Jordan's Track Talk

Category: Formula Three

  • F3 – Imola – Day 1

    Practice-

    Rafael Camara made a positive start to his Imola weekend by topping the timesheets in Free Practice.
    The Trident driver’s 1:33.091 proved the time to beat ahead of the MP Motorsport duo of Alessandro Giusti and Tim Tramnitz.

    Domingues improved to a 1:34.891 but was followed across the line by PREMA Racing’s Noel Leon, who went fastest on a 1:34.740.

    Nicola Lacorte set the pace at his home race with a 1:35.682 early on for DAMS Lucas Oil, before the Van Amersfoort Racing driver, Ivan Domnigues, pushed him down to P2 with a 1:35.564.

    Track conditions continued to improve and the laps got faster still, and this time it was Brando Badoer on top for PREMA with a 1:34.162, a tenth quicker than his teammate Leon.

    But then came the Championship leader, Camara, and he went fastest on a 1:33.433, the Trident driver over seven-tenths faster than Badoer.
    However, Camara was joined in the top two by Giusti. The MP rookie went to second, 0.245s behind, with Stenshorne third.

    Camara continued to improve and lowered the time to beat to a 1:33.353.
    Tramnitz was right behind the Brazilian at the line and wound up 0.254s off P1.

    After a quick trip to the pit lane, the drivers were back out on the track and Camara again improved to a 1:33.091. However, Giusti was even closer this time around, just 0.074s behind his Trident rival.

    The Red Flags were out with less than three minutes to go, after Ugo Ugochukwu spun into the gravel at the exit of the Villeneuve chicane, before making slight contact with the barrier.

    With not much time left, the session was not resumed with Camara fastest ahead of the MP pairing of Giusti and Tramnitz.

    Qualifying-

    Rafael Camara made it three consecutive pole positions to start the 2025 season after leaving it late to take the top spot from Van Amersfoort’s Santiago Ramos at a dramatic Imola Qualifying.

    The Trident driver completed a 1:32.206 with his final lap of the day to take pole, beating Ramos by over two-tenths, with his teammate Noah Stromsted ending up thrd.

    Camaraa picked up from where he left off in Free Practice to go up to P1 early on.

    Several drivers were able to improve on their next flying attempts, but the majority of the grid opted to abort those laps, choosing to pit for a second set of medium tyres instead.

    With just over 16 minutes remaining, the drivers returned to the track and there were improvements across the board, as several climbed up the timesheets.

    But it was Badoer who went fastest on a 1:32.894, to eclipse Camara by just 0.015s.
    The Italian completed his lap at the right time as the Red Flags were waved moments later, with Campos Racing’s Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak stuck in the gravel at Acque Minerali.

    Running resumed with just over 11 minutes to go and 25 out of remaining 29 drivers went out, as all three Trident drivers remained in the pit lane alongside Callum Voisin.

    As the times came through, Ramos went fastest on a 1:32.442 for Van Amersfoort Racing, with Tuukka Taponen his closest challenger in P2, 0.092s.

    But as they completed their laps, the quartet in the pit lane returned to the track, and Camara completed his final attempt to go to provisional pole with a 1:32.306.

    The Brazilian beat Ramos by 0.236s to seal the first Aramco Pole Position Award as Stromsted also left it late to go to third.

  • F3 – Bahrain – Day 2 & 3

    Day 2-

    It was a terrific start for the pole-sitter Joshua Dufek who kept a hold of the lead, but AIX’s Slater got ahead of Martinius Stenshorne for P2 at Turn 4 after starting third.

    Behind them, Tsolov got ahead of Alessandro Giusti for P4, while Championship leader Rafael Camara had a slow start from P12 and dropped to the back of the field.

    Onto lap 2, Slater closed in on Dufek before making a move for the lead at Turn 1.
    Behind them, Tsolov continued his fine start, overtaking Stenshorne for third at the same corner.

    The Safety Car was called upon at the start of Lap 4, PREMA Racing’s Ugo Ugochukwu stopped at Turn 2 after colliding with his teammate Brando Badoer, who pitted with a puncture.

    Racing then resumed on lap 7 and Tsolov was flying once again, diving to the inside of Dufek for P2 at Turn 1.
    The battles intensified on lap 9 as Tsolov again dived to the inside at Turn 1, this time on Slater for the race lead. However, the Campos driver went in too deep allowing the Briton to retake the lead.

