Pit Debrief

Nikita Bedrin tops final 2026 GB3 test at Silverstone before Round 1, leading a tightly packed field ahead of the opening Qualifying session.

2026 | GB3 | Silverstone | Testing Day 2 | Bedrin leads competitive field on final day of testing

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

After Deagen Fairclough topped the timesheets on Thursday, Nikita Bedrin delivered a decisive performance in the final 2026 GB3 testing session ahead of Round 1 at the Silverstone Circuit Grand Prix circuit. The VRD Racing driver stopped the clock at 1m49.577s, establishing a clear benchmark in the last meaningful running before competitive action begins. Crucially,…

Fairclough leads 2026 GB3 Silverstone testing as rivals close in. Full results, analysis and what to expect from the season opener.

2026 | GB3 | Silverstone | Testing Day 1 | Fairclough sets the early benchmark on the opening weekend

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Momentum continues to build ahead of the 2026 GB3 season opener, and Deagen Fairclough has already laid down a clear marker during Thursday’s pre-event testing at Silverstone. The Hitech driver, who celebrated his 20th birthday on the same day, delivered an impressive performance by topping two of the three sessions. Crucially, he saved his best…

Rachel Robertson reflects on a promising but ultimately pointless F1 Academy Chinese GP debut in Shanghai, identifying key improvements as she looks ahead to Montreal.

Robertson reflects on “big step up” at 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP despite Feature Race retirement

Valeria Penachi2 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Rachel Robertson’s first full F1 Academy season got underway at the 2026 Chinese GP as the Hitech driver showed strong pace in Shanghai before a retirement ended her Feature Race. Robertson joined Hitech for the 2026 season after a standout substitute appearance in Las Vegas, where she claimed P4 in Race 1 and Hitech’s best…

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Hitech confirms 2026 GB3 entry for F3 driver Jin Nakamura

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Hitech has confirmed that Jin Nakamura, who currently competes in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with the team, will also take on a parallel campaign in the GB3 Championship in 2026. The move forms part of a carefully structured dual programme designed to maximise track time and accelerate the Japanese driver’s development across multiple competitive…

“We had a lot more potential”: Hodder reflects on Hitech’s 2026 F1 Academy season opener in Shanghai

Antonina Jaromin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Hitech leaves the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP with one point, as Team Manager Dan Hodder notes the team still hasn’t maximized its potential. The British outfit’s point came from rookie Ava Dobson, who qualified P9, finished just outside the points in Race 1, and claimed her maiden F1 Academy point in Race 2, finishing…

Martin Molnar tops 2026 GB3 pre-season testing at Brands Hatch with a record lap, leading the field ahead of the Silverstone opener.

2026 | GB3 | Brands Hatch Pre-Season Testing | Molnar sets benchmark pace ahead of season opener

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Martin Molnar capped an impressive 2026 pre-season programme by setting the fastest time in GB3 Championship testing at Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit. Driving for Rodin Motorsport, the Hungarian delivered a stunning 1m16.605s lap during the closing moments of the third session on Thursday. As a result, he heads into the season opener at Silverstone…

Nakamura reflects on Melbourne debut, gains points and targets stronger qualifying ahead of Monaco in his 2026 F3 rookie season.

Nakamura targets improvement after challenging start to 2026 F3 campaign in Melbourne

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Jin Nakamura’s debut weekend in Melbourne delivered points, but the Hitech driver was left reflecting on what might have been after a challenging yet encouraging start to his 2026 FIA F3 campaign. While a top-10 finish in the Feature Race offered a positive outcome, the Japanese rookie believes there was more potential to unlock across…

Ritomo Miyata reflects on his growing F2 experience ahead of his third campaign in the championship, as he prepares for the 2026 season with Hitech alongside Colton Herta.

Miyata sees past experience as key to success for the 2026 F2 season

Valeria Penachi1 month ago2 months ago03 mins

Ritomo Miyata enters the 2026 F2 season for his third campaign, this time with Hitech. He finished 17th in the 2025 standings with 30 points, having placed 19th in his rookie year with Rodin Motorsport. His seasons have shown steady progress, highlighted by a second-place finish at Spa in 2025. Strong race craft has been…

Deagen Fairclough tops 2026 GB3 Silverstone Day 2 testing despite snow and rain, narrowly beating Maxim Rehm in tight, competitive conditions.

2026 | GB3 | Silverstone Pre-Season Testing | Day 2 | Fairclough dominates despite poor weather

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Hitech’s Deagen Fairclough continued his strong pre-season form on Wednesday, topping the times again during Day 2 of 2026 GB3 Championship testing at Silverstone. Wintry weather, including rain and snow showers, disrupted the first and third sessions, leaving only the second session to set the benchmark times. Fairclough edges Rehm in close battle at Silverstone…

Deagen Fairclough tops 2026 GB3 Silverstone testing with record lap, leading a rapid field as new car shows major pace gains on Day 1.

2026 | GB3 | Silverstone Pre-Season Testing | Day 1 | Fairclough shatters Silverstone benchmark on Day 1

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Deagen Fairclough delivered a standout performance on the opening day of 2026 GB3 Championship pre-season testing at Silverstone, setting an unofficial lap record that underlined both his pace and the speed of the new machinery. Driving for Hitech, the British racer topped the timesheets with a remarkable lap during Tuesday’s running on the Grand Prix…