Despite racing at the Albert Park Circuit for the first time, Freddie Slater secured an impressive P3 qualifying result for the 2026 Formula 3 (F3) Australian GP. The Brit finished just 0.082 seconds behind pole sitter Théophile Naël, with Ugo Ugochukwu taking P2. The result came unexpectedly, as Slater only had the pace for P14…
Théophile Naël claimed pole position in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Australian GP Qualifying session, where they will start from the front row in Sunday’s Feature Race. The 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship season officially began this morning with Free Practice, where drivers had 45 minutes to gather as much running as possible ahead…
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…
Heading into Round 1 of the F3 2026 season, Freddie Slater will experience his first race in Melbourne. The rookie driver is embarking on his first full season of F3. Although he took part in three races last season, this will be the true test. Ahead of the weekend, the TRIDENT driver opened up about…
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…
Audi-backed Freddie Slater enters the 2026 F3 season with Trident with a rare combination of talent, preparation, and ambition. At just 17 years old, the British driver has already claimed the 2024 Italian and UAE F4 Championships and secured the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship. Now, he takes the next step in his single-seater journey,…
Trident Team Manager Giacomo Ricci believes the competition in the FIA F3 Championship could intensify this season, but ended pre-season testing feeling confident about his squad’s form. After three productive days in Barcelona, the Italian team displayed strong pace from the start. Freddie Slater topped the times on the first two days and stayed within…
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…
The second day of pre-season testing for the 2026 F3 Championship in Barcelona saw some intense competition and impressive performances. TRIDENT’s Freddie Slater topped the morning session, while Campos Racing’s Ugo Ugochukwu claimed the afternoon honours. As teams continue to fine-tune their setups and strategies, Day 2 showed the potential for some exciting battles this…
Freddie Slater made an eye-catching start to his 2026 F3 campaign by topping the timesheets on Day 1 of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Driving for Trident, the British teenager overcame a disrupted opening day to emerge as the fastest driver once conditions improved, underlining both his pace and adaptability ahead of the…
