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  • Da Costa joins Jaguar TCS Racing

    Jaguar TCS Racing have confirmed Antonio Felix da Costa will take up a race seat alongside Mitch Evans for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

    Da Costa – the 2019/20 Driver’ World Champion – joins Jaguar TCS Racing from Porsche. With 12 wins to his name, five of those in the GEN3 era of Formula E, the Portuguese has consistently shown his exceptional pace and race craft in the all-electric World Championship.

    A title contending driver in Formula E since its inception, da Costa is widely respected for his deep technical expertise and has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting and accomplished talents in electric motorsport.

    Together, da Costa and Evans boast 270 combined Formula E race starts, 26 race wins, 60 podiums and 18 poles – more joint race starts and wins than any other team pairing in Formula E history.

    Da Costa quickly rose through the ranks of junior single-seaters following a standout karting career. He impressed in the Formula 3 Euro Series, GP3 and Formula Renault 3.5, earning a coveted spot in the Red Bull Junior Team.

    By 2010, he made his Formula 1 test debut with Force India and, just two years later, became Red Bull Racing’s official test driver – cementing his reputation as a rising star.

    Joining Jaguar TCS Racing, a team with a rich legacy in motorsport, is an incredible honour. The team’s resilience and pursuit of performance and innovation is something I’ve always admired, and I’m looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the impressive Jaguar I-TYPE 7. Partnering with Mitch, one of the most experienced drivers in Formula E and a close friend, is a privilege. I’m excited for this next chapter – to learn, push boundaries, and play my part in driving the team forward for Season 12 and beyond.
    Da Costa on the news.

    We’re delighted to welcome da Costa to Jaguar TCS Racing. His performance over the last 11 years in this championship has been consistently impressive, and his approach to racing aligns perfectly with our values as a team. As we enter the final season of the GEN3 Evo era, we’re confident that we will see great results with António and Mitch, as they form arguably the most competitive and exciting driver pairing on the grid.
    Ian James, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal.

  • ART Grand Prix confirm Kanato Le

    ART Grand Prix have announced that Kanato Le will be racing for them in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season.

    Le made the step up to single seater racing in 2022 and had a strong 2023 campaign in British F4, winning two races and adding a further two podiums on his way to finishing seventh in the Standings.

    The Japanese driver also competed in the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, and then returned for a second season in the competition with ART Grand Prix this year.

    So far in 2025, he has achieved several points finishes and sits 13th in the Drivers’ Standings.

    In addition to that, Le has competed in nine races of this year’s GB3 Championship, achieving one victory and an additional two podiums.

    I’m super excited to be racing in FIA F3 next season with ART GP. I am really grateful for the opportunity they have given me to be able to race in this championship. It’s been a good year working with the team in FRECA this season and I look forward to getting started in F3. I’d like to thank everyone who has helped me get to this point and trusting me. I will work hard with the team to achieve good results so I’m really looking forward to it.
    Le on the news.

    Kanato’s move to F3 is the natural continuation of his journey with ART Grand Prix. After two seasons in FRECA, he will now discover an even more demanding category, where every detail makes the difference. Kanato already knows the team and how it operates, which will help him integrate smoothly and focus fully on his driving. This continuity is important both for him and for us, and we are looking forward to the next stages of his development.
    Sebastien Philippe, ART Grand Prix Team Principal.

  • Pedro Clerot joins Rodin Motorsport

    Rodin Motorsport has finalised its lineup for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season, with Pedro Clerot confirmed as the team’s third and final signing.

    The Brazilian driver has been racing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine this year and has so far taken two wins and a further four podium finishes.

    Prior to his FRECA campaign, Clerot claimed multiple karting titles in his native Brazil, before graduating to single-seater racing in 2021.

    He won the Brazilian F4 title in 2022 and moved onto Spanish F4 in 2023, finishing that season sixth overall with two wins.
    In 2024, he took part in his rookie FRECA season, earning two podiums en route to eighth in the standings that year, and he sits fourth with a round to go in the ’25 campaign.

    I’m very happy to join Rodin for my first year in FIA F3 for my rookie season. Working with the team will be very special. I followed their 2025 season quite closely and strongly believe that together, with the team, we can achieve great things working together. I’m very grateful to Rodin for the trust and commitment in signing the deal. I can’t wait to get started!
    Clerot on the news.

    Pedro is a driver we have followed closely, his performances have marked him out as a real prospect for the future. FIA Formula 3 is a demanding step but we are confident that Pedro will continue to grow and show his true potential.
    Benn Huntingford, Rodin Motorsport Sporting Director.

  • ART Grand Prix confirm Gladysz for 2026

    Maciej Gladysz will move up to FIA Formula 3 in 2026 with ART Grand Prix, the French team has confirmed.

    The Polish driver made his single-seater debut last year, finishing third overall in both the Formula Winter Series and Spanish F4 Championship in 2024.

    In 2025, he followed that up by winning the Eurocup-3 Spanish Winter Championship with two poles, wins and five podiums overall and is currently sixth in the Eurocup-3 Standings having taken a race victory.

    Prior to his step into single-seater racing, Gladysz won multiple karting accolades at both a National and European level.

    Stepping up into the FIA Formula 3 Championship with the ART Grand Prix Team is a dream come true for me and my family. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and proud to make my F3 debut with such a successful squad. I immediately felt at home in the team and can’t wait to start this new chapter of my career. I’ve learned a lot in 2025 and shown that I have the speed to make that next step for 2026. I always aim high and I’m ready to continue working hard and keep improving as a driver. I would also like to thank all our partners who made this step possible and all the amazing fans who supported me along the way.
    The 17 year old on the news.

