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Deagen Fairclough shows strong GB3 pace at Silverstone but admits fine margins and qualifying cost him a podium finish.

Fairclough encouraged by front-running pace despite missing out on podium at 2026 GB3 Silverstone opener

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Deagen Fairclough began his 2026 GB3 Championship campaign with a confident and competitive display at Silverstone. The Hitech driver established himself as a genuine front-runner throughout Race 1, consistently matching the leading group for pace and intensity. Although he ultimately finished just outside the podium positions, his performance underlined significant progress compared to the previous…

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Bedrin, Fairclough and Rehm reflect on 2026 GB3 Qualifying at Silverstone after a dramatic double pole and tightly contested sessions.

Bedrin, Fairclough and Rehm reflect on confidence, frustration and opportunity after an intense Silverstone Qualifying at 2026 GB3 opener

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Nikita Bedrin, Deagen Fairclough and Maxim Rehm emerged as the standout performers following an intense opening Qualifying session of the 2026 GB3 season at the Silverstone Circuit. Building on strong pace shown in testing, Bedrin converted momentum into a dominant double pole position. Meanwhile, Fairclough and Rehm positioned themselves as immediate challengers, setting up an…

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Nikita Bedrin takes double pole at Silverstone in 2026 GB3 Round 1 Qualifying, leading a tightly contested field across both sessions.

2026 | GB3 | Silverstone | Qualifying | Bedrin secures double pole; Rodin trio shines

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Nikita Bedrin made an emphatic start to the 2026 GB3 season by claiming double pole position during Round 1 Qualifying at the Silverstone Circuit. The VRD Racing driver combined precision and pace across both sessions, first edging a closely fought opening segment before delivering a commanding improvement in the second. As a result, Bedrin not…

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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 Persad3 months ago3 months 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,…

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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 Persad3 months ago3 months 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…

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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 Penachi4 months ago4 months 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 Persad4 months ago4 months 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…

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

Antonina Jaromin4 months ago4 months 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…

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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 months ago4 months 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…

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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 Persad4 months ago4 months 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…

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