Tag: 2026 Melbourne F3 Round

Bruno Del Pino wins Melbourne Sprint Race, boosting confidence as he begins his 2026 F3 season with Van Amersfoort Racing.
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“I feel really confident this season” – del Pino reflects on Melbourne victory and aims for 2026 F3 campaign

Karishma Persad05 mins

Bruno Del Pino began his second FIA Formula 3 Championship campaign by securing victory in the 2026 Melbourne F3 Sprint Race. The Spaniard delivered a controlled and measured performance, managing the race from start to finish and converting his opportunity into a win. Importantly, the result represents a clear step forward compared to his rookie…

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Ernesto Rivera continues recovery after missing the 2026 F3 opener in Melbourne, staying sharp through data analysis, team debriefs and simulator work.
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Rivera determined to return stronger after missing 2026 F3 Melbourne opener due to injury

Karishma Persad05 mins

Campos Racing enjoyed a highly encouraging start to the new season during the opening round in Melbourne. However, while the team celebrated strong results on track, one of its full-time drivers could only follow the action from the sidelines. Mexican rookie Ernesto Rivera was replaced by Patrick Heuzeroeder for the opening 2026 F3 event after…

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Bruno del Pino 2026 F3 Australian GP
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Del Pino reflects on his 2026 F3 Australian GP success: “We started off in the right direction”

Antonina Jaromin03 mins

Bruno del Pino made a strong start to the 2026 F3 season at the Australian GP, where he secured Sprint Race victory and a Feature Race P4. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver qualified P12 to claim reverse-grid pole position, with his teammate Enzo Deligny alongside him on the front row. At lights out, del Pino…

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Pedro Clerot fights from P19 to P8 in the F3 Feature Race at the 2026 Australian GP, securing his first championship points with Rodin Motorsport.
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Clerot delighted after taking points in debut F3 Feature Race at the 2026 Australian GP

Karishma Persad06 mins

Rodin Motorsport’s Pedro Clerot made a remarkable impression in his F3 debut at the 2026 Australian GP, demonstrating both skill and composure in a challenging weekend. The Brazilian driver faced adversity from the outset, with a brake issue in Qualifying leaving him down in 19th place. Despite this, he steadily progressed through the field in…

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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

Karishma Persad07 mins

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 leads the F3 standings after a chaotic 2026 Australian GP Feature Race, with Van Amersfoort Racing leading the Teams'
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2026 F3 Championship standings after the Australian GP Feature Race

Karishma Persad04 mins

The first Feature Race of the 2026 FIA F3 Championship produced immediate drama at the Australian GP. Although Bruno del Pino entered Sunday’s Feature Race as the championship leader after winning the Sprint Race, the standings shifted significantly by the end of the weekend. Ultimately, Ugo Ugochukwu delivered a commanding performance to secure victory in…

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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

Karishma Persad08 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…

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Otmar Szafnauer praises Melbourne F3 Sprint Race one-two for VAR and urges the team to turn podium finishes into a regular target in 2026.
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“Your objective needs to be the podium every time” – Szafnauer after VAR 1–2 in Melbourne F3 Sprint Race

Karishma Persad04 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing CEO and Managing Partner Otmar Szafnauer praised his team after their dominant one-two finish in the F3 Sprint Race at the 2026 Australian GP. However, he also urged the team to convert the early success into consistent podium finishes throughout the 2026 season. Strong pace delivers one-two Sprint Race finish for VAR…

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Brando Badoer reflects on his podium in the shortened 2026 F3 Australian GP Sprint Race, discussing his start, red flag reaction and season goals.
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“A good start” – Badoer on maiden F3 podium after P3 in Australian GP Sprint Race

Karishma Persad05 mins

Brando Badoer opened his 2026 F3 campaign with a podium finish in the Sprint Race at the Australian GP. The Rodin Motorsport driver secured third place after a strong opening lap before the race ended early due to a red flag. Van Amersfoort Racing drivers Bruno del Pino and Enzo Deligny claimed a dominant one-two…

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