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Payton Westcott reflects on her maiden F1 Academy win at Zandvoort and the confidence it gives her ahead of Sunday’s Feature Race.

Westcott “so relieved” after maiden F1 Academy victory at Zandvoort

Karishma Persad10 hours ago10 hours ago04 mins

Payton Westcott described her maiden F1 Academy victory as a major confidence boost after controlling the Dutch GP Reverse Grid Race from start to finish at Zandvoort. The PREMA Racing driver originally qualified ninth before Zoe Florescu’s disqualification promoted her to eighth and, consequently, reverse-grid pole. Westcott capitalised fully on the opportunity, controlling the start…

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Granada targets a top-eight result and more as she looks to build on strong Free Practice pace at the 2026 F1 Academy Zandvoort round.

Granada sets sights “much higher” than top eight ahead of 2026 F1 Academy Zandvoort Qualifying

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 day ago1 day ago04 mins

Natalia Granada made an encouraging start to her first F1 Academy race weekend at Zandvoort, finishing fifth in a disrupted Free Practice session ahead of the 2026 Dutch GP. The PREMA Racing driver emerged as the highest-placed rookie after setting a 1:38.985, despite two red flags and changing weather conditions limiting the amount of representative…

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Alex Powell will replace Louis Sharp at PREMA Racing for the final two rounds of the 2026 F3 season.

Alex Powell to replace Sharp at PREMA Racing for final rounds of 2026 F3 season

Yi Xing Lim2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

18 year-old American-Jamaican driver Alex Powell is set to replace Louis Sharp at PREMA Racing for the final two rounds of the 2026 F3 season. With Sharp’s departure, the 18 year-old will race alongside James Wharton and José Garfais at the team. In addition to racing in the final two rounds of the season, Powell…

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Louis Sharp leaves PREMA before the end of the 2026 FIA F3 season to focus on securing the right options for 2027.

Sharp leaves PREMA before end of 2026 F3 season

Chiara Martin2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

PREMA Racing have confirmed that Louis Sharp will leave the team before the end of the 2026 Formula 3 (F3) season. The team announced that both parties had jointly agreed that Sharp would not continue with PREMA for the remaining rounds of the campaign. According to PREMA, the decision was made mutually to allow the…

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Bearman reflects on his F2 career, key victories, lessons learned and how Formula 2 prepared him for the step up to F1.

Bearman reflects on F2 lessons, victories and the road to F1

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 days ago3 days ago04 mins

Oliver Bearman has reflected on the role Formula 2 (F2) played in his development, highlighting the lessons, victories, and relationships that helped shape his journey towards Formula 1 (F1). The Briton spent two seasons with PREMA Racing in the championship, collecting eight victories before making the step up to Formula 1. Across those campaigns, Bearman…

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Colombian F2 driver Montoya celebrates his roots with a Maluma-inspired helmet, World Cup racewear and a tribute to his father

Montoya celebrates Colombian identity with Maluma helmet and World Cup-inspired race suit

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Sebastián Montoya has brought his Colombian roots to the forefront with a special race weekend look, combining a Maluma-inspired helmet with racewear celebrating Colombia’s football identity. The Formula 2 driver worked with the Colombian artist on a helmet linked to his new album Loco X Volver, while also incorporating references to his father Juan Pablo…

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2026 F1 Academy Mid-Season Review: Mathilda Paatz

Antonina Jaromin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Mathilda Paatz has so far endured an impressive but inconsistent start to her rookie 2026 F1 Academy campaign. After competing in the French F4 Championship and F4 CEZ Championship, Paatz received the opportunity to make her F1 Academy debut during the 2025 Montreal round as a Wild Card. While a tough Qualifying, two DNFs, and…

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Louis Sharp takes positives from 2026 Silverstone as PREMA finds pace and he matches his best F3 result before Spa.

Sharp encouraged by PREMA F3 progress despite missed Silverstone trophy

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Louis Sharp left Silverstone frustrated not to claim a trophy, but the PREMA Racing driver still viewed the weekend as an important step forward in his 2026 F3 campaign. The New Zealander enjoyed his strongest Qualifying performance of the season, placing third on the grid and securing his first top-10 Qualifying result of 2026. He…

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Rashid Al Dhaheri took the FREC lead after Round 5 at the Hungaroring as R-ace GP extended its advantage.

2026 | FREC | Hungaroring | Standings after Round 5

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Rashid Al Dhaheri has taken control of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) after a decisive fifth round at the Hungaroring. The R-ace GP driver arrived in Hungary third in the standings, 15 points behind Sebastian Wheldon. However, a second place in Race 1 and victory in Race 2 moved him onto 151…

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Louis Sharp finished P3 in the F3 Qualifying session at the Silverstone Round, showcasing his best Qualifying result in 2026.

Sharp secures career-best F3 Qualifying result at Silverstone after challenging start to 2026

Shania Wallage2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Louis Sharp described his third-place qualifying result at Silverstone as a satisfying reward after a difficult opening half of the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) season, with the PREMA Racing driver finally converting the pace he has felt was there all year. After qualifying third for Sunday’s Feature Race, his best Formula 3 qualifying result…

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