    We are pleased to welcome Maciej to ART Grand Prix for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season. He has gained valuable experience in F4 and Eurocup-3 and shown good potential. FIA F3 is a significant step, and we are looking forward to working with him to help him continue his development and meet the challenges ahead.”
    Sebastien Philippe, ART Team Principal.

  • R21 – Sao Paulo

    Lando Norris has further extended his championship lead after claiming victory in a gripping Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with the McLarn driver leading Mercdes’ Kimi Antonelli home while Max Verstappen put in a remarkable comeback to finish on the podium after starting from the pit lane.

    After making a good start from pole position, Norris continued to lead amid a hectic first few laps, with a Safety Car being deployed following a crash into the barriers for Kick Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto at the Brazilian’s home race.

    A Virtual Safety Car was then deployed after the restart due to another incident in which Oscar Piastri locked up and hit Antonelli, sending the Mercedes into Charles Leclerc who was forced to retire his damaged Ferrari from the race.

    The full top 10 are- P1: Norris, P2: Antonelli, P3: Verstappen, P4: Russell, P5: Piastri, P6: Bearman, P7: Lawson, P8: Hadjar, P9: Hulkenberg and P10: Gasly.

    What a dominant weekend for Norris, P1 across all the sessions this weekend, no-one came close to challenging him. If he wins this championship it will be down to this weekend, as he excelled, whereas the other contenders had a lot of work to do.
    A bit of a meh result for Piastri, P5 not a great result at all, especially when his teammate done so well.

    What a result for Antonelli, his stepped up this weekend and as a result got his career best finish! He will be happy with this weekend and so will the team in the battle for P2 in the Constructors!
    As for his teammate, Russell finished 4th, a great result again this weekend, lots of points grabbed.

    P3 for Verstappen, what a drive for the Dutchman, from starting in the pitlane to finishing on the podium, a big championship drive and it could make all the difference in where he finishes at the end of the season.

    P6 for Bearman, a lovely drive from the Haas driver, two really good weekends in a row for the Brit. Very good for Haas in the constructors, they are two points away from Aston Martin and 12 points away from Racing Bulls in 6th.

    Talking of Racing Bulls, a double points finish for them! A really good showing from the team after a couple of rough race weekends in a row.

    A weekend to forget for Ferrari… Leclerc DNF as he got the repercussions from the Antonelli/Piastri fumble at the restart. Hamilton was a DNF too as he had some damage from early on in the race and retired in the pitlane.

    Now we only have three races left of the 2025 season and our next stop is Las Vegas! On the 20th to 22nd November…

  • R21 – Sao Paulo Sprint Qualifying

    Lando Norris put in an impressive lap to take pole position during Sprint Qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the Brit beating Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and the other McLaren of Oscar Piastri to seal P1.

    After setting a benchmark with his banker lap during SQ3, Norris went even quicker with his final effort of 1m 09.243, a time that proved unbeatable to his rivals. Antonelli was the closest challenger, the Silver Arrows racer 0.097s behind as he took the other spot on the front row.

    Despite showing good pace during Friday, Piastri had to settle for third, while George Russell added to a decent day for Mercedes in fourth.
    The full top 10 are- Pole: Norris, P2: Antonelli, P3: Piastri, P4: Russell, P5: Alonso, P6: Verstappen, P7: Stroll, P8: Leclerc, P9: Hadjar and P10: Hulkenberg.

    A lovely result for Norris! Just what he would’ve wanted going into this weekend and the best place to start considering the ever changing weather at São Paulo. As for Piastri, a decent result in P3 still lots to play for!

    P2 for Antonelli!! Love to see it! The Mercedes is known for being good around this track so it’s not that surprising but a great result for the Italian! George Russell added to their great result with a P4! They will be looking to score big points and a few podiums this weekend.

    P5 for Alonso! I didn’t expect that going into this weekend, but with the past few cars I’ve mentioned, they’ve all got one thing in common… Mercedes Powertrains. So clearly they are doing very well, and have good performance at the minute.

    Not the best result for Verstappen but still in the fight, P6 for the Dutchman a little bit further back than his title contenders but anything can happen at São Paulo!

    Not the best day for the Ferrari’s, Leclerc P8 and Hamilton P11. It was said that they have set their car up differently to more focus on overall performance and not just one lap.

  • R21 – Tyre Selection

    A fortnight on from the previous round, Formula 1 returns to the American continent for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The Brazilian weekend features the penultimate Sprint, prior to the final one of the season in Qatar.

    The circuit named in honour of Brazilian racer Jose Carlos Pace is 4.309 kilometres long.
    The layout at Interlagos is interesting, with hints of an anti-clockwise oval circuit, which the drivers deal with 71 times in the race.

    It boasts 15 corners with relatively balanced lateral and longitudinal forces that do not put any undue strain on the tyres, as they are subjected to loads distributed equally between the front and rear axles.

    The combination of several straights and much twistier sections offers plenty of overtaking opportunities, although it also means there’s a higher risk of Safety Cars and incidents.

    At this time of the year, the weather and temperature can be very variable, with a risk of frequent rain and the inevitable use of wet weather tyres.

    This year’s compound selection for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix harks back to 2023, with the C2 (Hard), C3 (Medium), C4 (Soft), therefore one step harder than the trio used last year.

    Last year, the dry weather tyres were not required for the race, but when used on Friday and Saturday, they showed high levels of wear, as well as graining, especially on the rear axle.

    The circuit had been completely resurfaced, thus leaving a very smooth surface, less abrasive than in previous years, although still with plenty of bumps around the track.

    Last year, qualifying and the race both took place on Sunday, with bad weather forecast, the race director decided to run qualifying at 07.30 as well as bringing the Grand Prix start time forward to 12.30.
    Dry weather tyres were never used at any time during the day.