    Just behind the pair, the battle for P3 was heating up as Dufek, Stenshorne and Taponen almost went three-wide into Turn 4.
    The latter two eventually made their way past at Turn 10 and 11, with Giusti following them through a few corners later at Turn 1.

    Further up the road, Slater and Tsolov were going wheel to wheel once more.
    The Bulgarian dived down the AIX driver at Turns 4 and 8, but on both occasions, the debutant retook the lead.

    However, Tsolov eventually made a move stick with the help of DRS and dived down the inside at Turn 1 again. Behind them, Taponen was now ahead of Stenshorne for P3.

    At the start of lap 13 of 19, the top three had begun to separate themselves out in front, while Stenshorne was coming under attack from Giusti and Callum Voisin for P4.

    Giusti then went side by side with Stenshorne into Turn 6 and 7, but the MP Motorsport driver had the door closed, putting him into the clutches of Voisin, who made a move past at Turn 11.

    On lap 15 of 19, the Safety Car was called upon, with Dufek and Ivan Domingues colliding at Turn 1, causing both drivers to stop by the side of the road.

    We returned to green flag conditions at the start of Lap 18, and Slater was right on the back of Tsolov, but the Campos driver resisted all his overtaking attempts.
    Onto the final lap, Taponen looked to make a move on Slater into Turn 1 but could not make it stick. Tsolov though was able to pull away out in front and went on to claim a record-equalling fourth victory in FIA Formula 3.

    The full top 10 are- P1: Tsolov, P2: Slater, P3: Taponen, P4: Voisin, P5: Stenshorne, P6: Tramnitz, P7: Giusti, P8: Ho, P9: Wurz and P10: Stromsted.

    Day 3-

    It was a great start for Voisin who got ahead of Camara on the brakes at Turn 1, while Charlie Wurz kept a hold of third ahead of DAMS Lucas Oil’s Christian Ho.

    Tuukka Taponen was also on the move for ART Grand Prix. From sixth, he got ahead of Bruno del Pino at the start, before overtaking Ho for fourth into Turn 4 on Lap 2.

    Onto Lap 3, Camara and Wurz had closed in on the back of Voisin, with the former using DRS to get ahead into Turn 1. However, the Rodin driver’s switchback move got him back ahead at Turn 4.

    Camara eventually got ahead on Lap 5, making the same move on Voisin at Turn 1, the Brit unable to get ahead at Turn 4 this time despite his attempts to do so.
    Wurz and Taponen were now battling for P3, allowing Voisin and Camara to disappear up the road.

    Further behind, Alessandro Giusti got himself ahead of Noel Leon for P11 at the same corner. He made a similar move at Turn 1 on the following lap on another PREMA Racing driver, Brando Badoer for P10.

    Trident then came on the radio to tell Wurz to stay with Taponen, but at the same time, his teammate Noah Stromsted was coming under threat from Ho and Tramnitz for P5.

    The Dane fended off Ho, before the DAMS driver ran wide at Turn 2. This opened the door for Tramnitz to get ahead on the run to Turn 4. On the next lap, the Singaporean lost another position to Nikola Tsolov at the next corner.

    Another driver showing tremendous pace was Mari Boya. The Campos driver overtook Badoer for P11 after starting the race down in 20th.
    Tramnitz and Tsolov then got ahead of Stromsted for fifth and sixth, while Giusti overtook his MP teammate del Pino for P9.

    As lap 14 of 22 started, Camara was three and a half seconds clear of Voisin, who was 2.4s in front of Taponen. A DRS train had now formed behind the ART driver, with Wurz, Tramnitz, Tsolov and Stromsted all in the fight for the podium.

    After trying for several laps to get ahead of Wurz, Tramnitz eventually got ahead of the Trident driver by going round the outside at Turn 4 on Lap 17.

    Taponen had been able to pull out a one second advantage due to the fighting behind him, but Tramnitz closed the gap before pulling off another move round the outside at Turn 4 on lap 19 for third.

    Wurz had now dropped to P6 after being overtaken by Tsolov, and was coming under attack from his teammate, Stromsted.

    Out in front though, Camara was over six seconds clear across the line as he went on to win his second feature race of the season. Voisin finished in P2 and Tramnitz ended up third for MP.

    The full top 10 are- P1: Camara, P2: Voisin, P3: Tramnitz, P4: Taponen, P5: Tsolov, P6: Stromsted, P7: Giusti, P8: Boya, P9: Del Pino and P10: Ho.

