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Alex Powell only contested the final two rounds of the 2026 FIA F3 season, but the American-Jamaican driver made enough of an impression to turn a late call-up into a promising introduction to the championship. PREMA Racing drafted Powell in for Monza and Madrid following Louis Sharp’s departure, giving the 18-year-old little time to prepare…
Freddie Slater will make his Formula 1 (F1) race weekend debut with Audi after the German manufacturer confirmed that the British driver will participate in Free Practice 1 (FP1) at both the 2026 Mexico City and São Paulo Grands Prix. The appearances will mark another significant milestone for the 18-year-old following his successful rookie season…
Matteo De Palo’s final position in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 standings tells only part of the story of his rookie campaign. The TRIDENT driver finished 24th with seven points, far behind teammates Freddie Slater and Noah Strømsted, but his season also included a weekend where he demonstrated genuine race-winning pace. Silverstone provided that high…
Francisco Macedo described his first experience of FIA Formula 3 (F3) machinery as an unexpected but enjoyable opportunity after recording the fastest lap of Day 2 of the 2026 post-season testing at the Circuito de Jerez. The Portuguese driver received a late call-up from Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) but quickly adapted to the car, setting…
Francisco Macedo secured the fastest lap of the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season test at Jerez, recording a 1:29.766 for Van Amersfoort Racing during Wednesday morning’s qualifying simulations. The Portuguese driver led a one-two for the Dutch outfit, finishing 0.169 seconds ahead of teammate Enzo Deligny. Rodin Motorsport’s Pedro Clerot completed the morning’s top…
Kean Nakamura-Berta described his first day of 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season testing as a productive learning experience after setting the fastest lap at the Circuito de Jerez. The British driver recorded a 1:31.169 for Trident during Tuesday afternoon’s session, narrowly beating Campos Racing’s Mattia Colnaghi and Ernesto Rivera. The Williams Driver Academy member…
Kean Nakamura-Berta topped the opening day of 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season testing at the Circuito de Jerez, delivering a late 1:31.169 for Trident during Tuesday afternoon’s session. The British driver finished just 0.002 seconds ahead of Campos Racing’s Mattia Colnaghi, while Ernesto Rivera completed the top three. Rivera had previously set the pace…
The FIA has confirmed that they have approved a new test house and debris fence manufacturer for the Asia-Pacific region. The governing body will be helping to improve safety in a part of the world where Motorsport continues to rapidly grow in popularity. Debris fences are hugely important alongside the constant improvements in car safety….
The 2027 FIA Formula 3 Championship (FIA F3) enters its ninth season under the current championship banner, continuing its role as one of the most important stepping stones on the road to Formula 1 (F1). Positioned directly below FIA Formula 2 (F2), the championship remains a crucial part of the FIA’s single-seater development pathway, offering…
MP Motorsport has confirmed that Zhenrui Chi will graduate to the FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship in 2027, continuing his partnership with the Dutch outfit following a competitive season in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The 17-year-old Aston Martin Driver Academy member finished eighth in the 2026 FREC Drivers’ Championship and will now…
