James Wharton joins PREMA Racing for 2026 F3 season.
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James Wharton joins PREMA Racing for 2026 F3 season

PREMA Racing have announced 19 year-old Australian James Wharton as their second signing for the 2026 F3 season. Following his participation in the post-season Jerez test with the team, Wharton recorded a best finish of 7th during Day 2’s morning session. After completing his rookie season with ART Grand Prix this year, the Australian returns…

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F3 Hungarian GP, ART Grand Prix's James Wharton on track
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Despite “tough opposition” in front, Wharton aims for another Sprint win in Hungary

James Wharton has returned to the top ten of the Qualifying charts in the F3 Hungarian GP Qualifying session. Setting the 10th fastest time, the Australian will be off from P3 in the Sprint Race. This is due to the reverse grid format. Speaking post-session, Wharton praised a strong session, emphasising the strength of his…

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James Wharton (F3) of ART Grand Prix at the 2025 British GP in Silverstone
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Wharton on F3 Silverstone success: “A huge step forward” at the 2025 British GP

James Wharton left Silverstone feeling hugely satisfied after a spectacular surge through the pack during the F3 Feature Race at the 2025 British GP. The Australian rookie, driving for ART Grand Prix, made a brilliant recovery from P20 on the grid, finishing the race in sixth place. This remarkable performance was the result of a…

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As the dust settles on 2025 F3 Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring, it’s time to break down who were the winners and losers of the weekend.
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F3: The winners and losers of the 2025 Austrian GP

The 2025 F3 Austrian GP delivered plenty of chaos, featuring multiple red flags in Practice and just as many safety cars during both the Sprint and Feature Races. The Red Bull Ring offered ample overtaking opportunities, but that also meant drivers leading DRS trains often dropped back without the benefit of slipstream. With several post-race…

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ART Grand Prix's James Wharton in the 2025 F3 season
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ART Grand Prix’s James Wharton targets strong finish in 2025 F3 rookie season

James Wharton’s first season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship has presented unexpected challenges, but the Australian remains resolute. After a difficult start to the 2025 F3 season, ART Grand Prix’s Wharton aims to build on his recent momentum and deliver consistent results in the remaining rounds of the campaign. A breakthrough in Barcelona Wharton…

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James Wharton at Monaco
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Wharton admits “getting the peak of the tyre” is key to curing his FIA F3 qualifying struggles

James Wharton has endured a stuttering start to his FIA F3 campaign with ART Grand Prix as he is yet to score a point. The Australian driver took a slight step forward last time out in Monaco. He finished in 11th place in the Feature Race, on the fringes of the top 10 points-paying positions….

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