  • F3 – Bahrain – Day 1

    Practice-

    Trident’s Rafael Camara picked up where he left off in Melbourne to set the pace in the opening session in Sakhir, his 1:50.984 the fastest time of Free Practice.

    The Brazilian driver eclipsed Nikola Tsolov’s early benchmark time by 0.127s to end up fastest ahead of his Campos Racing rival, while ART Grand Prix rookie Tuukka Taponen rounded out the top three.

    Van Amersfoort Racing’s Ivan Domingues had the track to himself early on as the rest of the field waited in the pit lane. He set a 1:52.776 to complete the first push lap of the session.

    Action started to ramp up with 15 minutes to go as one by one all 30 cars started to head back out onto the circuit.
    After the first set of push laps, it was Tsolov that set the pace with a 1:51.111, with Rodin Motorsport rookie Roman Bilinski 0.312s behind in P2.

    However, Tsolov was down to second as Camara went top on a 1:50.984, putting the Brazilian 0.127s clear in front.

    Fellow rookie Taponen went third for ART, over two-tenths back from the leading time, as Van Amersfoort Racing’s Santiago Ramos jumped up to fourth.

    The drivers continued to set their best times up until the chequered flag as MP Motorsport’s Alessandro Giusti ended up in P5 ahead of Charlie Wurz and Bilinski.

    Qualifying-

    Rafael Camara was the one to beat once again, as the Trident driver took his second consecutive pole position of the season, beating out Callum Voisin in an action packed Sakhir Qualifying.

    A closely fought encounter between the pair, the Brazilian’s late 1:49.214 was enough for P1, while the Rodin Motorsport driver ended up 0.156s down in second, with Trident’s Charlie Wurz in third.

    It was Nikola Tsolov that set the early benchmark though of 1:50.506, putting the Campos Racing driver 0.169s clear of DAMS Lucas Oil’s Christian Ho, with James Wharton just behind in P3.

    The entire field was back in the pit lane with 18 minutes left in the session, but after a quick change of tyres, they were out on track for the second set of push laps on their new rubber.

    There were plenty of improvements and on this occasion, it was Voisin on provisional pole, thanks to a 1:49.882, putting him just 0.023s ahead of MP Motorsport’s Alessandro Giusti.

    Camara went to third ahead of Tsolov this time around, before the drivers returned to the pit lane to put on another new set of tyres.

    Setting his lap earlier than the rest of the field, Camara went to P1 with a 1:49.214. Voisin set the fastest first sector but could not overhaul the Trident driver and ended up second, 0.156s down.

    The full top 10 are- Pole: Camara, P2: Voisin, P3: Wurz, P4: Ho, P5: del Pino, P6: Taponen, P7: Stromsted, P8: Tsolov, P9: Giusti and P10: Slater.

  • F3 – Australia – Day 2 & 3

    Day 2-

    Ramos held firm into Turn 1, but Bilinski had to fight back past Stenshorne with a late dive into Turn 4 having lots out in the first corner to the Hitech TGR driver.
    It also opened the door for Campos Racing’s Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak to follow through, but their fight was far from over.

    The Rodin then swept by Matias Zagazeta for second into Turn 9, but waiting in the wings, Inthraphuvasak, went into third around the outside into the chicane.
    Stenshorne fired back before the end lap, re-passing the pair into Turn 11 to move back into second, while Inthraphuvasak lost out to Zagazeta for fourth before the end of the lap.

    A Virtual Safety Car was called upon as the second tour began. Charlie Wurz’s Trident in need of recovering after stopping at Turn 5.

    Back to green flag racing on Lap 3, Tramnitz was tucked in the slipstream of Inthraphuvasak and he took fifth with an around-the-outside pass at Turn 9.

    The Safety Car was called upon in short order though, Rafael Camara and Laurens van Hoepen both in the gravel at Turn 12 following contact with James Wharton, who also retired at the end of the lap with suspension damage.

    Tramnitz had been up to fifth after passing Inthraphuvasak before the Safety Car. But an apparent issue under the Safety Car forced him to slow and drop to the back, before he eventually retired from the Sprint.

    Racing got back underway entering Lap 9, with Ramos holding on to his lead from Stenshorne, Bilinski, Zagazeta and Inthraphuvasak in the top five, as they broke away from the rest of the pack.

