Fionn McLaughlin will continue his ascent through the junior single-seater ladder as he steps up to FIA F3 with Hitech TGR for 2026. After securing the British F4 title in 2025, the Irish driver extends his long-standing relationship with the Silverstone-based outfit, carrying forward the momentum of a highly successful debut season and the backing…
Gerrard Xie made the move to Europe in 2023 before eventually stepping up to FIA F3 this season. The Chinese driver’s best result of the season came in the Hungarian GP Sprint, where he finished tenth—his sole points finish of the year. Back in June, Xie spoke exclusively to Pit Debrief as he reflected on…
Michael Shin will return full-time to the FIA F3 grid in 2026 with Hitech TGR. Having previously competed in F3 in 2023 with PHM Racing by Charouz and in the GB3 Championship with Hitech Pulse-Eight, Shin brings valuable experience and familiarity with the team. He enters the new season focused on applying the lessons learned…
Rafael Câmara capped a remarkable 2025 Formula 3 season by winning the FIA Rookie of the Year Award, sealing recognition for one of the most commanding debut campaigns in modern F3 history. Driving for Trident and backed by the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy, Câmara broke the FIA F3 record for pole positions in a single…
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…
Taito Kato is gearing up for a thrilling step up to F3 in 2026, bringing with him a wealth of experience gained through his successful career in junior single-seater categories. The Japanese driver made a remarkable start to his motorsport journey, clinching the 2024 French F4 title and then finishing seventh in the 2025 Formula…
Trident’s Team Manager Giacomo Ricci and Campos Racing’s Team Principal Adrian Campos Jr. shared their insights on the new generation of FIA F3 cars, which debuted on track for the first time this year. During Thursday’s media session at the season finale in Monza, Ricci and Campos Jr. spoke to Pit Debrief and other media…
When a driver wins races, their performance often becomes the main headline. Yet for Thai racer Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak, competing in F3 for Campos Racing in 2025, it was not only his three victories—including a spectacular triumph at Monza’s Feature Race—that caught attention, but also the striking symbolism behind his helmet. His design this year told…
In a championship defined by unpredictability, technical precision, and ruthless competition, few rookies in Formula 3 history have delivered a campaign as composed and commanding as Rafael Câmara did in 2025. Arriving as a Ferrari Driver Academy prospect and stepping into a competitive Trident seat, expectations were high, but what followed exceeded them. Câmara’s 2025…
Returning to the F3 grid in 2026, Rodin Motorsport’s Christian Ho aims for a more consistent season with his new team. After spending his rookie year with DAMS Lucas Oil, the Singaporean joins Rodin Motorsport for the first time and reflected on his experience with the team so far. He said: “It feels good, obviously,…
