Bedrin leads 2026 GB3 after Silverstone pole sweep, while Fairclough claims fastest lap award with record-breaking performance.
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Bedrin dominates 2026 Silverstone opener as Fairclough sets blistering GB3 lap record

Nikita Bedrin launched his 2026 GB3 Championship campaign in commanding fashion at Silverstone. From the outset, he demonstrated why many tipped him as a pre-season favourite. During Saturday’s opening Qualifying session, he surged to pole position with a stunning 1m50.123 lap, immediately setting a new benchmark at the iconic circuit. Soon after, he returned to…

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Deagen Fairclough shows strong GB3 pace at Silverstone but admits fine margins and qualifying cost him a podium finish.
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Fairclough encouraged by front-running pace despite missing out on podium at 2026 GB3 Silverstone opener

Deagen Fairclough began his 2026 GB3 Championship campaign with a confident and competitive display at Silverstone. The Hitech driver established himself as a genuine front-runner throughout Race 1, consistently matching the leading group for pace and intensity. Although he ultimately finished just outside the podium positions, his performance underlined significant progress compared to the previous…

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Bedrin, Fairclough and Rehm reflect on 2026 GB3 Qualifying at Silverstone after a dramatic double pole and tightly contested sessions.
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Bedrin, Fairclough and Rehm reflect on confidence, frustration and opportunity after an intense Silverstone Qualifying at 2026 GB3 opener

Nikita Bedrin, Deagen Fairclough and Maxim Rehm emerged as the standout performers following an intense opening Qualifying session of the 2026 GB3 season at the Silverstone Circuit. Building on strong pace shown in testing, Bedrin converted momentum into a dominant double pole position. Meanwhile, Fairclough and Rehm positioned themselves as immediate challengers, setting up an…

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Nikita Bedrin takes double pole at Silverstone in 2026 GB3 Round 1 Qualifying, leading a tightly contested field across both sessions.
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2026 | GB3 | Silverstone | Qualifying | Bedrin secures double pole; Rodin trio shines

Nikita Bedrin made an emphatic start to the 2026 GB3 season by claiming double pole position during Round 1 Qualifying at the Silverstone Circuit. The VRD Racing driver combined precision and pace across both sessions, first edging a closely fought opening segment before delivering a commanding improvement in the second. As a result, Bedrin not…

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Nikita Bedrin tops final 2026 GB3 test at Silverstone before Round 1, leading a tightly packed field ahead of the opening Qualifying session.
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2026 | GB3 | Silverstone | Testing Day 2 | Bedrin leads competitive field on final day of testing

After Deagen Fairclough topped the timesheets on Thursday, Nikita Bedrin delivered a decisive performance in the final 2026 GB3 testing session ahead of Round 1 at the Silverstone Circuit Grand Prix circuit. The VRD Racing driver stopped the clock at 1m49.577s, establishing a clear benchmark in the last meaningful running before competitive action begins. Crucially,…

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Fairclough leads 2026 GB3 Silverstone testing as rivals close in. Full results, analysis and what to expect from the season opener.

2026 | GB3 | Silverstone | Testing Day 1 | Fairclough sets the early benchmark on the opening weekend

Momentum continues to build ahead of the 2026 GB3 season opener, and Deagen Fairclough has already laid down a clear marker during Thursday’s pre-event testing at Silverstone. The Hitech driver, who celebrated his 20th birthday on the same day, delivered an impressive performance by topping two of the three sessions. Crucially, he saved his best…

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Martin Molnar tops 2026 GB3 pre-season testing at Brands Hatch with a record lap, leading the field ahead of the Silverstone opener.
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2026 | GB3 | Brands Hatch Pre-Season Testing | Molnar sets benchmark pace ahead of season opener

Martin Molnar capped an impressive 2026 pre-season programme by setting the fastest time in GB3 Championship testing at Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit. Driving for Rodin Motorsport, the Hungarian delivered a stunning 1m16.605s lap during the closing moments of the third session on Thursday. As a result, he heads into the season opener at Silverstone…

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New GB3-025 car smashes lap records in testing, with drivers praising increased speed, downforce and performance gains ahead of 2026 campaign.
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GB3-025 delivers major performance gains ahead of 2026 season

Pre-season testing for the 2026 GB3 Championship has already revealed a major leap forward in performance, as the upgraded Tatuus MSV GB3-025 car continues to break lap records at every circuit visited. Thanks to a combination of technical improvements, the new machine has proven over 2.3 seconds per lap faster on average compared to previous…

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Deagen Fairclough tops 2026 GB3 Silverstone Day 2 testing despite snow and rain, narrowly beating Maxim Rehm in tight, competitive conditions.
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2026 | GB3 | Silverstone Pre-Season Testing | Day 2 | Fairclough dominates despite poor weather

Hitech’s Deagen Fairclough continued his strong pre-season form on Wednesday, topping the times again during Day 2 of 2026 GB3 Championship testing at Silverstone. Wintry weather, including rain and snow showers, disrupted the first and third sessions, leaving only the second session to set the benchmark times. Fairclough edges Rehm in close battle at Silverstone…

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Deagen Fairclough tops 2026 GB3 Silverstone testing with record lap, leading a rapid field as new car shows major pace gains on Day 1.
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2026 | GB3 | Silverstone Pre-Season Testing | Day 1 | Fairclough shatters Silverstone benchmark on Day 1

Deagen Fairclough delivered a standout performance on the opening day of 2026 GB3 Championship pre-season testing at Silverstone, setting an unofficial lap record that underlined both his pace and the speed of the new machinery. Driving for Hitech, the British racer topped the timesheets with a remarkable lap during Tuesday’s running on the Grand Prix…

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