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Ugo Ugochukwu wins chaotic F3 Feature Race in Melbourne as penalties, crashes, and Safety Cars reshape the Australian GP order.

F3 | 2026 Australian GP | Feature Race | Ugochukwu secures maiden victory as penalties reshape final order

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

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…

The 2026 FIA Formula 3 season explained: calendar dates, cars, rules, teams and why F3 remains the key step on the road to F1.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago030 mins

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…

Taito Kato calls F3 a dream come true after strong Barcelona test and sets top-five target for opening rounds.

Kato: “It’s been my dream” to join F3 as ART driver targets strong 2026 start

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

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…

Kean Nakamura-Berta claims the 2026 FRME title in a thrilling season, with standout performances from Al Dhaheri, Wheldon, and Mumbai Falcons.

A review of the 2026 FRME Trophy: Nakamura-Berta beats Al Dhaheri to title after close competition across four rounds

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago014 mins

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…

Taito Kato stresses teamwork, shared confidence and qualifying precision ahead of his rookie 2026 FIA F3 campaign with ART.

Kato highlights collaboration and Qualifying focus for ART Grand Prix’s 2026 F3 campaign

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

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…

ART Grand Prix’s rookies impress in 2026 F3 Barcelona pre-season testing, with Kato, Gładysz and Le confident ahead of Melbourne.

Kato, Gładysz and Le impress in Barcelona pre-season testing as ART build momentum ahead of 2026 F3 Melbourne opener

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

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…

Taito Kato converts pole into victory in 2026 FRME Dubai Race 1 as Abkhazava and Nakamura-Berta complete the podium.

FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Race 1 | Kato converts pole to dominant victory in weekend opener

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

A controlled drive from pole position was converted into a dominant victory as ART Grand Prix’s Taito Kato secured Race 1 honours at the 2026 FRME Round 3 in Dubai. Behind him, Alexander Abkhazava and Kean Nakamura-Berta completed the podium after a race shaped by early battles, local yellow flags, penalties, and consistent pressure through…

2026 FRME Round 3 qualifying delivers split poles at Dubai Autodrome as Kato leads Q1 and Powell shines after a red-flag-hit Q2.

FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Qualifying | Kato and Powell split poles after frenetic twin qualifying sessions

Karishma Persad5 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Qualifying for Round 3 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at the Dubai Autodrome delivered two intense and contrasting sessions, as clear skies and warm conditions replaced the damp challenges seen earlier in the season. Across Qualifying 1 and Qualifying 2, constant lap time evolution, frequent track limits violations, and a red…

Christian Ho wins a dramatic 2026 FRME Trophy Race 2 at Yas Marina after Safety Cars, penalties and late-race battles.

FRME | 2026 | Round 1 | Yas Marina | Race 2 | Drama-filled race sees Ho claim Yas Marina win

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Race 2 of the opening round of the 2026 FRME Trophy delivered a dramatic and heavily interrupted contest at Yas Marina. Multiple Safety Car periods, several collisions and a decisive penalty shaped the outcome, while tyre management and restart execution proved crucial. Despite the chaos, MP Motorsport’s Christian Ho emerged victorious after seizing the lead…

Formula 3 race winner Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak joins ART Grand Prix for the final round of the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy.

Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak replaces Taito Kato for 2026 FRME Trophy finale with ART Grand Prix

Karishma Persad6 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak will contest the final round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy with ART Grand Prix, replacing Taito Kato for the season finale at Lusail. The one-off appearance comes as the Thai driver prepares to step up to FIA Formula 2 full-time with ART in 2026. At 20 years old, Inthraphuvasak…