    On Lap 13, Stenshorne got a good run into Turn 11 and forced the Mexican driver to defend the corner, but he couldn’t find a route through.
    At the back of the leading queue, Inthraphuvasak made a pass stick on Zagazeta into Turn 1 to claim fourth on Lap 15. But their battling allowed the top three to escape three seconds up the road.

    Another Safety Car was called upon with five laps to go after contact between Bruno Del Pino and Javier Sagrera into Turn 6, leaving both in the gravel.

    The clean up operation meant that there was not enough time to get back to green flag racing, allowing Ramos to lead the field over the line for his first F3 win.

    The full top 10 are- P1: Ramos, P2: Stenshorne, P3: Bilinksi, P4: Inthraphuvasak, P5: Zagazeta, P6: Bedrin, P7: Nael, P8: Tsolov, P9: Voisin and P10: Leon.

    Day 3-

    After several formation laps behind the Safety Car, racing got underway in the Feature Race with a rolling start, and pole sitter Camara launched into a sizeable lead over Stromsted.

    The Safety Car was called upon before the end of the first lap however, with Nikola Tsolov and Callum Voisin off the road at Turn 10.

    Back to racing conditions entering Lap 6, Camara re-established a healthy gap back to Stromsted in second.

    McLaren Development Drivers Ugo Ugochukwu and Martinius Stenshorne went into battle on Lap 8 at Turn 4, the Norwegian slicing his way by the PREMA Racing for P8.
    Ugochukwu lost another place on Lap 9 to Roman Bilinski after running wide at Turn 11, opening the door for the Rodin Motorsport driver to go through for ninth.

    The rain intensity picked up on Lap 11, making things even trickier for the drivers as they fought through the spray, though Camara was taking full advantage of his clear view, five seconds clear of the pack.

    The Safety Car was back out on Lap 13, with DAMS Lucas Oil driver Christian Ho in the barriers at Turn 7.

    After several laps behind the Safety Car, the Red Flags were thrown on Lap 18 of 20, and with the weather not improving, the Feature Race was called.

    The full top 10 are- P1: Camara, P2: Stromsted, P3: Nael, P4: Bedrin, P5: Tramnitz, P6: Wurz, P7: Inthraphuvasak, P8: Stenshorne, P9: Bilinski and P10: Ugochukwu.

  • F3 – Australia – Day 1

    Practice-

    Rafael Camara and Trident started 2025 on the front foot, going quickest in Free Practice around the Albert Park circuit.

    The Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy talent set a 1:34,652 just before a red flag stopped the session later on.
    He finished ahead of MP Motorsport’s Tim Tramnitz in second and Mari Boya of Campos Racing in third.

    It was Rodin Motorsport’s Louis Sharp who got the ball rolling by setting a 1:38.676 and the early time to beat, before lowering that to a 1:37.009 on his next attempt.

    Teammate, Roman Bilinski improved on that effort, but Hitech TGR driver, Joshua Dufek set the next benchmark time, 1:36.384 putting him 0.2s ahead of the Rodin in second position. He then lowered his best on the following lap to go onto a 1:35.402.

    Mari Boya joined him shortly afterwards, moving himself up to second, just 0.007s adrift of Camara, while his Campos Racing teammate Nikola Tsolov went third quickest behind him.

    Tramnitz then took over at the top next for MP, 1L34.892 good enough to better the Brazilian by 0.009s, as the session ticked to the final 15 minutes.

    There was one final change of the leaderboard with Camara saving his best effort for last and setting a 1:34.652 to retake top spot.
    But the session came to an early end as Louis Sharp stopped on the track ahead of Turn 4 bringing out the Red Flags with five minutes to go.

    Qualifying-

    It was a perfect Friday in Melbourne for Rafael Camara as he topped both Practice and Qualifying, earning the first pole position of 2025.
    He set a 1:34.999 to lead teammate Noah Stromsted in a great day for Trident. Theophile Nael wound up third, but ended the session under investigation for an unsafe release.

    Installation laps complete and it was Roman Bilinksi that set the benchmark time initially with a 1:36.125 for Rodin Motorsport.

    Two purple sectors by Camara put him in contention until he caught traffic in the final sector and instead slotted into second less than a tenth back.
    Trident teammate Stromsted then went fastest overall to become the first driver in the 1:35s in qualifying.

    Nikita Bedrin put AIX Racing top of the pile with 10 minutes gone, 1:35.873 the fastest time to beat, while Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak and Ugo Ugochukwu improved to go into the top five in third and fourth respectively.

