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ART Grand Prix's Taito Kato tops F3 Barcelona testing with a 1:27.902 and praises improved race pace after a productive final day.
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Taito Kato praises ART Grand Prix progress after topping F3 Barcelona post-season test

Karishma Persad08 mins

ART Grand Prix’s Taito Kato concluded the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season testing programme with the fastest lap across both days at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Japanese driver recorded a 1:27.902 during Tuesday morning’s session, narrowly beating Campos Racing’s Ernesto Rivera and Rodin Motorsport’s Alessandro Giusti. Kato’s performance represented a significant improvement over…

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Gerrard Xie 2026 F3 season review
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2026 F3 | Season Review | Gerrard Xie

Antonina Jaromin04 mins

Gerrard Xie enjoyed several breakthrough moments during the 2026 F3 season, but inconsistent results and poor qualifying performance ultimately overshadowed his progress. The Chinese driver stepped up to single-seaters in 2022, winning both the F4 Chinese Championship and the Formula Renault Super Challenge in his debut year. He also secured second at the Macau Grand…

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ART Grand Prix's Taito Kato tops the 2026 F3 Barcelona test with 1:27.902, while Trident's Niccolò Maccagnani leads the afternoon.
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2026 FIA F3 post-season testing | Day 2 | Kato tops Barcelona as Maccagnani leads final session

Karishma Persad014 mins

ART Grand Prix’s Taito Kato recorded the fastest lap of the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Barcelona post-season test, delivering a 1:27.902 during Tuesday morning’s session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Japanese driver finished just 0.012s ahead of Campos Racing’s Ernesto Rivera, while Rodin Motorsport’s Alessandro Giusti completed the leading three, with the trio…

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Matteo De Palo praises MP Motorsport's early progress after topping 2026 F3 Barcelona testing as he works to rebuild confidence.
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De Palo credits MP Motorsport partnership for renewed confidence after topping 2026 F3 post-season Barcelona testing

Karishma Persad010 mins

MP Motorsport’s Matteo De Palo expressed renewed confidence in his preparations for the 2027 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship after setting the fastest time on the opening day of post-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Italian recorded a 1:28.516 during Monday morning’s session, finishing 0.269s ahead of Rodin Motorsport’s Alessandro Giusti and establishing…

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De Palo tops Day 1 of 2026 FIA F3 Barcelona post-season testing for MP Motorsport as Rivera leads the afternoon session for Campos
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2026 FIA F3 post-season testing | Day 1 | De Palo tops Barcelona opening day for MP Motorsport

Karishma Persad011 mins

MP Motorsport’s Matteo De Palo recorded the fastest lap on the opening day of 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, delivering a 1:28.516 during Monday morning’s session. The Italian finished 0.269s ahead of Rodin Motorsport’s Alessandro Giusti, while Campos Racing’s Ernesto Rivera completed the morning top three. Rivera subsequently…

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Barcelona hosts the final 2026 FIA F3 post-season testing, with 30 cars, Yevan David joining VAR and two days of running before 2027.
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2026 FIA F3 post-season testing: Full Barcelona preview and entry list

Karishma Persad018 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season testing programme concludes with two days of running at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 26–27 October, bringing the championship’s final official track activities of the year to a close. Following the opening test at Jerez, all ten teams will return to action with 30 drivers as preparations for…

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Freddie Slater earns two Audi F1 practice outings in Mexico City and Sao Paulo after finishing second in 2026 F3 ahead of his F2 debut.
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Freddie Slater to make F1 practice debut with Audi in Mexico and Brazil

Karishma Persad06 mins

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…

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Francisco Macedo tops FIA F3 post-season testing at Jerez after a late VAR call-up, reflecting on tyre management and his F3 debut
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Macedo highlights tyre management challenge after topping Day 2 of 2026 FIA F3 Jerez testing

Karishma Persad06 mins

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…

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