Francisco Macedo described his first experience of FIA Formula 3 (F3) machinery as an unexpected but enjoyable opportunity after recording the fastest lap of Day 2 of the 2026 post-season testing at the Circuito de Jerez. The Portuguese driver received a late call-up from Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) but quickly adapted to the car, setting…
Kean Nakamura-Berta described his first day of 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season testing as a productive learning experience after setting the fastest lap at the Circuito de Jerez. The British driver recorded a 1:31.169 for Trident during Tuesday afternoon’s session, narrowly beating Campos Racing’s Mattia Colnaghi and Ernesto Rivera. The Williams Driver Academy member…
The 2027 FIA Formula 3 Championship (FIA F3) enters its ninth season under the current championship banner, continuing its role as one of the most important stepping stones on the road to Formula 1 (F1). Positioned directly below FIA Formula 2 (F2), the championship remains a crucial part of the FIA’s single-seater development pathway, offering…
MP Motorsport has confirmed that Zhenrui Chi will graduate to the FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship in 2027, continuing his partnership with the Dutch outfit following a competitive season in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The 17-year-old Aston Martin Driver Academy member finished eighth in the 2026 FREC Drivers’ Championship and will now…
The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship may have concluded at Madrid, but preparations for the 2027 season will begin with two days of post-season testing at the Circuito de Jerez on 20–21 October. All ten teams will return to the circuit, with 30 drivers participating in the first of two official tests scheduled for…
Campos Racing has confirmed the signing of Mattia Colnaghi for the 2027 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship, completing its three-driver line-up for the upcoming season. The 18-year-old Red Bull Junior Team driver will join the reigning Drivers’ and Teams’ champions after spending his rookie F3 campaign with MP Motorsport. Colnaghi finished 13th in the 2026…
Brad Benavides entered the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season as AIX Racing’s experienced reference, but an injury at Monaco brought his campaign to a premature end and transformed the No. 26 car into a revolving seat. Ricardo Escotto and Salim Hanna subsequently shared the entry, with both facing the considerable challenge of joining the championship…
LN4 Fusion has completed its driver line-up for the 2027 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship, confirming Dion Gowda will join the team alongside James Egozi and Gabriel Gomez next season. The 18-year-old Indian driver will make the step up to FIA F3 after spending the past two seasons competing in the Formula Regional European Championship…
PREMA Racing has confirmed that Alex Powell, Jin Nakamura and Martin Molnár will represent the Italian outfit during the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season tests in Spain. The trio will participate in four days of running across two circuits as teams begin preparations for the 2027 championship. Testing begins at the Circuito de Jerez…
Campos Racing has confirmed that Mexican driver Ernesto Rivera will remain with the team for the 2027 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship, extending a partnership that has continued throughout his single-seater career. The Red Bull Junior Team driver will contest his second season in the category after securing two victories and three podium finishes during…
