DAMS Lucas Oil has announced their first driver for their 2026 F3 lineup: Nandhavud “Jem” Bhirombhakdi. The 19-year-old Thai racer steps up from two seasons in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA), where he finished 16th in the 2025 standings. From karting to F3 Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi graduated from karting in 2022, before moving…
PREMA Racing have announced 19 year-old Australian James Wharton as their second signing for the 2026 F3 season. Following his participation in the post-season Jerez test with the team, Wharton recorded a best finish of 7th during Day 2’s morning session. After completing his rookie season with ART Grand Prix this year, the Australian returns…
Hitech TGR have announced 17 year-old Irish driver Fionn McLaughlin as the team’s final addition to their lineup for the 2026 FIA F3 season. Fresh off an impressive season in British F4, McLaughlin clinched the title championship title last weekend at Brands Hatch, capping off his season with five victories and nine additional podium finishes….
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…
Trident has announced that 17 year-old Italian driver Matteo De Palo will make his FIA F3 debut with the team in 2026. Racing with the Italian outfit in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) this season, De Palo sits level at the top of the Drivers’ Standings alongside Freddie Slater, who he will…
Trident has confirmed Freddie Slater as the team’s first signing for the 2026 F3 season, giving the Briton one of three coveted seats at a team that has produced the last three Drivers’ Champions. The 17 year-old is no stranger to the Formula 3 paddock, having made his debut earlier this year with AIX Racing…
