Taponen looks ahead to the FIA Formula 3 season opener in Melbourne, focusing on improving qualifying, consistency and managing risks.
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“I just need to do my job” – Taponen ahead of Formula 3 season opener in Melbourne

Ahead of the opening round of the Formula 3 season in Melbourne, Tuukka Taponen reflected on the lessons learned from his previous visit to the Albert Park Circuit and the approach he planned to take into the new campaign. The MP Motorsport driver discussed the value of experience at the season opener, the importance of…

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

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…

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Maciej Gładysz heads into his 2026 rookie FIA F3 season with ART Grand Prix confident after strong winter preparation.
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Gładysz targets calm start to 2026 rookie F3 season with ART Grand Prix

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…

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Taito Kato calls F3 a dream come true after strong Barcelona test and sets top-five target for opening rounds.
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Kato: “It’s been my dream” to join F3 as ART driver targets strong 2026 start

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…

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Kanato Le targets strong 2026 F3 debut with ART after confidence-boosting winter racing in New Zealand.
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“I think it should be a really nice year” — Le previews 2026 F3 campaign with ART Grand Prix

A demanding winter of work behind the scenes and competitive racing in New Zealand has reignited self-belief for Kanato Le ahead of his graduation to F3 in 2026 with ART Grand Prix. After joining forces last season in Formula Regional competition, Le and ART now strengthen their partnership on a bigger stage. The move to…

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James Wharton returns to PREMA for 2026 F3 season determined to turn toughest year into career-defining comeback.
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Wharton aiming to be “as consistent as possible” as he targets F3 glory in 2026 with PREMA

James Wharton heads into the 2026 F3 season with urgency and a familiar PREMA badge on his race suit. The Australian rejoins PREMA Racing, the team with whom he began his single-seater journey, determined to convert hard lessons from last year into consistent results. Wharton first joined the Italian squad in 2022 and spent three…

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PREMA Racing's Louis Sharp during 2026 F3 pre-season test in Barcelona.
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Sharp: 2026 F3 season will focus on being “reliable” rather than “perfect” with PREMA Racing

PREMA Racing’s Louis Sharp heads into the 2026 F3 season with renewed determination following a challenging rookie campaign with Rodin Motorsport. The New Zealander arrived in Formula 3 on the back of consecutive titles in British F4 and GB3, but faced a significant step during the 2025 season. Now returning to the grid with a…

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Yevan David prepares for his 2026 rookie F3 season with AIX Racing after a strong 2025 and focused winter campaign.
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David ready for “surreal” F3 debut with AIX Racing in 2026

Yevan David approaches the 2026 season determined to build on the momentum of an impressive 2025. The 18-year-old finished second in the Euroformula Open Championship with six victories and 14 podiums, underlining his consistency and race-winning capability. Now, he graduates to the FIA Formula 3 Championship with AIX Racing, ready to compete on the Formula…

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