  • HiTech TGR finalise 2026 line-up

    Hitech TGR have confirmed the signing of Fionn McLaughlin for the 2026 season, completing their driver lineup for next year – following the announcement of Jin Nakamura and Michael Shin.

    After a trophy laden karting career, McLaughlin made the step up to single-seater racing in 2025, finishing third in the Formula Winter Series and claiming the British F4 Championship this past weekend, with five victories across the season.

    The 17 year old Red Bull Junior Team driver is now set to graduate up to Formula 3 and following his announcement, he expressed how delighted he was to be continuing his career in such familiar environment.

    I’m incredibly proud of everything I’ve achieved this year – it’s already been a whirlwind journey from karting to single-seaters, and now stepping up to FIA Formula 3 with Hitech is a dream come true. I want to thank everyone who has supported me along the way, especially Hitech and the Red Bull Junior Team for their trust and belief in my potential.
    McLaughlin on the news.

    At Hitech, we’ve closely followed Fionn’s progress in the entry categories of the Formula Winter Series and the British F4 Championship, and we’ve been consistently impressed by his speed, maturity, and racecraft. His rapid development and ability to adapt to different challenges – such as new circuits, F1-grade tracks like Silverstone GP and Zandvoort, and varying track conditions – will stand him in good stead for FIA Formula 3. We’re confident Fionn is ready for this next important step in his career, and we look forward to supporting his continued development as he aims for the top.
    Paul Bellringer, Hitech Team Manager.

  • Campos completes 2026 lineup

    Campos Racing have confirmed that Ugo Ugochukwu will be racing for the team next season, completing their lineup for the 2026 campaign.

    Ugochukwu, who will race alongside Theophile Nael and Ernesto Riviera, returns for a second year in Formula 3 after a rookie season in which he achieved two podiums and finished 16th in the Drivers’ Championship.

    Prior to that, the 19 year old finished third in the 2025 Formula Regional Middle East Championship, after winning the 2024 Macau Grand Prix and becoming the 2023 Euro 4 Champion.

    The American driver is now set to continue in F3 for a second season, and he is excited about the prospect of doing so with the reigning Teams’ Champions.

    I’m really excited to be joining Campos Racing for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season. It will be my second year in the category, so I’ll bring more experience with me. The team comes from winning the Teams’ title last season, so I know I’ll be in a very strong environment. I’m confident that together we can achieve great results in the upcoming season.
    Ugochukwu on the news.

    We are thrilled to welcome Ugo on board for next season. Alongside Théophile and Ernesto, we have been able to build a very strong line-up. Despite his young age, Ugo already brings valuable experience and an impressive record both in karting and single-seaters, which speaks volumes about his capabilities for the future. We are eager to start this new chapter together and see what we can achieve.
    Adrian Campos, Campos Racing Team Principal.

  • Dunne departs from McLaren’s Development Programme

    McLaren have announced that they have ended their contract with Driver Development Programme member Alex Dunne.

    Irish racer Dunne – who is currently competing in his debut Formula 2 campaign for Rodin Motorsport – joined McLaren’s programme in May 2024 and went on to participate in two Free Practice 1 sessions for the squad at this year’s Austrian and Italian Grand Prix.

    However, McLaren have now confirmed that the partnership has come to an end, with the Woking-based team realising a statement on the news.

    Dunne currently sits in fifth place of the Formula 2 Drivers’ Standings with two rounds of the championship remaining.

    The 19 year old claimed his debut win in the category with victory at the Sakhir Feature Race in April before following this up with a second triumph at Imola during Round 4.

    From today I’ve mutually decided to part ways with the McLaren Driver Development programme. I’d like to thank every individual at McLaren that has helped me develop and improve as a driver, To have my first opportunity to drive an F1 car followed by two FP1 sessions is something I’ll always hold very close to my heart, I wish them all the best for the future. Thank you Papaya family. Still two important rounds left to focus on this year, very excited for what’s to come.
    Dunne on the news.

  • Taponen moves to MP Motorsport for 2026

    Tuukka Taponen will return for a second season in Formula 3 next year, making the move to MP Motorsport for the 2026 campaign.

    The 18 year old had a stellar rookie year in F3, achieving three podiums on his way to finishing ninth in the Drivers’ Championship.

    Prior to that, the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy member had a trophy-laden step karting career, before making the step up to single seater racing in 2021.

    Taponen then finished second in the 2023 Formula 4 UAE Championship, before becoming the 2024 Formula Regional Middle East Champion. Later that year, he took third in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine.

    He is now set to continue in Formula 3 for another season, and is delighted to be back and to be racing with MP.

    I’m really pleased to join MP Motorsport for my second year in Formula 3. It’s wonderful news to have confirmation of my immediate future so early. It means that I have a productive winter with the team and the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy ahead of me, as we work together on the best possible preparation for the 2026 season. MP is one of the leading teams in the championship, having finished third in this year’s teams standings, and I look forward to becoming part of their family and adding to their success.
    Taponen on the news.

    At MP Motorsport, we are all happy to welcome Tuukka into our Formula 3 squad for 2026. Ever since his promotion from karts, Tuukka’s quick rise through the ranks has been remarkable. He has been one of our fiercest rivals in the past two years, so having him on our side for 2026 is absolutely great news. Along with Mattia and Alessandro, Tuukka will add to MP’s strong 2026 line-up of extremely talented youngsters all capable of fighting at the sharp end of the Formula 3 grid.
    MP Motorsport Team Principal, Sander Dorsman.

  • Stenshorne joins Rodin for 2026

    Rodin Motorsport have confirmed their first driver signing for the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season, with Martinius Stenshorne set to step up with the team next year.

