Tuukka Taponen was delighted to finally show the pace he and MP Motorsport have had after qualifying second for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Feature Race at Spa-Francorchamps. The Finn was just 0.212 seconds away from pole position, with Freddie Slater taking the top spot in a rain-affected session that ended early after a…
Tuukka Taponen qualified third for the 2026 F3 Austrian GP, missing out on pole position by just four hundredths of a second. The MP Motorsport driver set the fastest time of the session on his opening run, only for traffic to prevent him from improving on his second set of tyres. Speaking in the post-qualifying…
The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Monaco GP delivered plenty of drama around the iconic streets of Monte Carlo. Breakthrough victories, redemption stories, and costly penalties all played a part in shaping the second round of the season. From standout performances to opportunities that slipped away, here are the biggest winners and losers from the…
Tuukka Taponen heads into the next phase of the 2026 FIA F3 season determined to bounce back from a disappointing opening round in Melbourne. The MP Motorsport driver endured a difficult start to the campaign after qualifying 14th at Albert Park and missing out on points in both races. Although the Finnish driver gained positions…
Tuukka Taponen offered a measured insight into the key factors shaping a young driver’s progression through the junior single-seater ranks, reflecting on both the foundations laid early in his career and the demands of racing at the sharp end of F3. Speaking ahead of the 2026 F3 season started in Melbourne, Taponen highlighted the balance…
Ahead of the opening round of the Formula 3 season in Melbourne, Tuukka Taponen reflected on the lessons learned from his previous visit to the Albert Park Circuit and the approach he planned to take into the new campaign. The MP Motorsport driver discussed the value of experience at the season opener, the importance of…
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…
Tuukka Taponen, a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, enters a new phase of his career for the upcoming 2026 FIA F3 Championship with MP Motorsport. Taponen performed well in his first full season in Formula 3 last year finishing 9th in the Drivers’ Championship with three podium finishes. Speaking during a recent virtual media…
MP Motorsport completed a demanding but constructive three-day programme at the 2026 F3 pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. While the timing screens did not always flatter the Dutch outfit, the team focused firmly on long-term gains rather than short-term headlines. Across the test, MP racked up 561 laps, placing strong emphasis on understanding…
Tuukka Taponen heads into the 2026 F3 season with fresh motivation after a demanding winter that combined preparations for a move to MP Motorsport with mandatory military service in Finland. After finishing ninth in the standings as a rookie in 2025, scoring three podiums but no victories, the Ferrari junior now targets the next step…
