E-Prix Rookie Test with Mahindra Racing, finishing 3rd fastest with a best time of 1:29.330, just 0.114 seconds off the leading time. The Indian racing driver has already received several opportunities to drive the GEN3 Evo car since joining Mahindra Racing in 2023 as their…

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ART Grand Prix's Lisa Billard during the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP round.
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ART Grand Prix vow to “come back stronger” in Montreal following tough 2026 F1 Academy season opener

ART Grand Prix and their three rookie drivers endured a challenging start to their 2026 F1 Academy campaign, with Lisa Billard delivering the team’s only points finishes in both races, contributing all seven of their points from the weekend. Reflecting on the season opener, Team Manager Pierre Soullier admitted that fielding three rookies came with…

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ART Grand Prix's Jade Jacquet at the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP round.
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“I learned a lot” — Jacquet optimistic despite difficult start to 2026 F1 Academy campaign, targets progress in Montreal

Williams-backed Jade Jacquet endured a difficult start to her 2026 F1 Academy season, leaving the season opener in Shanghai without scoring any points but with plenty of lessons learned. Heading into the year, the 16 year-old had limited single-seater experience, having contested in her first full season in French F4 last year alongside teammate Lisa…

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