    Stenshorne recently made his F2 debut in Baku in what was an impressive showing, qualifying in the top 10 and contending for a strong finish in both races before being forced to retire from both the Sprint and Feature races.

    The Norwegian competed in the 2025 F3 season with two wins and a further three runner-up finishes across the year, finishing fifth overall in the standings.

    Prior to F3, Stenshorne finished second in Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in 2023 and earned multiple karting titles before stepping up to single seaters in 2022.

    I’m really excited to be joining Rodin Motorsport in the 2026 Formula 2 Championship. This is a big step forward in my career, and I’m grateful to the team for their trust and support. I can’t wait to get started in Abu Dhabi for the post season test and give it everything on track this upcoming season!
    Stenshorne on the news.

    Confirming Martinius as our first FIA Formula 2 driver for 2026 is an exciting step for the team. He’s shown speed and maturity throughout his junior career and his debut in Baku gave a clear indication of the potential he brings. Formula 2 is a big challenge, but we’re confident he has the ability to adapt quickly and deliver strong results. We’re looking forward to supporting his development and working with him as he makes the step up.
    Benn Huntingford, Rodin Motorsport Sporting Director.

  • HiTech confirm Michael Shin for 2026

    Hitech TGR have announced their second driver signing for the 2026 season, with Michael Shin set to join the team for the upcoming campaign.

    Shin returns to Formula 3 having competed in six races during the 2023 season, and since then he has finished fourth in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship and seventh in Eurocup-3 back in 2024

    This year, the South Korean driver has been competing in the Euroformula Open Championship and with one round to go he is second in the Standings, having achieved four victories.

    In addition to that, Shin also competed in one round of the 2025 GB3 Championship, achieving one podium finish.

    I am delighted to be returning home to Hitech TGR for my full FIA F3 debut. Having been away from the team these past two years developing, this feels like a perfect reunion. I am looking forward to getting to work in the post-season tests and building towards a strong debut in Melbourne.
    Shin on the news.

    We’re very pleased to welcome Michael to Hitech for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season. He’s shown real determination and strong results over the past few years, including during his previous GB3 experience with us, and his performances in Euroformula Open and briefly in FIA F3 have demonstrated his ability to adapt quickly and compete at a high level. We’re looking forward to his continued development as he takes on a full campaign in FIA F3.
    Hitech TGR Team Manager, Paul Bellringer.

  • Prema confirm Enzo Deligny for 2026

    PREMA Racing have confirmed their first driver signing for the 2026 season, with Enzo Deligny set to join the team.

    Deligny is currently in the middle of a stellar campaign in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, as he sits third in the Drivers’ Standings helped by his three wins.

    Prior to that, the 17 year old finished fifth in the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship and fourth in the 2024 Macau Grand Prix.

    As well as that, in his debut year in single seater racing back in 2023, Deligny finished fourth in the Spanish F4 Championship.

    Deligny is now set to take the next step of his career in Formula 3 with PREMA, and is happy to be taking on his new challenge with the Italian team.

    I’m thrilled to be joining PREMA Racing. It’s a great team with a lot of past achievements, and it has seen a lot of great drivers pass through its ranks. It’s a very good chance for me to learn and grow up in my rookie F3 year. I’m grateful to PREMA, my management team, and my family for this opportunity. Let’s have a good season together!
    Deligny on the news.

    We are happy to welcome Enzo to our team. He has seen an impressive growth in the last couple of years, and we look forward to working together in 2025. The FIA Formula 3 Championship is extremely competitive, and it will be for sure a challenge, but we will keep working like we did this year and carry that progress into the next year.
    Rene Rosin, PREMA Racing Team Principal.

  • Hitech confirm Nakamura for 2026

    Jin Nakamura will step up to FIA Formula 3 in 2026 with Hitech TGR. The team confirmed their first signing for next season.

    The Japanese driver is set to step up from Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. Nakamura currently sits 11th in the Standings with a season-best finish of third.

    Nakamura made his single-seater debut back in 2022 in Japanese F4, finishing fourth before returning for a second season and improving to P2 in the Standings.

    He then raced in the Super Formula Lights and Super GT series’, finishing fourth and sixth respectively in 2024.

    The 19 year old also competed in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship earlier this year, taking one win and a further podium result on the way to 10th in the standings.

    I am very proud to be joining Hitech for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season. It has been a dream to race in this championship. I am grateful to the team for their trust, and to Toyota Gazoo Racing, who have supported me throughout my racing journey. I have learned so much competing in Japan and Europe, and I feel well prepared to take on this next challenge. I can’t wait to get started in testing and prepare for a strong debut next year.
    Nakamura on the news.

    We’re excited to welcome Jin to the team for 2026. He has established himself as a very versatile driver, adapting well to different categories of racing, and I’m sure that will continue as he steps up to FIA Formula 3. His performances in FRECA and FRMEC have shown strong potential, with consistent podiums and points finishes underlining his clear development. We look forward to working closely with him and helping him maximise his potential as he takes this next step in his career.
    Paul Bellringer, Hitech’s FIA Formula 3 Team Manager.

  • Del Pino joins Van Amersfoort

    Van Amersfoort Racing have confirmed that Bruno del Pino will be racing for them in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season.

    Del Pino returns for a second campaign in F3 after a rookie year in which he had plenty of positive moments, including a second-place finish in the Imola Sprint Race.

    Prior to that, the 19 year old finished third in the 2024 Eurocup-3 Championship as well as the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games Formula 4 Cup.

    The Spaniard is now set to return for another season in F3 with VAR and at the announcement he expressed how excited he was for the opportunity.

    I’m really proud to be joining VAR. It’s a project that excites me a lot, and I’m thankful for the trust the team has shown in me ahead of the 2026 season. I can’t wait to give my best on track and work hard to help the team achieve great results.
    del Pino on the news.

