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…
Hitech TGR’s Nikita Johnson made a late-season debut during the 2025 FIA F3 season, offering a glimpse of his potential as he gained experience with two different teams. The 17 year-old has yet to contest in a full F3 campaign but has kept himself busy in 2025, competing across multiple series including Formula Regional Oceania,…
Formula 3 will introduce a one-million-euro prize fund from the 2025 season, paid to the top five finishers in the standings. The champion earns €300,000, second and third receive €250,000 and €200,000, and fourth and fifth take €150,000 and €100,000. Crucially, recipients must graduate to Formula 2 the following year to unlock their award; if…
In February 2025, AIX Racing announced the signing of Nicola Marinangeli for the FIA F3 Championship. The Italian driver, who described his partnership with the team as an honour, arrived with optimism despite an unusual career trajectory. After two years away from open-wheel competition, he had found modest success in sportscar racing, highlighted by a…
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….
Fernando Barrichello arrived at Monza for his 2025 F3 debut with AIX Racing with much to prove. The Brazilian teenager, the youngest son of Rubens Barrichello, stepped up from Euroformula Open into one of the most competitive junior categories in world motorsport. His weekend results ultimately offered little to celebrate on paper. However, they provided…
Van Amersfoort Racing made 2025 their most successful campaign in F3 since entering the championship. The Dutch squad scored three victories, collected multiple podium finishes, and achieved their highest-ever points tally of 138, securing fifth in the Teams’ Standings. For a team that has struggled in the ultra-competitive world of F3, it was a season…
