Fionn McLaughlin Archives

Thomas Bearman reflects on his rise from karting to F4, highlighting confidence, learning curves and 2026 success with Van Amersfoort Racing.

Racing up the ladder | “I think that everyone will see that I am my own driver” — Thomas Bearman on balancing legacy and identity as he targets success in 2026 F4 campaign

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago1 month ago010 mins

Thomas Bearman steps into single-seater racing carrying both a famous surname and a desire to establish his own identity. While many immediately associate him with his brother, Ollie, Thomas Bearman is intent on defining his own trajectory, blending technical insight, mental resilience, and natural talent. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief ahead of his…

Fionn McLaughlin says he is ready for the return of F3 after reflecting on 2026 Melbourne debut and preparing for Monaco.

Hitech rookie McLaughlin confident ahead of 2026 F3 European stretch

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago08 mins

After several weeks away from competitive action, Fionn McLaughlin says he feels refreshed, refocused and fully prepared for the next phase of his rookie FIA F3 campaign with Hitech. The Irish driver entered the 2026 season facing a steep learning curve after limited preparation ahead of the opening round in Melbourne. Nevertheless, McLaughlin emerged from…

The 2026 FIA Formula 3 season explained: calendar dates, cars, rules, teams and why F3 remains the key step on the road to F1.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago030 mins

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…

With the 2026 F2 and F3 seasons almost here, it is a massive weekend for Ireland as Alex Dunne and Fionn McLaughlin begin their campaigns.

Dunne and McLaughlin on the importance of Irish support ahead of F2 and F3 campaigns

James O'Connor3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

With the 2026 F2 and F3 seasons almost here, it is a massive weekend for Ireland as Alex Dunne and Fionn McLaughlin begin their campaigns. Not since the Jordan days in the late 90s when they were fairly regularly competing for wins and podiums has Irish Motorsport faced such a significant Grand Prix weekend. Alpine…

Fionn McLaughlin steps up to F3 with Hitech in 2026 after a title-winning 2025 and detailed winter preparation.

McLaughlin embraces “very, very, big jump” to F3 with Hitech in 2026

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Fionn McLaughlin is preparing for his 2026 rookie F3 season with Hitech after a breakthrough year in single-seater racing and a winter built around precision and progress. The 18-year-old Irishman enjoyed immediate success in 2025, finishing third in the Formula Winter Series before securing the British F4 Championship with the British squad. Now, he continues…

Hitech Team Manager Paul Bellringer is confident about the team's prospects for the 2026 F3 season after a productive pre-season in Barcelona.

Bellringer confident after 2026 F3 Barcelona tests bring confidence for Hitech ahead of Melbourne opener

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Hitech Team Manager Paul Bellringer expressed his satisfaction with the team’s 2026 F3 pre-season efforts, noting that the three-day Barcelona test provided valuable experience for both drivers and the team as a whole. With new rookie drivers, Jin Nakamura and Fionn McLaughlin, joining the experienced Tim Tramnitz, Bellringer believes they are in a strong position…

Ireland and Hitech's Fionn McLaughlin faces a big step up heading into the 2026 F3 season. His focus is on improving throughout the year.

McLaughlin expecting “tough” 2026 F3 season

James O'Connor3 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Ireland and Hitech’s Fionn McLaughlin faces a big step up heading into the 2026 F3 season. The 18-year-old has moved up from F4 following his first year in single-seaters in 2025. It was an impressive debut in racing cars as the driver from Derry won the British F4 championship thanks to a very consistent season….

Conor Grant spoke to Pit Debrief in an exclusive interview about joining the Eddie Jordan foundation and representing Ireland in Motorsport.

Exclusive: Conor Grant on representing the Eddie Jordan Foundation and Ireland in Motorsport

James O'Connor3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Ahead of his return to single-seaters in 2026 in GB4, Conor Grant spoke to Pit Debrief in an exclusive interview about joining the Eddie Jordan foundation, representing Ireland in Motorsport, and to try and claim an Irish 1-2-3 in the aforementioned series this year. Towards the end of last year, the driver from County Wexford…

Rain-soaked Taupo testing sets the tone for CTFROT 2026 Round 2 as Sharp and David shine, fans rally, and teams prepare for a wet weekend.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Testing | Sharp and David shine amidst damp conditions

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

As preparations continued for Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), rain and damp conditions quickly became the defining theme of the Collective Test sessions at Taupo. From the outset, persistent showers swept across the 3.3km circuit, ensuring that both sessions unfolded on a wet track. Consequently, outright lap times…

Ryan Wood leads combined practice at Hampton Downs as CTFROT 2026 begins with tight field and standout rookie performances.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Practice | Wood fastest on opening day

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Ryan Wood emerged as the standout performer across the combined practice sessions at Hampton Downs as the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season got underway. The Supercars driver topped Practice 2 and Practice 3 and set the outright fastest lap of the day with a 1:29.764, the only time to dip under…