TRIDENT has announced James Wharton as the first of its two drivers for the 2027 FIA Formula 2 (F2) season. Wharton joins F2 after two seasons in FIA Formula 3, where he achieved a total of two victories and four podiums while driving for ART Grand Prix and PREMA Racing, respectively. Despite a difficult start…
PREMA Racing’s James Wharton described his second-place finish in the 2026 Madrid F3 Sprint Race as “bittersweet” after missing the opportunity to become the first Formula 3 race winner at the Madring. Wharton started from pole position but lost the lead to Campos Racing’s Théophile Naël and eventually crossed the line second, securing his second…
The battle for the F3 championship intensifies at the final racing weekend of the season, as the Sprint Race in Madrid for the 2026 Spanish GP has now delivered its results. The first competition of the racing weekend saw PREMA’s James Wharton start from pole in the Sprint Race, alongside Campos’ Théophile Naël. Championship leader…
James Wharton expects the 2026 F3 Madrid Qualifying sessions to rank among the most intense of the season as drivers balance risk, traffic and the potential for repeated interruptions. While speaking to the media, including Pit Debrief, ahead of the 2026 Monza F3 Round, the PREMA Racing driver said that he believes the unusual format…
After a lengthy break in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) season, James Wharton is ready to return to the grid at Monza for the penultimate round of the campaign. Speaking in the 2026 FIA F3 Monza Virtual Media Roundtable, with Pit Debrief in attendance, Wharton discussed the unique challenges presented by the return of…
James Wharton believes PREMA Racing’s improving F3 form outweighed the disappointment of missing the podium in the 2026 Spielberg Sprint Race. The Australian started from reverse-grid pole and remained inside the leading group throughout the 21-lap contest. However, a late mistake and a damaged right mirror contributed to him falling from second to fourth during…
FIA Formula 3 CEO Bruno Michel has reflected on two action-packed weekends in Monaco and Barcelona as the 2026 F3 championship battle continues to take shape. After a lengthy break following the season opener in Melbourne, F3 returned at one of the calendar’s most demanding venues. Monaco placed a premium on Qualifying and track position,…
Barcelona marked the third round of the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) season, and the Spanish circuit once again delivered plenty of drama across both races. The weekend featured maiden victories, championship momentum swings and impressive home performances, while others left Spain wondering what might have been after costly penalties, collisions and disappointing results. With…
After a difficult start to his 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) campaign, Australian driver James Wharton finally had a weekend to celebrate in Barcelona, securing victory in the Sprint Race and delivering PREMA Racing’s first win since 2024. The result was a welcome reward after a challenging opening phase of the season. Wharton’s campaign began…
PREMA Racing Team Principal Stephen Mitas praised James Wharton’s composure and race management after the Australian secured victory in the 2026 Barcelona F3 Sprint Race. Wharton recovered from a difficult opening phase, overtook Freddie Slater and Gerrard Xie, and then controlled two Safety Car restarts to earn PREMA its first F3 victory since Spa-Francorchamps in…