    We’re excited to welcome Bruno to the team as he completes our FIA Formula 3 line up for 2026. With a season of F3 already under his belt and a strong record in Eurocup-3, he brings both experience and proven consistency to the team. The upcoming post season tests will give him the chance to get familiar with our environment and we will prepare together for the season ahead. We’re looking forward to working with him and are confident he will be a strong asset as we take on the 2026 campaign.
    Brad Joyce, Van Amersfoort Racing Team Principal.

  • Campos confirm Ernesto Rivera for 2026

    Ernest Rivera will step up to FIA Formula 3 next season with Campos Racing, the team has confirmed.

    The Mexican driver is currently third in the Eurocup-3 series, having taken three race victories and four further podiums with one round to go.

    Prior to his Eurocup campaign, the 16 year old made his debut in single seaters with Campos in the Formula Winter Series, going on to complete a full season of Spanish F4 and earning one win on the way to fifth in the standings.

    He then followed that up with a Formula Regional Middle East Championship season. Rivera becomes Campos’ second signing for 2026 after the confirmation of Theophile Nael last month.

    I’m really excited to continue my journey with Campos Racing and the Red Bull Junior Team for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship season. This is a huge step forward in my career and I’m very grateful for the trust and support from both Campos Racing and Red Bull. We’ve built a really strong foundation together this season, and I can’t wait to keep learning, growing, and fighting for big results next year. I’ll give everything, both on and off the track, to make the most of this opportunity.
    Rivera on the news.

    We are delighted to continue working with a driver of Ernesto’s talent. From our very first season together, he showed a remarkable ability to learn and improve, something that has already been evident at European level in 2025. Ernesto is still very young, yet he stands out for his maturity, consistency, and race management. FIA Formula 3 is a highly competitive championship, but with the joint effort of everyone involved, I am convinced that his rookie season will be at least as successful as the ones before it.
    Adrian Campos Jr, Team Principal.

  • Rodin Motorsport confirm Christian Ho

    Rodin Motorsport have confirmed their second driver signing of the 2026 season, with Christian Ho set to race for them next year.

    Ho moves to Rodin for his second campaign in Formula 3, after a good rookie campaign during which he achieved several points finishes, including a personal best of P5 at the Silverstone Feature Race.

    Prior to that, the Singaporean driver achieved six victories on his way to being crowned the 2024 Eurocup-3 Champion.

    The 18 year old is now set to return for a second full season in Formula 3 and he is delighted to be doing so with Rodin.

    It’s a new journey that I’m excited to embark on. I have lots to improve and I’m prepared to put in the hard work before the new season starts.
    Ho on the news.

    We’re delighted to welcome Christian to Rodin Motorsport for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship. He has built an impressive reputation through his performances in the junior categories and has the qualities to continue progressing in F3.
    Benn Huntingford, Rodin Motorsport Sporting Director.

  • AIX Racing retain Cian Shields for 2026

    AIX Racing have announced that Cian Shields is set to return for a second season in FIA Formula 2 with the team in 2026.

    Shield is currently in the midst of his rookie campaign in the Championship with the team and so far, has a best result of P11 at the Imola Feature Race.

    Prior to that, the 20 year old has one full season in FIA Formula 3 in 2024, and finished second in the 2023 Euroformula Open Championship, with four victories to his name.

    Shields is now set to continue in Formula 2 next year and following the announcement, he expressed confidence in his ability to continue to grow with AIX.

    I’m happy to continue with AIX Racing for another season in FIA Formula 2. This year had its challenges, but I’ve taken a lot of lessons from it and I feel ready to come back stronger. With the experience we’ve built together, I’m confident we can take a big step forward and fight for the results we want.
    Shields on the news.

    We are excited to continue with Cian for the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season. The 2025 season has been challenging for him and the team, but we strongly believe in his talent and determination. With the team’s full backing and support, we are confident that we can create the right environment for Cian to take the next step forward; the step that both he and the team are striving for.
    Morne Reinecke, AIX Racing Team Principal.

  • R20 – Tyre Selection

    Formula 1’s America journey continues with a trip south for the Mexico City Grand Prix, one week on from the round in Austin.
    As usual, the atmosphere inside the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez will be electrifying because of the exuberance of the fans who pack the grandstands in the spectacular Foro Solo stadium section.

    The race is run over 71 laps of the 4.304 kilometres of Mexico City’s Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez which boasts 17 corners.
    Its main peculiarity is its altitude, which at over 2,200 metres above sea level means the air is very rarefield. Therefore the cars generate less downforce making car set-up and technical management particularly demanding for the teams.

    The main straight is over 1.2 kilometres long, on which the cars reach very high top speeds, partly down to the minimal downforce. The track surface is very smooth and at the start of the weekend does not provide much grip, as it does not get used much.

    As was the case in Austin last weekend, for the Mexican round there is again a jump in the compound selection between the hardest of the three and the medium.

    While the Medium and Soft are the C4 and C5 respectively, as in 2024, the Hard will now the C2. For the Mexico City track, this compound is an extremely conservative choice, with a considerable delta in terms of lap time compared to the other two, while also offering less grip.

    Last year, the soft only came into play in qualifying and then in the race, only in an attempt to secure the extra point for setting the fastest lap, but now the scenario could change considerably.

    In 2024, all drivers, except Sergio Perez, adopted a one-stop strategy last year. Most started on the medium compound, while six driver, all of whom went on to finish outside the top eleven, preferred the hard for the first stint.

  • Stromsted stays with Trident for 2026

    Trident have announced that Noah Stromsted is set to return for a second campaign in Formula 3 with the team – completing their lineup for 2026 following the announcements of Freddie Slater and Matteo de Paolo.

