Campos Racing’s Théophile Naël topped the timesheets in the opening F3 Qualifying session for the 2026 Australian GP, beating teammate Ugo Ugochukwu, who dominated the earlier Free Practice. The session began with 28 of the 30 drivers taking to the track, but Fernando Barrichello and Yevan David opted for a later start. MP Motorsport’s Tuukka…
Ugo Ugochukwu delivered an impressive performance in the opening Free Practice session of the 2026 F2 season at the Australian GP, setting the fastest lap of the day with a 1:34.607. The Campos Racing driver finished well clear of his nearest rival, Rodin Motorsport’s Brando Badoer, establishing himself as a contender for pole position ahead…
Under cloudy Melbourne skies, the 2026 Australian GP weekend began as the F3 Free Practice sessions got underway. Notably, 17 of the 30 drivers were rookies, while Patrick Heuzenroeder made an unexpected F3 debut with Campos Racing, replacing Ernesto Rivera, who withdrew due to a vertebral injury. Initially, PREMA Racing’s Louis Sharp set the early…
Louis Sharp enters the 2026 F3 season opener in Melbourne at the Australian GP with a renewed sense of purpose and confidence. After a challenging debut campaign, the New Zealander has switched to Italian outfit PREMA Racing for his second F3 season, seeking a fresh start and aiming to deliver stronger results. Sharp “really excited”…
The 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship (FIA F3) continues to cement its role as one of the most important stepping stones on the road to F1. Entering its seventeenth overall season and eighth under the FIA F3 Championship banner, the series remains the third tier of the FIA Global Pathway, positioned directly below F2. Once…
Maciej Gładysz enters his rookie FIA F3 season intent on translating winter preparation into consistent early performances as he steps up with ART Grand Prix in 2026. After progressing steadily through the junior single-seater ladder, the Polish driver now faces the most competitive environment of his career. Nevertheless, he approaches the challenge with composure, placing…
Enzo Deligny approaches the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season with conviction and clear intent. After delivering one of the most consistent campaigns across the Formula Regional ladder in 2025, Deligny now steps up to F3 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) determined to compete at the front in 2026. Last year, Deligny finished fifth in the…
Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi approaches his rookie season in the 2026 FIA F3 Championship with DAMS Lucas Oil with optimism and determination. After three years in single-seater racing, the Thai driver now steps up to the next level, eager to establish himself quickly among the strong rookie cohort and seasoned competitors. Bhirombhakdi aiming to be “as competitive…
Italian racing driver Matteo De Palo is set to begin his first full campaign in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship with Trident Motorsport. A member of the McLaren Driver Development Programme, De Palo steps up to F3 in 2026 after finishing runner-up in the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship (FRECA), also with Trident. The…
Taito Kato enters the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship season determined to convert a promising winter into competitive F3 performances with ART Grand Prix. The Japanese driver enjoyed an encouraging pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where he consistently featured near the top of the timesheets across all three days. Notably, he set the…
