Freddie Slater drew level with Ugo Ugochukwu in the 2026 F3 standings as James Wharton surged up the order with victory in Barcelona
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2026 F3 Championship standings after the Barcelona Sprint Race

Freddie Slater drew level with Ugo Ugochukwu at the top of the 2026 F3 Drivers’ Championship after finishing second in the Barcelona-Catalunya Sprint Race. While Slater added nine points to his total, Ugochukwu failed to score after spinning into the gravel at Turn 3. James Wharton, meanwhile, secured his first victory of the season and…

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Freddie Slater continued his strong championship fight with a P2 in the 2026 F3 Barcelona Sprint Race, moving to equal top of the standings.
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Slater hails ‘positive start’ to 2026 F3 Barcelona weekend after Sprint Race podium

Freddie Slater continued his impressive rookie FIA Formula 3 (F3) campaign by securing second place in Saturday’s Sprint Race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Starting from P3 on the reverse grid, the TRIDENT driver immediately found himself in a fierce battle at the front. After going wheel-to-wheel with James Wharton on the opening lap and…

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Freddie Slater reflects on his 2026 F3 Monaco Feature podium, Sprint setback, race management and the importance of consistency.
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“You need to finish where you can:” Slater reflects on crucial Monaco lessons after securing 2026 F3 Feature Race podium

TRIDENT’s Freddie Slater secured his second Feature Race podium of the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) season with a third-place finish in Monaco, capping off a challenging but ultimately rewarding weekend on the streets of Monte Carlo. Starting from third on the grid, Slater remained in contention throughout the F3 Feature Race but was unable…

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Slater reflects on his strong 2026 Monaco GP F3 qualifying, Turn 7 wall contact, Sprint Race approach and P3 start for the Feature Race.
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“Every millimetre counts”: Slater discusses Monaco challenge after taking P3 in F3 Qualifying

Freddie Slater delivered a strong Qualifying performance on the streets of Monte Carlo, finishing second in Group B and securing P3 on the grid for the 2026 F3 Feature Race at the Monaco GP The TRIDENT driver became the first in his group to break the 1:25 barrier, setting a 1:24.986 to take provisional pole….

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Following the 2026 F3 Australian GP Round, five drivers displayed excellent confidence and racecraft, making them ones to watch this year.
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Five drivers to watch after the 2026 F3 opener in Melbourne

The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship Melbourne GP Round at the Albert Park Circuit marked the first opportunity for the new grid to properly measure themselves against the competition heading into the season. Among the teams fighting towards the front, Van Amersfoort Racing and Campos Racing emerged from the opening round with strong points…

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Slater is heading into the 2026 F3 Monaco GP Round with renewed confidence after the F3 Melbourne GP Round.
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Slater eager to build on Melbourne momentum ahead of FIA F3 Monaco GP weekend

After a strong start to his FIA Formula 3 (F3) campaign in Melbourne, Freddie Slater is already turning his attention towards the next weekend of the 2026 season, with Monaco firmly in his sights. The TRIDENT driver impressed throughout the opening round at Albert Park, finishing P2 in the Feature Race behind Ugo Ugochukwu. Despite…

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Slater discusses his mindset and development heading into his 2026 F3 season

Freddie Slater started off his 2026 strong at the Formula 3 Australian GP, as he claimed his maiden F3 podium in the Feature Race with a P2 result. His weekend began with an impressive qualifying session, in which he claimed P3, before heading into a slightly more difficult Sprint Race, where he finished P9. Speaking…

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Freddie Slater claims P2 in Melbourne, highlighting a strong 2026 F3 weekend and key lessons with Trident.
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Slater pleased with “really, really positive” 2026 Melbourne F3 weekend

Freddie Slater began his 2026 F3 campaign with a highly encouraging performance in Melbourne, securing a second-place finish in the Feature Race. Although he fell just short of victory, the Briton demonstrated composure, adaptability, and strong racecraft throughout the weekend. Importantly, he and Trident focused on extracting the maximum from their package despite limited experience…

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