Finnish racing driver Tuukka Taponen will continue his rise through the junior single-seater ranks in 2026, remaining in the FIA F3 Championship but making a strategic switch to MP Motorsport. The 18-year-old, a member of the highly regarded Ferrari Driver Academy, joins the Dutch outfit after an impressive rookie campaign with ART Grand Prix in…
Hitech TGR have named Michael Shin as their second driver for the 2026 FIA F3 Championship, confirming a full-time return for the South Korean racer. Shin, 21, previously raced with the team in GB3 and now rejoins the British outfit as he prepares to tackle his first complete F3 season. This decision follows two crucial…
PREMA Racing have confirmed 17 year-old French-Chinese driver Enzo Deligny as their first signing for the 2026 FIA F3 season. Deligny will step up from the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA), where he currently sits third in the Drivers’ Standings behind Freddie Slater and Matteo De Palo—both of whom are also taking the…
Campos Racing has officially confirmed that Ernesto Rivera, currently competing in the 2025 Eurocup-3 Championship, will continue his upward trajectory with the team, making the leap to the FIA F3 Championship in 2026. The 16-year-old Mexican driver, a Red Bull Junior Team member, becomes the second driver named in the reigning champion squad’s line-up, joining…
Spanish driver Bruno del Pino will return to FIA F3 in 2026 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) for his second campaign. He becomes the team’s second confirmed driver, joining Jesse Carrasquedo, who was announced earlier this week. The 19 year-old will leave MP Motorsport, a team he’s been with since 2023, to race in VAR…
Hitech TGR has confirmed 19 year-old Japanese driver Jin Nakamura as the team’s first signing for the 2026 FIA F3 season. Currently competing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA), Nakamura sits 11th in the Drivers’ Standings with 64 points. The Japanese driver will step up to F3 for his rookie campaign next…
Japanese racer Hiyu Yamakoshi will step up to F3 in 2026, continuing his long-standing relationship with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR). The Dutch outfit confirmed Yamakoshi as their second driver for the upcoming season, following the earlier announcement of Jesse Carrasquedo. This marks a significant step in the 18-year-old’s burgeoning career, as he prepares to make…
Trident Motorsport have confirmed their driver line-up for the 2026 F3 Championship, announcing the return of Danish talent Noah Strømsted. Following an impressive rookie campaign, the 18-year-old will continue with the Italian outfit alongside Freddie Slater and Matteo de Palo. Building on a promising debut Strømsted’s 2025 season showcased both raw pace and competitive maturity….
Campos Racing has officially unveiled Théophile Naël as its first confirmed driver for the 2026 F3 season, signalling a clear intention to build upon its title-winning success in 2025. The French teenager, widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in single-seater racing, will join the reigning teams’ champions for what promises to…
Rodin Motorsport have announced Brando Badoer, a member of the McLaren Driver Development Programme, as their first driver signing for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship. The 19-year-old Italian will return to the category for a second consecutive season, this time with a new team and renewed ambitions. Gaining experience in 2025 Badoer made his…
