Ugo Ugochukwu wins chaotic F3 Feature Race in Melbourne as penalties, crashes, and Safety Cars reshape the Australian GP order.
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F3 | 2026 Australian GP | Feature Race | Ugochukwu secures maiden victory as penalties reshape final order

Campos Racing’s Ugo Ugochukwu secured victory in a dramatic FIA F3 Feature Race at the 2026 Australian GP, overcoming multiple Safety Cars, penalties, and incidents throughout the field. The race featured early chaos, intense midfield battles, and several steward investigations, while a series of time penalties reshaped the final classification. With PREMA Racing forced to…

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Otmar Szafnauer praises Melbourne F3 Sprint Race one-two for VAR and urges the team to turn podium finishes into a regular target in 2026.
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“Your objective needs to be the podium every time” – Szafnauer after VAR 1–2 in Melbourne F3 Sprint Race

Van Amersfoort Racing CEO and Managing Partner Otmar Szafnauer praised his team after their dominant one-two finish in the F3 Sprint Race at the 2026 Australian GP. However, he also urged the team to convert the early success into consistent podium finishes throughout the 2026 season. Strong pace delivers one-two Sprint Race finish for VAR…

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Brando Badoer reflects on his podium in the shortened 2026 F3 Australian GP Sprint Race, discussing his start, red flag reaction and season goals.
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“A good start” – Badoer on maiden F3 podium after P3 in Australian GP Sprint Race

Brando Badoer opened his 2026 F3 campaign with a podium finish in the Sprint Race at the Australian GP. The Rodin Motorsport driver secured third place after a strong opening lap before the race ended early due to a red flag. Van Amersfoort Racing drivers Bruno del Pino and Enzo Deligny claimed a dominant one-two…

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Bruno del Pino secured his first FIA F3 Sprint Race victory in the 2026 Australian GP, starting his season with VAR on a high note.
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Del Pino secures maiden F3 win, leads VAR 1-2 finish in 2026 Australian GP Sprint Race

Bruno del Pino made the perfect start to his 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship campaign, converting starting from P1 into victory in the Sprint Race at the 2026 Australian GP. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver made a strong start and quickly built a comfortable advantage before officials red-flagged the race and ultimately ended it…

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Sharp received a 10-second penalty after colliding with PREMA teammate Wharton during the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at the Australian GP
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Sharp penalised as PREMA teammates collide in F3 Australian GP Sprint Race

Louis Sharp received a post-race penalty following the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at the Australian Grand Prix after a collision that eliminated both PREMA Racing drivers from the contest. The New Zealander made contact with teammate James Wharton at Turn 5 while the pair battled for position during the race at Albert Park. The…

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Van Amersfoort Racing's Bruno del Pino and Enzo Deligny during the Sprint Race at 2026 F3 Australian GP.
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F3 | 2026 Australian GP | Sprint Race | del Pino and Deligny secure VAR 1-2 finish in shortened race

Van Amersfoort Racing’s (VAR) Bruno del Pino and Enzo Deligny claimed a one-two finish for the team in a shortened Sprint Race at the 2026 F3 Australian GP, full report and results below. On Friday, Ugo Ugochukwu set the pace during the first Free Practice session of the season and looked like a strong contender…

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Théophile Naël reflects on a tense F3 Qualifying at Australian GP after securing his first pole position with a late lap for Campos Racing.
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“It was really stressful until the last lap”— Naël secures F3 pole after late turnaround at 2026 Australian GP

Campos Racing driver Théophile Naël delivered a standout performance during Qualifying at the 2026 F3 Australian Grand Prix, securing his first pole position in the championship. The French driver produced a decisive lap of 1:34.187 at Albert Park to edge teammate Ugo Ugochukwu by just 0.021 seconds, sealing a front-row lockout for the Spanish squad….

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