Brad Benavides brings experience and ambition to FIA F3 with AIX Racing, aiming for consistent front-running results in 2026.
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“It’s more than a dream” — Benavides harnesses experience to drive F3 ambition in 2026 campaign

Brad Benavides approaches the 2026 campaign in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with a perspective shaped by both setbacks and success. Now continuing with AIX Racing for a full season, Benavides arrives with clear ambition and the most experience on the 2026 F3 grid. The 2024 Euroformula Open champion has taken anything but a conventional…

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Mattia Colnaghi reflects on a mixed 2026 Melbourne F3 debut, highlighting strong Qualifying pace and key lessons for improvement.
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Colnaghi reflects on mixed 2026 F3 debut in Melbourne but eyes progress

The opening 2026 F3 weekend in Melbourne delivered a blend of promise and frustration for debutant Mattia Colnaghi, who secured only a single point despite showing strong underlying pace. Driving for MP Motorsport, the Argentine demonstrated his potential in Qualifying but struggled to convert that speed into significant race results. Nevertheless, the experience marked an…

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Freddie Slater claims P2 in Melbourne, highlighting a strong 2026 F3 weekend and key lessons with Trident.
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Slater pleased with “really, really positive” 2026 Melbourne F3 weekend

Freddie Slater began his 2026 F3 campaign with a highly encouraging performance in Melbourne, securing a second-place finish in the Feature Race. Although he fell just short of victory, the Briton demonstrated composure, adaptability, and strong racecraft throughout the weekend. Importantly, he and Trident focused on extracting the maximum from their package despite limited experience…

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DAMS Lucas Oil's Gerrard Xie during the 2026 F3 Australian GP in Melbourne.
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Xie: Qualifying key to progress in 2026 F3 season with DAMS Lucas Oil

DAMS Lucas Oil’s Gerrard Xie enters his sophomore F3 campaign in 2026 with renewed determination, having taken valuable lessons from his rookie season. The Chinese driver endured a difficult 2025 campaign with Hitech, finishing 29th in the Drivers’ Standings with just a single point to his name. Ahead of the season opener in Melbourne, Xie…

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Maciej Gładysz impresses on 2026 F3 debut in Melbourne with P5, showing strong pace, composure and a clear focus on consistency.
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Gładysz urges calm and confidence for 2026 F3 campaign after strong Melbourne debut

Maciej Gładysz made an immediate impact on his 2026 F3 debut in Melbourne, delivering a composed and competitive performance that underlined both his pace and maturity. The ART Grand Prix driver secured fourth place in Qualifying and converted that strong starting position into two top-six finishes, including a P5 result in the Feature Race. While…

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Van Amersfoort Racing's (VAR) Hiyu Yamakoshi during the 2026 F3 Australian GP.
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Yamakoshi targets progress in rookie F3 season with VAR in 2026

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR)’s Hiyu Yamakoshi steps up to FIA F3 in 2026 after a successful campaign in the Formula Regional European Championship, as he continues his journey with the team for another season. At the 2026 F3 season opener in Melbourne, the Japanese driver endured a challenging start that fell short of expectations, qualifying…

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Brad Benavides targets consistency in 2026 F3 season, aiming to build on pole positions and strong race pace with AIX Racing.
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Benavides targets consistency and growth in 2026 F3 campaign with AIX Racing

Brad Benavides enters the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season determined to build on the standout moments of his previous campaign. Driving once again for AIX Racing, Benavides aims to transform flashes of brilliance into consistent results in his 2026 F3 campaign. After securing two pole positions in 2025 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Autodromo Nazionale…

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Bruno Del Pino wins Melbourne Sprint Race, boosting confidence as he begins his 2026 F3 season with Van Amersfoort Racing.
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“I feel really confident this season” – del Pino reflects on Melbourne victory and aims for 2026 F3 campaign

Bruno Del Pino began his second FIA Formula 3 Championship campaign by securing victory in the 2026 Melbourne F3 Sprint Race. The Spaniard delivered a controlled and measured performance, managing the race from start to finish and converting his opportunity into a win. Importantly, the result represents a clear step forward compared to his rookie…

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Ernesto Rivera continues recovery after missing the 2026 F3 opener in Melbourne, staying sharp through data analysis, team debriefs and simulator work.
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Rivera determined to return stronger after missing 2026 F3 Melbourne opener due to injury

Campos Racing enjoyed a highly encouraging start to the new season during the opening round in Melbourne. However, while the team celebrated strong results on track, one of its full-time drivers could only follow the action from the sidelines. Mexican rookie Ernesto Rivera was replaced by Patrick Heuzeroeder for the opening 2026 F3 event after…

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