FIA Formula 3 CEO Bruno Michel believes the 2026 championship remains finely poised after two eventful F3 rounds at Spa-Francorchamps and the Hungaroring reshaped the title battle heading into the summer break. Freddie Slater emerged from Budapest as the new Drivers’ Championship leader after finally claiming his maiden F3 victory, overtaking Ugo Ugochukwu at the…
With the start of the summer break, Formula 2 and Formula 3 CEO Bruno Michel debriefed the last rounds of the 2026 F2 Championship expecting an intense battle. Speaking with the media Michel shared his thoughts on the top five contenders, stressing that the upper three have the most potential to win the 2026 F2…
FIA Formula 3 CEO Bruno Michel has reflected on two action-packed weekends in Monaco and Barcelona as the 2026 F3 championship battle continues to take shape. After a lengthy break following the season opener in Melbourne, F3 returned at one of the calendar’s most demanding venues. Monaco placed a premium on Qualifying and track position,…
Every driver entering the FIA Junior Ladder is chasing Formula 1 and other top-level series, yet the pathway meant to lead them there is becoming increasingly limited. The ladder begins with Formula 4, before moving up to Formula 3, Formula 2, and ultimately Formula 1. Each of these categories filters and develops talent, but tight…
As the FIA Formula 2 Championship prepares to make its North American debut at the 2026 Miami GP, its CEO, Bruno Michel, reflected on a decade of transformation for the series—a period that has seen F2 cement its place as the final stepping stone to Formula 1. In an interview with Formula 2 ahead of…
At a recent press conference attended by Pit Debrief, Bruno Michel addressed how Formula 3 will manage a swelling talent pipeline, a broader feeder ecosystem, and heightened expectations around funding, amidst the introduction of the new prize fund. Crucially, he explained how the new prize fits into a coherent strategy that safeguards sporting quality while…
Ahead of the 2025 Hungarian GP, AIX Racing’s Brad Benavides opened up about the lessons learned across his career in single-seater racing, how those experiences shape his current performance, and what it takes to extract the most from equal machinery in F3. As one of the most experienced drivers on the grid this season, Benavides…
At a recent press conference attended by Pit Debrief, Formula 2 and Formula 3 CEO Bruno Michel set out how the new F3 prize fund integrates with a broader financial framework, and then he turned to Formula 2 to clarify what already exists. Michel underscored that the prize in F3 complements long-standing F2 measures, many…
Formula 3 will introduce a one-million-euro prize fund from the 2025 season, paid to the top five finishers in the standings. The champion earns €300,000, second and third receive €250,000 and €200,000, and fourth and fifth take €150,000 and €100,000. Crucially, recipients must graduate to Formula 2 the following year to unlock their award; if…
Formula 3 has introduced a new one-million-euro prize fund for its top five drivers, as of the 2025 season. Under the scheme, the champion receives €300,000, with second and third place awarded €250,000 and €200,000 respectively. The fourth- and fifth-placed finishers claim €150,000 and €100,000 respectively. To qualify, drivers must progress to Formula 2 the…