    The 18 year old had a stellar rookie campaign in 2025, finishing sixth in the Drivers’ Championship with 84 points after achieving three podiums, which included a victory in the Spa-Francorchamps Sprint Race.

    Prior to that, Stromsted stepped up to single seater racing in 2021, and had success immediately, ending up second in the Danish F4 Championship with nine wins in 11 races.

    The Danish driver also competed in six races of the 2022 Spanish F4 Championships before returning for a full campaign in 2023, achieving three podiums.

    The year before stepping up to Formula 3, Stromsted achieved four podiums on his way to finishing sixth in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine.

    Stromsted is now set to return for another full season of Formula 3 with Trident, and he is more than delighted to be back with the Italian team.

    I am very happy to continue with Trident Motorsport in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship. After completing my first full year with the Italian team, I look forward to building on this experience together, starting with the upcoming category collective test scheduled in Jerez. Our goal will be to fight for wins and ultimately the championship throughout the year. the knowledge I have from this year is going the be very important so we will work hard over the winter to build on that and be ready for 2026.
    Stromsted on the news.

    We are very happy to have Noah Strømsted with us for another year in FIA Formula 3. In his debut season, the Danish driver showed impressive speed, even if the results were occasionally inconsistent. We are confident that, by spending another year with the same team, Noah can become one of the standout drivers of the 2026 season. He is an extremely dedicated young driver, and with more experience, he will certainly feel more comfortable, both with the team and within the championship format.
    Giacomo Ricci, TRIDENT Team Manager.

  • Jak Crawford to make FP1 debut

    United States racer Jak Crawford will make his Formula 1 weekend debut at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix when he gets a rookie run-out for Aston Martin.

    Crawford will take over the AMR25 of Lance Stroll during Free Practice 1 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, in one of the team’s four mandated rookie outings for 2025.

    Crawford is currently P2 in the Formula 2 standings – while the Houston, Texas born driver has a wealth of experience in F1 machinery, having racked up over 2,000km of testing in various Aston Martin F1 cars, as well as being a regular in the team’s simulator at their Silverstone headquarters.

    Crawford is not the only rookie taking part in the FP1 sessions, with nine different rookies taking part.

    I’m thrilled to drive the AMR25 next week in Mexico for my first official Formula One session. I’ve worked closely with the team all year, so to now take the next step and get track time on a Grand Prix weekend is really exciting. Announcing this in Texas, where I’m from, makes it even more special after a busy week with the team and Aramco in Houston.
    Crawford on the news.

    It’s fantastic to give Jak the opportunity to take part in FP1 in Mexico. He’s shown real maturity and provided strong technical feedback throughout the year, and these sessions are an important part of how we develop young talent. Jak has had a strong season in Formula 2 and has been a key contributor to the development of both the AMR25 and AMR26. This is a great chance for him to continue progressing while helping us gather valuable data.
    Andy Cowell, CEO and Team Principal of Aston Martin.

  • Luke Browning to make FP1 outing

    F2 title contender and Williams Racing Academy Driver, Luke Browning will take part in the first practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix.

    Browning will be taking over the wheel of Carlos Sainz’s FW47 for the opening 60 minute session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, fulfilling the third of four mandated rookie driver runs for Williams this year.

    It is set to mark his second outing in Williams’ 2025 challenger following an FP1 appearance in Bahrain earlier this year, which came after Browning’s F1 practice debut at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

    He has also driven the FW45 extensively in the squad’s TPC (Testing of Previous Cars) programme, while providing additional support through simulator development work.

    Browning is currently involved in a close fight for the F2 title, holding third in the standings on 161 points with two rounds to go – behind Aston Martin development driver Jak Crawford on 169 points and leader Leonardo Fornaroli on 188 points.

    I’m hugely grateful to be given another chance to drive in a free practice session with Williams and to experience the FW47 for a second time. I’ve been working hard to prepare for the session so I can make the most of this amazing opportunity and help the team plan for the race weekend ahead. I can’t wait to get back into an F1 car and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone in the Driver Academy and at Williams for their trust and support.
    Browning on the news.

    Luke has had a strong season in Formula 2 so far, consistently showing his pace across a range of circuits and racing conditions. He has continued to support the team through his simulator work and the TPC programme, preparing him well for his next free practice session. We look forward to seeing him take to the track in Mexico as he continues to build his experience as a Williams Racing Academy Driver.
    Sven Smeets, Williams’ Sporting Director.

  • Van Amersfoort confirm Yamakoshi for 2026

    Hiyu Yamakoshi will be stepping up to FIA Formula 3 with Van Amersfoort Racing in 2026.

    The team has confirmed the Japanese driver as their second signing for next season following the confirmation of Jesse Carrasquedo.

    Yamakoshi made his single-seater debut in 2023, going on to race in the Italian F4 and Euro 4 Championship in 2024, claiming four wins across both series, finishing third and fourth overall respectively.

    He then stepped up to Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in 2025, finishing twice on the podium and currently sits eighth in the standings.

    Speaking about his promotion for 2026, Yamakoshi said he was please to be continuing with Van Amersfoort Racing into F3.

    First of all, I would like to say thank you to everyone who gave me this opportunity. This will be my third year working with VAR which I think is going to be really helpful for my first FIA F3 season. I can’t wait for my F3 tests and I’m already very excited to get my F3 race weekend. See you at our first official test at Jerez.
    Yamakoshi on the news.

    We’re pleased to continue our journey with Hiyu as he steps up to FIA Formula 3. He’s been great to work with so far, a hard worker with a professional approach, and we’re confident he will adjust well to this next step on the international stage. The upcoming tests will be his first chance to get behind the wheel of the F3 machinery and lay the groundwork for a strong season ahead. We’re looking forward to supporting his development and are confident we can achieve great results together.
    Brad Joyce, VAR Team Principal.

