Pit Debrief

Van Amersfoort Racing confident after a successful Barcelona pre-season test, with strong performances ahead of the 2026 F3 Melbourne opener.

Van Amersfoort Racing “in a better position for 2026” after promising F3 Barcelona testing

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing put in a solid pre-season testing performance at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ahead of the 2026 F3 season. Team Principal Bradley Joyce expressed satisfaction with how the test unfolded, although he tempered expectations, cautioning that it’s too early to draw conclusions for the upcoming season opener in Melbourne. With a focus on…

Trident's Freddie Slater during 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona

Slater: Aim is to win both 2026 F3 Drivers’ and Teams’ titles with Trident

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Trident’s Freddie Slater arrives to the 2026 F3 grid as one of the most highly regarded prospects and a driver many will watch closely this season. The 17 year-old comes off a championship-winning campaign in the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), where he secured eight victories and four additional podiums to narrowly beat Matteo De…

Fernando Barrichello shares insights on teamwork, mental preparation, and his F3 debut with AIX Racing ahead of the 2026 season.

Barrichello reflects on teamwork at AIX Racing and mental preparation ahead of 2026 F3 campaign

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

As he prepares for his rookie season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with AIX Racing, Fernando “Fefo” Barrichello is drawing on his years of experience in various racing categories, including his recent success in the 2024 Euroformula Open. Barrichello, who made the move to Formula 3 after a solid season in Euroformula, shared his…

Taito Kato stresses teamwork, shared confidence and qualifying precision ahead of his rookie 2026 FIA F3 campaign with ART.

Kato highlights collaboration and Qualifying focus for ART Grand Prix’s 2026 F3 campaign

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Taito Kato enters his first FIA Formula 3 season determined to convert collective preparation into competitive performance with ART Grand Prix. After securing the 2024 French F4 title and progressing through Formula Regional, the 18-year-old now steps into one of the most tightly contested grids in junior single-seater racing. With two fellow rookies alongside him…

DAMS Lucas Oil show clear progress in 2026 Barcelona F3 pre-season testing, with Lacorte topping Day 3 ahead of Melbourne opener.

Hache: DAMS “made some progress” after encouraging 2026 F3 pre-season test

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

DAMS Lucas Oil head into their second FIA Formula 3 campaign convinced they have made tangible progress after an assured 2026 F3 pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Across the three days, the French squad completed 601 laps — the fifth-highest tally of any team — while also demonstrating eye-catching one-lap pace when conditions…

Rodin Motorsport's Pedro Clerot during 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona.

Clerot heads into 2026 F3 season with “race-by-race” approach and realistic expectations

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Rodin Motorsport’s Pedro Clerot heads into the 2026 F3 season with determination and a clear vision of what he wants to achieve in his debut campaign with the team. The 19 year-old Brazilian steps up to FIA Formula 3 following a strong Formula Regional European Championship season, where he finished 4th in the Drivers’ Standings….

MP Motorsport confident of fighting at the front in Melbourne after gathering key data during a challenging 2026 Barcelona F3 test.

Coekaerts backs MP Motorsport to be “in the mix” in 2026 after productive F3 pre-season testing

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

MP Motorsport completed a demanding but constructive three-day programme at the 2026 F3 pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. While the timing screens did not always flatter the Dutch outfit, the team focused firmly on long-term gains rather than short-term headlines. Across the test, MP racked up 561 laps, placing strong emphasis on understanding…

Rodin Motorsport's Christian Ho during 2026 F3 pre-season test in Barcelona.

Ho “very grateful” for Singapore’s support, targets points and improvement in 2026 F3 season with Rodin

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

For the 2026 F3 season, Christian Ho returns to the grid with Rodin Motorsport, determined to improve on his rookie campaign. Last year proved challenging for the Singaporean, who finished 22nd in the Drivers’ Standings with 17 points. During a recent pre-season virtual media session, Ho spoke to Pit Debrief and other media outlets about…

Nicola Lacorte highlights DAMS progress and lessons from endurance racing in IMSA before his second FIA F3 season in 2026.

Lacorte sees “big progression” as DAMS builds momentum for 2026 F3 campaign

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Nicola Lacorte enters his second season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship determined to translate winter progress into on-track results with DAMS Lucas Oil. After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the 18-year-old Italian believes both he and the team have taken decisive steps forward. With experience across junior single-seaters and endurance racing, Lacorte approaches the new…

Mattia Colnaghi F3 rookie during pre-season testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Red Bull Junior Colnaghi focused on maximising potential in 2026 rookie F3 campaign with MP Motorsport

Camilla Bianca Trentin3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

As he prepares for his rookie FIA Formula 3 campaign with MP Motorsport, Mattia Colnaghi enters the 2026 season carrying momentum, continuity and academy backing. The Italo-Argentine driver secured the Spanish F4 title and impressed in Eurocup-3 before stepping up to Formula 3, where he now competes as part of the Red Bull Junior Team…