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…
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…
Louis Sharp enters the 2026 F3 season opener in Melbourne at the Australian GP with a renewed sense of purpose and confidence. After a challenging debut campaign, the New Zealander has switched to Italian outfit PREMA Racing for his second F3 season, seeking a fresh start and aiming to deliver stronger results. Sharp “really excited”…
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…
PREMA Racing’s Louis Sharp heads into the 2026 F3 season with renewed determination following a challenging rookie campaign with Rodin Motorsport. The New Zealander arrived in Formula 3 on the back of consecutive titles in British F4 and GB3, but faced a significant step during the 2025 season. Now returning to the grid with a…
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,…
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…
Louis Sharp closed Saturday at Highlands Motorsport Park with a valuable third-place finish in Race 1 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The result capped a demanding day that tested both driver and team, yet ultimately rewarded persistence and composure during the opening race of the final weekend. With limited overtaking…
