AIX Racing Team Manager Kenny Kirwan reflects on a productive 2026 F3 pre-season test in Barcelona, with a focus on consistency and development ahead of Melbourne.
Photo Credit: Formula 3 | X

Kirwan believes consistency will “pay off” for AIX in 2026 F3 season after “productive” Barcelona tests

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…

Read Full News
Van Amersfoort Racing confident after a successful Barcelona pre-season test, with strong performances ahead of the 2026 F3 Melbourne opener.
Photo Credit: Formula 3 | X

Van Amersfoort Racing “in a better position for 2026” after promising F3 Barcelona testing

Van Amersfoort Racing put in a solid pre-season testing performance at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ahead of the 2026 F3 season. Team Principal Bradley Joyce expressed satisfaction with how the test unfolded, although he tempered expectations, cautioning that it’s too early to draw conclusions for the upcoming season opener in Melbourne. With a focus on…

Read Full News
F1 confirms a multi-year rotation extension with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to host in 2026, 2028, 2030 and so forth.
Photo Credit: McLaren F1 Team

F1’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya secures a multi-year extension

The European heart of the racing calendar remains intact as F1 confirms a significant multi-year agreement with Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This formal announcement of the extension ensures the circuit remains on the schedule through the end of the decade. This move settles months of speculation regarding the future of the venue, especially after the new…

Read Full News
ART Grand Prix’s rookies impress in 2026 F3 Barcelona pre-season testing, with Kato, Gładysz and Le confident ahead of Melbourne.
Photo Credit: Formula 3

Kato, Gładysz and Le impress in Barcelona pre-season testing as ART build momentum ahead of 2026 F3 Melbourne opener

ART Grand Prix concluded the 2026 FIA F3 pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with confidence and clarity. Across three demanding days, the French squad completed 593 laps and saw all three of their rookies establish themselves as contenders ahead of the Melbourne opener. Although rivals such as Trident and Campos Racing topped individual…

Read Full News
Théophile Naël led the morning session, Nicola Lacorte topped the afternoon session on final day of 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Photo Credit: Formula 3 | X

2026 F3 Pre-Season Testing | Barcelona | Naël tops Day 3; Lacorte shines in the afternoon

The final day of 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona showed strong performances, with Théophile Naël of Campos Racing taking top honours in the morning session and Nicola Lacorte of DAMS Lucas Oil taking the lead in the afternoon. As the teams refine their setups, Day 3 provided key insights into the drivers’ form ahead…

Read Full News
Ugo Ugochukwu leads Campos Racing in Barcelona F3 testing, reflecting on strong performance and preparing for the 2026 season.
Photo Credit: Formula 3

Ugochukwu optimistic after “a pretty positive” with Campos on Day 2 of 2026 F3 testing in Barcelona

Ugo Ugochukwu has been one of the standout drivers in the 2026 F3 pre-season testing, with Campos Racing’s American driver showing strong pace throughout the sessions in Barcelona. Leading the team in the afternoon session of Day 2, Ugochukwu’s performance highlighted his growing confidence as he adapts to life with Campos. Ugochukwu leads Campos Racing…

Read Full News
Freddie Slater and Ugo Ugochukwu top the timesheets on Day 2 of 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona, showcasing strong performances.
Photo Credit; Formula 3 | X

2026 F3 Pre-Season Testing | Barcelona | Slater tops Day 2; Ugochukwu leads afternoon running

The second day of pre-season testing for the 2026 F3 Championship in Barcelona saw some intense competition and impressive performances. TRIDENT’s Freddie Slater topped the morning session, while Campos Racing’s Ugo Ugochukwu claimed the afternoon honours. As teams continue to fine-tune their setups and strategies, Day 2 showed the potential for some exciting battles this…

Read Full News
Freddie Slater tops Day 1 of 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona as the Trident driver shines in tricky, wet-to-dry conditions.
Photo Credit: Formula 3

Slater hails “a productive afternoon” after topping Day 1 of F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona

Freddie Slater made an eye-catching start to his 2026 F3 campaign by topping the timesheets on Day 1 of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Driving for Trident, the British teenager overcame a disrupted opening day to emerge as the fastest driver once conditions improved, underlining both his pace and adaptability ahead of the…

Read Full News
McLaren F1 driver, Lando Norris at the Barcelona shakedown
Photo Credit: McLaren F1 Team

Lando Norris “reasonably happy” with what McLaren gathered from 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Lando Norris 2026 Barcelona F1 shakedown running began later than most his rivals, with McLaren arriving late to the five-day event by design. The reigning champions waited until the final three days to put the MCL40 on track, prioritising full assembly and system validation over early visibility. By Friday evening, the Woking team had completed…

Read Full News