Van Amersfoort Racing’s Hiyu Yamakoshi says his second-place finish in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Feature Race in Barcelona meant more to him than his Monaco Sprint Race victory, describing it as an important response after a difficult end to the previous weekend. Yamakoshi crossed the line first in Monaco’s Sprint Race but was…
After a heartbreaking weekend in Monaco, Van Amersfoort Racing’s Hiyu Yamakoshi continued his strong run of form by securing a career-best Qualifying result at the 2026 F3 Barcelona round, finishing P3 behind Campos Racing’s Ugo Ugochukwu and Théopile Naël. While Van Amersfoort Racing have emerged as unexpected contenders at the front of the field, Yamakoshi…
The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Monaco GP delivered plenty of drama around the iconic streets of Monte Carlo. Breakthrough victories, redemption stories, and costly penalties all played a part in shaping the second round of the season. From standout performances to opportunities that slipped away, here are the biggest winners and losers from the…
Hiyu Yamakoshi claimed his maiden F3 victory in the Sprint Race at the 2026 Monaco GP round after staying composed despite constant interruptions. Starting from reverse grid pole position, Yamakoshi led the field away at lights out before the race was red-flagged due to a multi-car collision at the hairpin. After a long break, the…
Post-race drama continued long after the chequered flag in Monaco, with multiple penalties issued following Saturday’s 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Sprint Race, including the disqualification of race winner Hiyu Yamakoshi. Post-race scrutineering revealed that Hiyu Yamakoshi’s car did not comply with the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Technical Regulations, leading the Stewards to strip the…
Hiyu Yamakoshi claimed victory in a chaotic Sprint Race at the 2026 F3 Monaco GP, view the full race report here. Following an almost three-month break, Formula 3 returned to action on the streets of Monaco with Free Practice, topped by Campos Racing’s Théophile Naël. Rookie Naël continued his strong form in Qualifying, taking his…
Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR)’s Hiyu Yamakoshi steps up to FIA F3 in 2026 after a successful campaign in the Formula Regional European Championship, as he continues his journey with the team for another season. At the 2026 F3 season opener in Melbourne, the Japanese driver endured a challenging start that fell short of expectations, qualifying…
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…
Van Amersfoort Racing’s (VAR) Hiyu Yamakoshi heads into the 2026 F3 season with familiarity and confidence. The Japanese driver continues with the team after spending last season with them in the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), where he finished 9th in the Drivers’ Standings. This year, the 19 year-old will partner returning driver Bruno del…
Van Amersfoort Racing put in a solid pre-season testing performance at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ahead of the 2026 F3 season. Team Principal Bradley Joyce expressed satisfaction with how the test unfolded, although he tempered expectations, cautioning that it’s too early to draw conclusions for the upcoming season opener in Melbourne. With a focus on…
