Nicola Lacorte highlights DAMS progress and lessons from endurance racing in IMSA before his second FIA F3 season in 2026.
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Lacorte sees “big progression” as DAMS builds momentum for 2026 F3 campaign

Nicola Lacorte enters his second season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship determined to translate winter progress into on-track results with DAMS Lucas Oil. After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the 18-year-old Italian believes both he and the team have taken decisive steps forward. With experience across junior single-seaters and endurance racing, Lacorte approaches the new…

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Mattia Colnaghi F3 rookie during pre-season testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
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Red Bull Junior Colnaghi focused on maximising potential in 2026 rookie F3 campaign with MP Motorsport

As he prepares for his rookie FIA Formula 3 campaign with MP Motorsport, Mattia Colnaghi enters the 2026 season carrying momentum, continuity and academy backing. The Italo-Argentine driver secured the Spanish F4 title and impressed in Eurocup-3 before stepping up to Formula 3, where he now competes as part of the Red Bull Junior Team…

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DAMS Lucas Oil Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi outlines his 2026 F3 rookie goals and reflects on Thai pride in a landmark year for national motorsport.
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Bhirombhakdi “very proud” to represent Thailand as he takes on 2026 F3 rookie campaign with DAMS Lucas Oil

As he prepares for his rookie campaign in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship with DAMS Lucas Oil, Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi approaches F3 season clear on his goals and aware of his home nation’s support. Speaking during a pre-season media session attended by Pit Debrief, he outlined both his personal objectives and the wider significance of…

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Shin outlines his 2026 FIA F3 return with Hitech, highlighting winter recovery, tyre management focus and lessons from past guest appearances.
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“I’m really excited to see what we can do together with Hitech” — Shin optimistic ahead of 2026 return to F3

As he prepares to embark on his first full FIA Formula 3 campaign with Hitech, Michael Shin enters 2026 with renewed confidence and a clear sense of direction. Following his three-round guest appearance in 2023, and continued development across other categories, the Korean driver returns to F3 determined to translate his extensive experience into consistent…

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Brando Badoer discussed his 2026 F3 season expectations with Rodin Motorsport ahead of the season.
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Badoer targets top results with Rodin Motorsport for the 2026 F3 season

Brando Badoer enters the 2026 FIA F3 season with renewed determination and a fresh start at Rodin Motorsport. Speaking during a press conference attended by Pit Debrief, the Italian outlined his ambitions ahead of the new campaign. Speaking during a press conference attended by Pit Debrief, the Italian outlined his ambitions ahead of the new…

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ART Grand Prix’s rookies impress in 2026 F3 Barcelona pre-season testing, with Kato, Gładysz and Le confident ahead of Melbourne.
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Kato, Gładysz and Le impress in Barcelona pre-season testing as ART build momentum ahead of 2026 F3 Melbourne opener

ART Grand Prix concluded the 2026 FIA F3 pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with confidence and clarity. Across three demanding days, the French squad completed 593 laps and saw all three of their rookies establish themselves as contenders ahead of the Melbourne opener. Although rivals such as Trident and Campos Racing topped individual…

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Théophile Naël led the morning session, Nicola Lacorte topped the afternoon session on final day of 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona.
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2026 F3 Pre-Season Testing | Barcelona | Naël tops Day 3; Lacorte shines in the afternoon

The final day of 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona showed strong performances, with Théophile Naël of Campos Racing taking top honours in the morning session and Nicola Lacorte of DAMS Lucas Oil taking the lead in the afternoon. As the teams refine their setups, Day 3 provided key insights into the drivers’ form ahead…

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Ugo Ugochukwu leads Campos Racing in Barcelona F3 testing, reflecting on strong performance and preparing for the 2026 season.
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Ugochukwu optimistic after “a pretty positive” with Campos on Day 2 of 2026 F3 testing in Barcelona

Ugo Ugochukwu has been one of the standout drivers in the 2026 F3 pre-season testing, with Campos Racing’s American driver showing strong pace throughout the sessions in Barcelona. Leading the team in the afternoon session of Day 2, Ugochukwu’s performance highlighted his growing confidence as he adapts to life with Campos. Ugochukwu leads Campos Racing…

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Freddie Slater and Ugo Ugochukwu top the timesheets on Day 2 of 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona, showcasing strong performances.
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2026 F3 Pre-Season Testing | Barcelona | Slater tops Day 2; Ugochukwu leads afternoon running

The second day of pre-season testing for the 2026 F3 Championship in Barcelona saw some intense competition and impressive performances. TRIDENT’s Freddie Slater topped the morning session, while Campos Racing’s Ugo Ugochukwu claimed the afternoon honours. As teams continue to fine-tune their setups and strategies, Day 2 showed the potential for some exciting battles this…

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Freddie Slater tops Day 1 of 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona as the Trident driver shines in tricky, wet-to-dry conditions.
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Slater hails “a productive afternoon” after topping Day 1 of F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona

Freddie Slater made an eye-catching start to his 2026 F3 campaign by topping the timesheets on Day 1 of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Driving for Trident, the British teenager overcame a disrupted opening day to emerge as the fastest driver once conditions improved, underlining both his pace and adaptability ahead of the…

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