James Wharton secured his first FIA Formula 3 (F3) victory of the 2026 season in Saturday’s Sprint Race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, delivering a much-needed result after a challenging start to the campaign. The PREMA Racing driver converted his front-row start into victory after a composed drive that saw him fend off pressure from…
James Wharton has confirmed that he has returned to full fitness following the frightening crash that disrupted his 2026 F3 season opener in Melbourne. Consequently, the PREMA Racing driver now turns his attention towards Round 2 in Monte Carlo, where he hopes to rebuild momentum and re-establish himself as a front-running contender. The Australian endured…
The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Australian GP in Melbourne produced plenty of headlines at the Albert Park Circuit. Breakout drives, maiden podiums and unfortunate setbacks shaped the story of the weekend. From dominant performances to missed chances, here are the biggest winners and losers from the Australian Grand Prix round. Winners of the 2026…
Louis Sharp received a post-race penalty following the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at the Australian Grand Prix after a collision that eliminated both PREMA Racing drivers from the contest. The New Zealander made contact with teammate James Wharton at Turn 5 while the pair battled for position during the race at Albert Park. The…
Bruno del Pino led the opening Sprint Race of the 2026 F3 season at the Australian GP after starting on reverse-grid pole for Van Amersfoort Racing, with teammate Enzo Deligny alongside him. Del Pino made a strong start and held the lead into the opening laps, while early battles unfolded behind him. Rodin Motorsport’s Brando…
The 2026 FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 seasons are set to get underway this weekend, March 6-8, in Melbourne, Australia. The Albert Park Circuit, a favourite among drivers, hosts the 2026 F2 and F3 season openers, which will support the F1 Australian GP, providing an exciting mix of speed, unpredictability, and the challenges of…
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…
James Wharton heads into the 2026 F3 season with urgency and a familiar PREMA badge on his race suit. The Australian rejoins PREMA Racing, the team with whom he began his single-seater journey, determined to convert hard lessons from last year into consistent results. Wharton first joined the Italian squad in 2022 and spent three…
After gaining valuable mileage in Formula 2 and heading into his second FIA Formula 3 campaign, James Wharton believes F3 in 2026 could be the toughest season yet, but one he feels more prepared than ever for with PREMA Racing. With a strengthened grid, a return to familiar surroundings, and a clear focus on consistency,…
After three days of pre-season testing in Barcelona, PREMA Racing feel prepared to start the 2026 F3 season confidently. The team completed the most laps of any team on the grid, with 644 laps at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. A new driver line-up for PREMA With a new driver line-up heading into the 2026 season,…