  • Theophile Nael joins Campos

    Campos Racing have confirmed Theophile Nael will join the team for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 campaign.

    The Frenchman completed his rookie F3 campaign this year, securing three podium finishes with a best finish of P2 twice across the 2025 season on the way to finish eighth in the Drivers’ Championship.

    Prior to graduating up to F3, Nael secured the Spanish F4 Championship back in 2024 in his first full season in single seaters, before racing in Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in 2024, finishing ninth in the standings.

    Nael said he was excited at the prospect of joining Campos Racing for 2026.

    I’m really happy to be joining Campos Racing for the 2026 FIA F3 season! It’s a team I’ve been racing against for years and I have always respected their professionalism and admired their work. To now have the chance to represent their colours is a real honour. I can’t wait to take on this challenge and go hunting for the championship in 2026.
    Nael on the news.

    On behalf of the entire team, I want to give a warm welcome to Théophile. He is a driver we have closely followed since his debut in single-seaters due to his outstanding record. He is an F4 Champion and has shown a remarkable ability to adapt quickly to any category, even climbing the podium as a rookie in all of them. In short, I am certain he will bring a great deal to Campos Racing, and we will work together at the highest level to ensure next season is a tremendously successful one for everyone.
    Adrian Campos Jr, Team Principal.

  • R19 – United States

    Max Verstappen has claimed a dominant victory at the United States Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver converting pole position into a commanding win while Lando Norris beat Charles Leclerc to second place in a thrilling duel between the pair.

    It had been a strong start to the race for Verstappen, the Dutchman holding the lead from pole position while the rest of the field got through Turn 1 much more cleanly than during Saturday’s action-packed Sprint.

    Though questions remained in the early stages over strategy choices, all of the field opted for a one-stop plan – and this worked smoothly for Verstappen, who remained in P1 after his stop.
    And while he had to nurse his soft tyres home in the latter stages, the reining World Champion crossed the line with a margin of 7.959s to seal his fifth Grand Prix triumph of the season.

    The full top 10 are- P1: Verstappen, P2: Norris, P3: Leclerc, P4: Hamilton, P5: Piastri, P6: Russell, P7: Tsunoda, P8: Hulkenberg, P9: Bearman and P10: Alonso.

    What a result for Max Verstappen! A perfect weekend for the Dutchman, a dominant display which was needed in the fight for the Drivers’ Championship, if he keeps going the way his going, McLaren are going to be in BIG trouble…

    P2 for Norris, a good race for him, it made up for his disappoint Sprint Race. He had a nice little battle with Leclerc, but it does make you think if he didn’t loose that position at the beginning of the race, would he of battled for the win with Max?
    As for the Championship leader, a weekend to forget for him, Piastri finished fifth, but he just didn’t seem to have any pace at all.

    P3 and P4 for the Ferrari’s, Leclerc back on the podium! And a good showing for Hamilton in 4th. They both had a better race than the Sprint, they obviously set their car up for the race rather than the Sprint which they’ve done before.

    A bit of a setback for the Mercedes of George Russell, P6 for him, again it didn’t seem like he had any pace in the race but the Sprint he did. A disappointing race for Antonelli, he got tagged by Sainz early on in the race, and he had to battle his way up the field.

    Another points finish for Bearman, he has found something which just works at the minute and he is getting rewarded with points.

    Not a good race for Williams, a DNF for Sainz after he got tangled with Antonelli and then for Albon he got spun round and had to work his way up to finish 14th.

    Now we don’t have to wait too long for the next race weekend, as it’s Round 20 this weekend and we head to Mexico!

    It was an unbelievable weekend for us. I knew that the race was not going to be super forward. If you look at the whole race, the pace between myself and Lando was really close. Just in that first stint was where we made the difference and I could eke out a bit of a gap, which is basically what we kept to the end. It wasn’t easy to manage the tyres for most of the stints, but we kept it in the lead and I’m just incredibly proud of everyone to be able to deliver a weekend like this.
    Verstappen on the win.

  • R19 – United States Sprint

    Max Verstappen has taken victory in a dramatic Sprint at the United States Grand Prix that saw both McLaren drivers retired on the opening lap after being caught up in a Turn 1 drama.

    While Verstappen led cleanly away from pole position, the McLaren of Oscar Piastri was tagged by Nico Hulkenberg’s Kick Sauber into the first corner, which the sent the Australian into team mate Lando Norris.

    This put both of the papaya’s cars out of the running, while Hulkenberg dropped down the order after sustaining damage. But there was no such trouble for Verstappen, who handled a challenge from Mercedes’ George Russell and two Safety Car phases – to win the Sprint.

    The point scorers are- P1: Verstappen, P2: Russell, P3: Sainz, P4: Hamilton, P5: Leclerc, P6: Albon, P7: Tsunoda, P8: Antonelli.

    A lovely result for Verstappen, he has now closed in 8 points closer to the McLaren boys, as their double DNF went in the Dutchman’s favour.
    The Red Bull car definitely seemed to have improved especially in recent races, which is good for the team and Max as they now look to score as many points as possible for the Drivers’ Championship.

    A lovely result for George! He was close to Max at one point but after the lock-up from both drivers going off track too, his tyres were done. But still a good bunch of points for himself and the team.

    P3 for Mr Carlos Sainz, a lovely little result for the Williams driver, he kept out of trouble and kept his head down and was rewarded with a 3rd position.
    As for his teammate, Albon had a good Sprint, P6 for him. So overall very good for Williams.

