Taito Kato believes ART Grand Prix can fight near the front after an encouraging F3 start to the 2026 season in Melbourne.
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Kato confident ahead of Monaco after encouraging performance in 2026 F3 Melbourne opener with ART

Taito Kato believes both he and ART Grand Prix possess the pace required to compete regularly at the front of the FIA F3 Championship following an encouraging start to the 2026 campaign. The Japanese rookie immediately impressed during the opening round in Melbourne, where he qualified seventh before converting that strong position into a podium…

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ART Grand Prix delivered a strong performance at the F3 2026 Australian GP.
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ART Grand Prix satisfied with strong start to their campaign at F3 2026 Australian GP

ART Grand Prix opened its 2026 F3 campaign strongly at the Australian GP in Melbourne, securing four top-six finishes across the Sprint and Feature Races. With an all-rookie line-up, the team delivered an encouraging performance. Taito Kato and Maciej Gładysz both scored valuable points, while Kanato Le endured a more difficult weekend. Le retired from…

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Taito Kato reflects on his maiden F3 podium at the Australian GP and explains why qualifying improvement will be key this season.
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“My next target is a win” – Kato eyes progress after F3 Feature Race podium at Australian GP

Taito Kato secured the first podium finish of his F3 career during the Feature Race at the 2026 Australian GP weekend. The ART Grand Prix rookie finished third after a chaotic race at Albert Park Circuit that featured multiple Safety Cars and several penalties which reshaped the final classification. Although the final result was influenced…

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Ugo Ugochukwu wins chaotic F3 Feature Race in Melbourne as penalties, crashes, and Safety Cars reshape the Australian GP order.
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F3 | 2026 Australian GP | Feature Race | Ugochukwu secures maiden victory as penalties reshape final order

Campos Racing’s Ugo Ugochukwu secured victory in a dramatic FIA F3 Feature Race at the 2026 Australian GP, overcoming multiple Safety Cars, penalties, and incidents throughout the field. The race featured early chaos, intense midfield battles, and several steward investigations, while a series of time penalties reshaped the final classification. With PREMA Racing forced to…

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Taito Kato calls F3 a dream come true after strong Barcelona test and sets top-five target for opening rounds.
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Kato: “It’s been my dream” to join F3 as ART driver targets strong 2026 start

Taito Kato enters the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship season determined to convert a promising winter into competitive F3 performances with ART Grand Prix. The Japanese driver enjoyed an encouraging pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where he consistently featured near the top of the timesheets across all three days. Notably, he set the…

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Kean Nakamura-Berta claims the 2026 FRME title in a thrilling season, with standout performances from Al Dhaheri, Wheldon, and Mumbai Falcons.
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A review of the 2026 FRME Trophy: Nakamura-Berta beats Al Dhaheri to title after close competition across four rounds

The 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy season was an intense and thrilling campaign, full of unexpected twists, exceptional performances, and dramatic showdowns. Over the course of four rounds, the championship unfolded in a highly competitive field, where raw speed, strategic decisions, and nerves of steel proved to be decisive. Kean Nakamura-Berta emerged as…

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Taito Kato stresses teamwork, shared confidence and qualifying precision ahead of his rookie 2026 FIA F3 campaign with ART.
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Kato highlights collaboration and Qualifying focus for ART Grand Prix’s 2026 F3 campaign

Taito Kato enters his first FIA Formula 3 season determined to convert collective preparation into competitive performance with ART Grand Prix. After securing the 2024 French F4 title and progressing through Formula Regional, the 18-year-old now steps into one of the most tightly contested grids in junior single-seater racing. With two fellow rookies alongside him…

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