Nicola Lacorte backs DAMS to fight at Silverstone after Austria progress, with qualifying and tyre management central to his hopes.
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Lacorte backs DAMS to fight at the top at 2026 Silverstone F3 Round

Nicola Lacorte heads to Silverstone with renewed confidence after DAMS Lucas Oil demonstrated its progress during the previous 2026 F3 round in Austria. The Italian driver scored his first points of the season at the Red Bull Ring after showing competitive pace throughout the weekend. He now wants to build on that breakthrough at one…

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Nicola Lacorte charged from 17th to ninth in Spielberg, scoring his first 2026 F3 points and building renewed DAMS momentum for Silverstone.
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“We’re able to fight”: Lacorte hails first 2026 F3 points after Spielberg comeback

Nicola Lacorte believes his recovery through the field in the 2026 Spielberg F3 Feature Race demonstrated the potential that he and DAMS Lucas Oil can unlock this season. The Italian started 17th at the Red Bull Ring but combined strong race pace with several decisive overtakes to finish ninth. Consequently, he secured his first points…

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From standout performances to opportunities that slipped away, here are the biggest winners and losers from the 2026 F3 Barcelona Round.
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F3: The winners and losers of the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

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…

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Nicola Lacorte targets major progress in his 2026 F3 season with DAMS after extensive winter development.
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Lacorte confident of breakthrough as DAMS prepare for 2026 F3 season

Nicola Lacorte approaches the 2026 F3 campaign determined to transform experience into results with DAMS Lucas Oil. After a demanding rookie year in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, the Italian driver returns with DAMS Lucas Oil carrying renewed confidence, stronger technical understanding and a clear development roadmap. His first season in F3 delivered a best…

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DAMS Lucas Oil show clear progress in 2026 Barcelona F3 pre-season testing, with Lacorte topping Day 3 ahead of Melbourne opener.
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Hache: DAMS “made some progress” after encouraging 2026 F3 pre-season test

DAMS Lucas Oil head into their second FIA Formula 3 campaign convinced they have made tangible progress after an assured 2026 F3 pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Across the three days, the French squad completed 601 laps — the fifth-highest tally of any team — while also demonstrating eye-catching one-lap pace when conditions…

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Nicola Lacorte highlights DAMS progress and lessons from endurance racing in IMSA before his second FIA F3 season in 2026.
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Lacorte sees “big progression” as DAMS builds momentum for 2026 F3 campaign

Nicola Lacorte enters his second season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship determined to translate winter progress into on-track results with DAMS Lucas Oil. After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the 18-year-old Italian believes both he and the team have taken decisive steps forward. With experience across junior single-seaters and endurance racing, Lacorte approaches the new…

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Théophile Naël led the morning session, Nicola Lacorte topped the afternoon session on final day of 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona.
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2026 F3 Pre-Season Testing | Barcelona | Naël tops Day 3; Lacorte shines in the afternoon

The final day of 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona showed strong performances, with Théophile Naël of Campos Racing taking top honours in the morning session and Nicola Lacorte of DAMS Lucas Oil taking the lead in the afternoon. As the teams refine their setups, Day 3 provided key insights into the drivers’ form ahead…

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