Kanato Le believes his maiden Formula 3 podium has given him a significant “confidence boost” after securing P2 during the Sprint Race at the 2026 F3 Budapest Round. Starting from reverse-grid pole, Le endured a difficult start, briefly losing P1 to Gerrard Xie before taking it back in between Turns 1 and 2. The ART…
Kanato Le heads into the FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship’s Spa-Francorchamps Round ready to embrace one of the most iconic circuits on the calendar. Six rounds into his rookie campaign, the Japanese driver has experienced the demanding nature of competing in one of the world’s most competitive junior single-seater championships. While the level of competition…
Kanato Le says he must improve mentally if he wants to fight consistently at the front of the 2026 FIA F3 Championship after enduring a challenging opening weekend in Melbourne. Although ART Grand Prix demonstrated strong pace throughout the season opener, Le struggled to match the performances of his teammates at Albert Park. While Maciej…
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…
A demanding winter of work behind the scenes and competitive racing in New Zealand has reignited self-belief for Kanato Le ahead of his graduation to F3 in 2026 with ART Grand Prix. After joining forces last season in Formula Regional competition, Le and ART now strengthen their partnership on a bigger stage. The move to…
Kanato Le enters his debut campaign in the FIA Formula 3 Championship determined to translate preparation into performance. After building experience across karting, F4, GB3 and Formula Regional competition, Le now steps into F3 with ART Grand Prix for 2026. Having already worked with ART in previous campaigns, Le benefits from valuable continuity at a…
ART Grand Prix concluded the 2026 FIA F3 pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with confidence and clarity. Across three demanding days, the French squad completed 593 laps and saw all three of their rookies establish themselves as contenders ahead of the Melbourne opener. Although rivals such as Trident and Campos Racing topped individual…
The 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season proved to be a thrilling spectacle, packed with intense racing, unpredictable weather, and nail-biting championship battles. From the opening round at Hampton Downs to the dramatic finale at Highlands Motorsport Park, each weekend delivered its fair share of surprises, with drivers showcasing not only their…
After 14 races across four venues, the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) reached its dramatic conclusion at Highlands Motorsport Circuit with the 70th running of the New Zealand Grand Prix. The historic event delivered both prestige and pressure, as Zack Scoular claimed a dominant Grand Prix victory while Ugo Ugochukwu secured the…
Race 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) finale at Highlands Motorsport Park delivered drama from the opening lap to the chequered flag, as Kanato Le controlled proceedings from pole while incidents, investigations and two Safety Car periods shaped the fight behind. A decisive start, timely restarts and late neutralisation ultimately…
