Yamakoshi claimed his maiden FIA Formula 3 (F3) podium in the 2026 Barcelona Round Feature Race, after a strong run across the weekend.
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Yamakoshi bounces back from Monaco setback with career-best 2026 F3 Feature Race result in Barcelona

Van Amersfoort Racing’s Hiyu Yamakoshi says his second-place finish in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Feature Race in Barcelona meant more to him than his Monaco Sprint Race victory, describing it as an important response after a difficult end to the previous weekend. Yamakoshi crossed the line first in Monaco’s Sprint Race but was…

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Enzo Deligny secured two fifth-place finishes in Barcelona and praised VAR’s pace before the 2026 F3 next round at the Red Bull Ring.
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Deligny praises Van Amersfoort Racing’s pace after strong 2026 F3 weekend in Barcelona

Enzo Deligny strengthened his 2026 F3 Championship campaign with two fifth-place finishes during a productive weekend for Van Amersfoort Racing in Barcelona. The Frenchman secured fifth place in both the Sprint Race and Sunday’s Feature Race, adding another valuable haul of points to his season total. Consequently, he moved into sixth position in the Drivers’…

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Freddie Slater drew level with Ugo Ugochukwu in the 2026 F3 standings as James Wharton surged up the order with victory in Barcelona
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2026 F3 Championship standings after the Barcelona Sprint Race

Freddie Slater drew level with Ugo Ugochukwu at the top of the 2026 F3 Drivers’ Championship after finishing second in the Barcelona-Catalunya Sprint Race. While Slater added nine points to his total, Ugochukwu failed to score after spinning into the gravel at Turn 3. James Wharton, meanwhile, secured his first victory of the season and…

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Hiyu Yamakoshi reflects on managing Sprint Race before disqualification in the F3 Sprint Race at the 2026 Monaco GP.
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Yamakoshi on crossing the line first before 2026 F3 Sprint Race disqualification at Monaco GP

Hiyu Yamakoshi claimed his maiden F3 victory in the Sprint Race at the 2026 Monaco GP round after staying composed despite constant interruptions. Starting from reverse grid pole position, Yamakoshi led the field away at lights out before the race was red-flagged due to a multi-car collision at the hairpin. After a long break, the…

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Exclusive: Varrone on his unconventional road from Le Mans winner to Formula 2 rookie

Nicolás Varrone’s route to Formula 2 has not followed the traditional junior single-seater ladder. The Argentine joined Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2026 Formula 2 season after building much of his reputation in sports cars. Before making the move, he had already won the LMGTE Am class at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans,…

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Following the 2026 F3 Australian GP Round, five drivers displayed excellent confidence and racecraft, making them ones to watch this year.
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Five drivers to watch after the 2026 F3 opener in Melbourne

The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship Melbourne GP Round at the Albert Park Circuit marked the first opportunity for the new grid to properly measure themselves against the competition heading into the season. Among the teams fighting towards the front, Van Amersfoort Racing and Campos Racing emerged from the opening round with strong points…

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Thomas Bearman reflects on his rise from karting to F4, highlighting confidence, learning curves and 2026 success with Van Amersfoort Racing.
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Racing up the ladder | “I think that everyone will see that I am my own driver” — Thomas Bearman on balancing legacy and identity as he targets success in 2026 F4 campaign

Thomas Bearman steps into single-seater racing carrying both a famous surname and a desire to establish his own identity. While many immediately associate him with his brother, Ollie, Thomas Bearman is intent on defining his own trajectory, blending technical insight, mental resilience, and natural talent. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief ahead of his…

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