    After waiting for clear track, MP Motorsport’s Tim Tramnitz moved into contention to go third fastest, before Camara strung together a traffic-free lap to storm to P1, half a second clear of anybody else.

    With under 10 minutes to go, the majority of the field then returned to the circuit on fresh tyres for their final attempts of the session.

    There was only five minutes left on the clock when Brando Badoer found the barriers on the exit of Turn 2, requiring a red flag to remove his car from the track.

    The full top 10 are- Pole: Camara, P2: Stromsted, P3: Nael, P4: Bedrin, P5: Tramnitz, P6: Wurz, P7: Inthraphuvasak, P8: Ugochukwu, P9: Stenshorne and P10: Bilinski.

  • AIX Racing confirm signing of Marinangeli

    AIX Racing have announced the signing of Nicola Marinangeli for the upcoming Formula 3 season, their second confirmed driver for the 2025 season.

    Marinangeli first started out in single seater racing in 2018 and achieved several podium and points finishes during his four full seasons, including a victory in the 2020 Formula 4 UAE Championship.

    The Italian driver then made the move to sportscars in 2022 and has gone on to score nine podiums since then, three of those being victories.

    Two of his wins came last season, the 21 year old being part of a team which finished third in the 2024 International GT Open.

    For 2025, he is set to race for AIX in F3, and speaking following the announcement, Marinangeli revealed how motivated he is for the new challenge.

    Such a great honour for me to join the FIA Formula 3 grid with AIX Racing this year. It will be an interesting challenge for me, considering the two years racing in GT3. Couldn’t be more motivated for this experience. Let’s see what this year brings to us.
    Marinangeli on the news.

  • Van Amersfoort Racing finalise 2025 lineup

    Van Amersfoort Racing have confirmed that Santiago Ramos will race for the team in the 2025 Formula 3 season, completing their lineup for the upcoming season.

    Ramos who will race alongside Theophile Nael and Ivan Domingues, returns for a second F3 season after finishing the 2024 campaign 16th in the Drivers’ Championship with 44 points.

    The Mexican driver achieved one podium which came at the final round of the season in Monza where he finished second in the Sprint Race, as well as a pole position at Imola with Trident.

    He is now set to race for Van Amersfoort Racing in 2025 and following the announcement the 20 year old is delighted to return for a second season.

    I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be joining Van Amersfoort Racing for the upcoming FIA Formula 3 season. After showing some strong pace last year, I’m confident that with VAR’s support and expertise, we’re set for an incredible season. I can’t wait to get back in the car and fight for great results together!
    Ramos on the news.

    We are delighted to welcome Santiago to our FIA Formula 3 team for the upcoming season. We’ve followed his progress over the years and have been impressed by his skills and determination. Santiago showed great potential during his rookie F3 campaign, and we are confident that, with the right support and environment, he will be able to reach his full potential with us. We look forward to working with him and helping him continue advancing in his racing career.
    Van Amersfoort Racing Team Principal, Brad Joyce.

  • Van Amersfoort confirm Ivan Domingues

    Ivan Domingues will step up to FIA Formula 3 with Van Amersfoort Racing. The team confirmed their second driver for the upcoming campaign, with the Portuguese driver joining the Dutch team after a year in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine.

    Domingues made the move to single seaters in 2022, racing in the Italian and UAE Formula 4 Championships, finishing 15th and 16th respectively.

    He did improve to 11th the following year in Italian F4 and matched that overall finishing position in the Euro 4 Championship which was a dual campaign that year, racing with Van Amersfoort in both.

    Domingues then made the step up to FRECA last season, remaining with the team and achieved two podiums en route to finishing 10th in the Drivers’ Standings.

    I feel very positive and confident about racing with VAR for the 2025 season in the FIA F3 Championship. It will be my third year with the team and I can’t wait for the start of this new challenge!
    Domingues on the news.

    We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Ivan to our F3 Team for the upcoming season. Ivan has been a part of our family participating in our F4 and FRECA Team already. He has shown great results and determination. We’re confident he‘ll be a fantastic addition to our lineup and we’re excited to work together to achieve more good results on track again and be part of his development.
    VAR Team Principal, Brad Joyce.

  • DAMS finalise 2025 line-up

    DAMS Lucas Oil have confirmed that Christian Ho will race for the team in the 2025 Formula 3 season, completing their lineup for the upcoming campaign.

