The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) season continued to deliver plenty of drama at Spa-Francorchamps at Belgian GP, with Round 6 producing breakthrough performances, championship twists and some much-needed momentum shifts. From maiden victories to career-best results and another strong weekend for one of the title contenders, there were several drivers who left Belgium with…
Jin Nakamura turned a difficult Silverstone weekend into a major confidence boost at Spa-Francorchamps, claiming his maiden FIA Formula 3 (F3) victory in Saturday’s Sprint Race. The Hitech driver was originally expected to start from reverse-grid pole after qualifying 12th on Friday. However, a three-place grid penalty for driving unnecessarily slowly on the racing line…
FIA F3 returned to Belgium for the 2026 Spa-Francorchamps Sprint Race at the Belgian GP after a chaotic, rain-hit Qualifying session. Freddie Slater, who capitalised early in the session, claimed his second straight pole. Tuukka Taponen took P2, while Hiyu Yamakoshi completed the top three. The rain grew heavier during the closing stages, leaving the…
The Red Bull Ring delivered another action-packed weekend of Formula 3 racing, with fierce battles, dramatic overtakes and plenty of twists across both the Sprint and Feature Races. While some drivers left Spielberg celebrating breakthrough performances and valuable championship gains, others departed Austria wondering what might have been. Here are the biggest winners and losers…
Jin Nakamura claimed his maiden FIA Formula 3 podium after finishing third in the 2026 Spielberg F3 Sprint Race at the Austrian GP. The Hitech TGR rookie started fourth and spent much of the race defending from Pedro Clerot as a tightly packed group fought at the front. Clerot eventually passed Nakamura, but James Wharton’s…
Jin Nakamura produced a crucial final-lap improvement to secure ninth place for Hitech in 2026 Spielberg F3 Qualifying at the Red Bull Ring. The Japanese driver recorded a 1:22.059 as the chequered flag fell, climbing into the top 10 when most of the field failed to improve. The result gives Nakamura competitive starting positions for…
Hitech has added Jacob Micallef to its GB3 Championship line-up for selected rounds during the remainder of the 2026 season. The 16-year-old will step into the programme as Jin Nakamura leaves the championship to focus fully on his FIA Formula 3 campaign. Meanwhile, Micallef will continue to contest the complete F4 Spanish Championship season alongside…
Jin Nakamura believes the long break between 2026 F3 rounds has helped him sharpen his skills ahead of his first appearance in Monaco next month. The Hitech driver has spent recent weeks balancing simulator work, fitness training and GB3 Championship duties as he looks to build momentum following his maiden points finish in Melbourne. The…
The 2026 GB3 Championship has burst into life at Silverstone, delivering a weekend defined by fine margins, dramatic races and standout performances. From the very first laps of testing, the competitive tone became clear, with multiple drivers and teams separated by less than a second. Although Deagen Fairclough initially set the pace in Thursday testing,…
Jin Nakamura closed out his first 2026 GB3 weekend in style by claiming a dramatic last-lap victory at Silverstone. Although he admitted to a difficult event overall, the Hitech driver delivered when it mattered most, capitalising on a late opportunity to secure a memorable win. As a result, he left the opening round with strong…