    As for the Ferrari’s a good Sprint for them! P4 for Hamilton and P5 for Leclerc, they seem to be having some pace this weekend, they’ve started it off really well with a good amount of points to their names.

    A Sprint to forget for McLaren, unfortunate for Norris to get tagged by Piastri but it also wasn’t Piastri’s fault either. They will be looking to score some good points tomorrow.

    I mean, the start was good. Then, of course, there was the Safety Car because of the Turn 1 incident, and it took a few laps after the Safety Car to have decent pace, so we need to try to figure out what was going on there. Nevertheless, we won the Sprint, which is the most important thing. Looking for tomorrow, I do think we need to be a bit better in race trim to be able to fight the McLarens, because we haven’t seen anything from them.
    Verstappen on the news.

  • Ian James joins Jaguar as Team Principal

    Jaguar TCS Racing have appointed Ian James as Team Principal starting in October to lead the team into the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and then GEN4 era.

    James, who will also be Managing Director JLR Motorsport, has a proven record of leadership success in Formula E including four World Championship titles with Mercedes-EQ – two Teams’ and two Drivers’.
    His move to Jaguar follows his stint at the helm of NEOM McLaren.

    The 47 year old spent much of last season attempting to save the McLaren team via a deal that initially looked to include the Stellantis brand Citroen.
    But a combination of political manoeuvrings on both the Stellantis side and via Formula E Operations’ acquisition of the Maserati MSG licence scuppered the deal at a relatively late stage.

    That meant the McLaren team was closed, and its assets were disbanded and its staff let go throughout August and September. James is believed to have formally accepted the offer to succeed Barclay shortly after the end of the last Formula E campaign.

    James will take over a Jaguar team that will go into its 10th Formula E season as one of the favourites for titles after a strong end to the 2024 – 25 season.
    It notched up the most wins for a single manufacturer – seven – with four for Nick Cassidy, two for Mitch Evans and a single success for customer team Envision Racing after Sebastien Buemi won at Monaco.

    I’m incredibly proud to be joining Jaguar – a brand with a unique history of technical innovation through racing and now with an exciting all-electric future ahead of it. To be able to lead the talented team at Jaguar TCS Racing to fight for success on-track while pioneering EV development through competition will be a privilege.
    James on the news.

    Our JLR Motorsport programmes play a vital role within the business – developing and innovating technology for the future benefit of our customers and inspiring our global 40,000-strong workforce with a winning mindset. Ian joins Jaguar TCS Racing at a particularly relevant time for the Jaguar brand – as hardware and software technology proven on-track will transfer to the next generation of Jaguar all-electric road cars previewed by Type 00 – and also for Formula E as we are only a year away from the GEN4 era of regulations. I’m looking forward to working with Ian on leading the team to further success.
    Chris Thorp, Chairman JLR Motorsport.

  • Brando Badoer joins Rodin for 2026

    Rodin Motorsport have confirmed their first driver signing for the next Formula 3 season, with Brando Badoer set to race for them in 2026.

    The 19 year old is set to return for a second campaign in F3, achieving a best result of P6 in the Budapest Sprint Race and finishing 25th in the Drivers’ Standings in 2025.

    Also in 2025, the Italian finished fourth in Formula Regional Middle East Championship.

    Prior to that, Badoer achieved seven podiums on his way to finishing fifth in the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine.

    The 19 year old will now return for another season in Formula 3, and he is glad to be doing so with Rodin.

    I’m super excited to be joining the Rodin F3 team for next season. I can’t wait to get it started, full push!
    Badoer on the news.

    We’re delighted to welcome Brando to Rodin Motorsport for FIA F3 in 2026. He’s shown great speed and maturity, and we’re confident he’ll make a strong impact with the team.
    Benn Huntingford, Rodin Motorsport’s Sporting Director..

  • Drugovich joins Andretti

    Andretti has confirmed that Felipe Drugovich will join the team for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

    The 2022 FIA Formula 2 Champion will partner with Season 9 Drivers’ World Champion Jake Dennis to complete Andretti Formula E’s driver lineup for the final season of GEN3 Evo.

    The Brazilian driver brings a championship-winning pedigree and broad international motorsport experience in single-seater and sports car competition to the Andretti Formula E team, highlighted by a dominant 2022 FIA Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship run that saw Drugovich earn five wins, 11 podiums and finish 101 points clear of his closest rival.

    Since 2022, Drugovich has served as a reserve driver for the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team, taking part in multiple Free Practice 1 sessions.
    He has also gained endurance racing experience at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in IMSA with Cadillac Racing, while showcasing his speed in Formula E by topping the 2023 Berlin Rookie Test and scoring points on debut at the 2025 Hankook Berlin E-Prix.

    Drugovich becomes the first Brazilian driver to race for Andretti Formula E, joining a rich lineage of Brazilian talent who have competed in the series, including inaugural champion Nelson Piquet Jr, Bruno Senna, Felipe Massa and Season 3 Champion, Lucas di Grassi.

    I’m so happy to announce that I’ll be joining Andretti Formula E, and I’m really excited about what’s ahead. My team and I have been in touch with Andretti ever since I won the Formula 2 title, so it’s great  that we’ve managed to stay connected all this time and finally have the opportunity to work together. It’s been far too long for me without racing, so I’m incredibly motivated to get back on a racetrack. It means a lot to know I’ll be competing in every session and not just serving as a reserve, as I have done the past few years. I’m very thankful to the entire Andretti Global organization for believing in my potential and for being so supportive. A special thanks also to Roger [Griffiths] for reaching out and making this happen. I’m focused, motivated and excited for the future, and I know that Andretti has all the tools in place for me to achieve success. I’m confident this new chapter together will be a memorable one.
    Drugovich on the news.