    He joins the team from the Eurocup-3 2024 season in which he achieved five victories with nine podiums in just 16 races.

    Prior to that, the 18 year old finished second in the 2023 edition of the Spanish F4 Championship, scoring 13 podiums which included five wins.

    Ho will now step up to F3 with DAMS, meaning he is their third confirmed driver after Matias Zagazeta and Nicola Lacorte. Ho is set to be the first Singaporean driver in Formula 3 history.

    I’m proud to be the first F3 driver from Singapore, it feels amazing to join DAMS Lucas Oil and I’m raring to go. I’ve had a strong season Eurocup-3, and I’m aiming to carry this form into 2025. My target is to be competitive in the Championship, which is one of the toughest in the world, so I’ll work with the team to deliver the best possible results.
    Ho on the news.

    We’re delighted to have signed Christian, his pace during the test days was impressive and he has a great racing CV. It’s amazing for him to be the first driver from his nation to compete in F3. We’re pleased to now have our 2025 line-up confirmed and we’ll continue working hard to be in good shape when we arrive in Melbourne.
    Charles Pic, DAMS Lucas Oil Team Owner.

  • Madrid to host F2 & F3 races from 2026

    The Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, set to take place in Madrid from 2026 to 2035, will also feature the FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 Championships.

    The ten year agreement brings the lower-tier F1 categories to Madrid, enriching the fan experience with not only the thrill of top-tier racing but also the opportunity to witness the merging talents on the road to Formula 1.

    This agreement was signed by FIA F2 and FIA F3 CEO Bruno Michel, Jose Vicente de los Mozos, President of the Executive Committee of IFEMA Madrid, Daniel Martinez, Executive Vice-President of IFEMA Madrid and Luis Garcia Abad, General Director of IFEMA Madrid.

    Having both Formula 2 and Formula 3 racing on the same weekend as Formula 1 underscores the commitment of the Spanish GP organisers to deliver a sporting and entertainment experience for fans.

    I am extremely happy to bring F2 and F3 to Madrid, at this exciting new venue. It’s important that the young drivers in both our championships get to race on as many F1 tracks as possible. With the addition of Madrid to the Formula 1 calendar, it was logical that F2 and F3 would follow suit. I am really looking forward to our cars providing the spectators with some thrilling racing.
    Bruno Michel on the news.

    At IFEMA Madrid, we are very proud to bring F2 and F3 to our Grand Prix alongside F1, as our goal is to make the F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2026-2035 the best event possible. The FIA F2 and FIA F3 categories are fundamental for the future of the sport, as they produce the future stars of F1. This makes the Spanish Grand Prix 2026-2035 an even more unmissable event, offering fans a complete experience full of talent, spectacle, and excitement, with a unique motorsport offering.
    Jose Vicente de los Mozos adds.

  • Joshua Dufek joins HiTech for 2025

    HiTech Pulse-Eight have confirmed Joshua Dufek for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 season. He joins Martinius Stenshorne and Gerrard Xie and completes the team’s line up for next season.

    The Austrian driver completed his rookie campaign with AIX Racing in 2024, finishing the year with a best-finish of 10th.

    Dufek took part in post-season testing with Hitech, finishing eighth fastest in Jerez and fifth in Barcelona on the second and final day of the respective tests.

    Prior to F3, Dufek raced in Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, and race in the EuroFormula Open Championship in 2023.

    Moving up to my second full season of F3 with Hitech is a fantastic next step in my career. The team is really strong and we’ve seen this year that they were always in the fight for the title. I think it will be the perfect environment for me to build on my 2024 experience and achieve some good results. I’m really excited about this opportunity and I’m looking forward to getting to work with the team and with a brand-new generation of F3 car.
    Dufek on the news.

    We’re very happy to welcome Joshua back to Hitech after he was part of the team’s Formula Regional Asian campaign in 2022. He knows Hitech well and that familiar environment will be of benefit to him as he embarks on his second full season in Formula 3. He drove for us in the end of season tests in October and we were very pleased with his performances. Together with Martinius Stenshorne and Gerrard Xie I think we can make another strong bid for both Championship titles.
    Hitech F3 Team Manager, Paul Bellringer.

  • MP Motorsport confirm Giusti for 2025

    Alessandro Giusti will race with MP Motorsport in 2025, joining Tim Tramnitz and Bruno Del Pino at the Dutch team and completing their line-up for next season.

