Brad Benavides has described his post-season testing at Imola as productive, following a strong afternoon that saw him top the timesheets on Day 1. The AIX Racing driver was in fine form during the afternoon session, setting an impressive lap time of 1:33.022, which at one stage put him nearly eight-tenths clear of the rest…
Brad Benavides set the pace on Day 1 of post-season testing at Imola for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 Championship. Driving for AIX Racing, the American produced a rapid 1:33.022 in the dry afternoon session to lead the field, narrowly ahead of Rodin Motorsport’s Pedro Clerot. However, earlier in the day, it was Campos Racing’s…
Ahead of the 2025 Hungarian GP, AIX Racing’s Brad Benavides opened up about the lessons learned across his career in single-seater racing, how those experiences shape his current performance, and what it takes to extract the most from equal machinery in F3. As one of the most experienced drivers on the grid this season, Benavides…
Brad Benavides wrapped up his 2025 F3 campaign in 20th place with 18 points, finishing as AIX Racing’s highest-placed driver. Although his year featured inconsistency, retirements, and a challenging start, Benavides made clear progress across the calendar. Notably, his qualifying performance improved dramatically, and he ended the season with a standout result at Monza. Over…
AIX Racing ended the 2025 F3 season on a positive note. A team that only entered the championship in 2024, they faced a steep learning curve in their debut year. With a new car introduced for 2025, the team had a fresh opportunity to reset and establish themselves in the midfield. The results showed clear…
The 2025 F3 season reached its climax at Monza, where the Temple of Speed once again lived up to its reputation. Across the two races of the 2025 Italian GP weekend in Monza, fans witnessed a maiden winner, unforgettable overtaking manoeuvres, and the crowning of a new F3 Teams’ Champion. The weekend underlined the fine…
AIX Racing has confirmed that American driver Brad Benavides will remain with the team for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season, completing the outfit’s F3 roster. He joins Fernando Barrichello, who made his debut in the Monza finale last year, and Sri Lankan racer Yevan David, both of whom were previously announced. Together, the trio…
The 2025 FIA Formula 3 season came to a close at Monza, where Rafael Câmara had already sealed the Drivers’ Championship heading into the final round. The spotlight instead shifted to the fierce battle between Trident and Campos Racing for the Teams’ title. Alongside that fight, the Italian GP weekend delivered a mix of triumphs…
The F3 Sprint Race at the Italian GP in Monza proved to be as dramatic off the track as it was on it. After a thrilling contest of overtakes, collisions, and strategy, the stewards issued a series of penalties that dramatically changed the finishing order. Technical errors, collisions, and rule infringements all came under scrutiny,…
AIX Racing’s Brad Benavides claimed his second pole position of the 2025 FIA Formula 3 season in Qualifying at the Italian GP. The American was delighted with the result, admitting it was just as unexpected as his first Aramco Pole Award back in Round 8 at Spa. “Yes, I was definitely over the moon, unexpected…