    The Williams Academy member moves up from the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, where he finished fourth overall, taking two race victories and a further five podiums.

    Prior to FRECA, the Frenchman raced in the French F4 Championship where he won the title in 2022 during his second campaign in single seaters.

    Giusti took part in the F3 post-season test with MP, finishing eighth overall in Jerez and 12th in Barcelona as he got his first taste of F3 machinery ahead of his debut next year.

    I’m excited to step up to Formula 3 with MP Motorsport. Our first tests together at Jérez and Barcelona were highly promising which is a good sign for my rookie season in the category. It’s my aim to know the team better as we head into the coming season, especially with the new F3-2025 car. I can’t wait to make my F3 debut at Melbourne in March!
    Giusti on the news.

    It’s wonderful to be able to announce Tim, Bruno and Alessandro at such an early date. This will allow our FIA F3 squad to focus on a productive winter of development with the new Dallara F3-2025 car while forging a cooperative bond between our drivers. Alessandro has proved to be a hugely talented driver who I’m sure will quickly find his feet in this highly competitive feeder series on the road to Formula 1. As we have seen in Formula 2 this year, a new car will be a bonus for the championship’s rookies, as it will provide a level playing field for all. I’m confident that Alessandro will be among the drivers to benefit from that.
    Sander Dorsman, MP Motorsport Team Principal.

  • AIX Racing confirm Sagrera for 2025

    AIX Racing have confirmed that Javier Sagrera will be driving for them in FIA Formula 3 next year, becoming their first driver signing for the 2025 season.

    The Spanish driver makes the step up to F3 following a strong campaign in the 2024 Eurocup Championship during which he claimed four victories with 10 podiums in total.

    The 20 year old also previously took part in the Spanish F4 and GB3 Championships, achieving podium finishes in the latter.

    Sagrera will now graduate to F3 with AIX having also taken part in both post-season tests in Jerez and Barcelona with the team.

    I am really happy to be joining AIX Racing for the 2025 season. I couldn’t be more excited and motivated to see what comes ahead next year. And I am for sure more than confident that, together with the team, we can put on a big challenge and we are going to make sure to work as much as we can this winter to do so. I believe in every single individual of this team and I am just really grateful and excited for this opportunity.
    Sagrera on the news.

    Warm welcome Javier. I was following Javier now for two years and his 2024 campaign winning the Eurocup-3 Championship on track, convinced us to test him at the F3 Postseason Testing 2024. Also here he showed directly the necessary potential with his speed, driving and working attitude. Beside that his personality is well matured, grateful and just sympathetic. We are convinced about his talent and are sure to achieve successful results next season, and surprising a lot of people.
    AIX Racing Sporting Director, Roland Rehfeld.

  • Van Amersfoort confirm Nael for 2025

    Theophile Nael will be stepping up to FIA Formula 3 next season with Van Amersfoort Racing the team have confirmed.

    Nael took part in post season testing with the team and makes the jump up from Formula Regional European Championship.

    The Frenchman began his racing career by winning multiple karting titles in France before moving into single seater in 2022. He won the 2023 Spanish F4 crown in style, winning eight race and taking pole five times across the season, earning 14 podiums overall.

    This year, he raced in the Formula Regional Middle East and European Championships, claiming wins in both and finishing 11th and ninth overall respectively.

    I am delighted to join Van Amersfoort racing for the F3 season in 2025. This new adventure fills me with ambition. I can’t wait to take on this challenge with the new F3 car. It’s an honour to work alongside such a talented and historic team. Together, we will give our best on track and aim for great results!
    Nael on the news.

    We are delighted to welcome Théophile to our Formula 3 team for 2025! He has already shown exceptional potential and a professional approach during the post season test days with us. Stepping into Formula 3 is a significant challenge, but we believe in his ability to adapt and thrive. We look forward to helping him grow and achieve success in the upcoming season.
    Rob Niessink, Van Amersfoort CEO.

  • Campos Racing sign Tsolov for 2025

    Campos Racing have finalised their driver lineup for the 2025 Formula 3 campaign having confirmed that Nikola Tsolov is set to race for the Spanish team next season.

    Tsolov returns for a third year in Formula 3 and after a campaign in which he achieved three victories and finished 11th in the Drivers’ Championship with ART Grand Prix.

    But he reunites now with Campos, where he has enjoyed previous success having won the Spanish F4 Championship with the team back in 2022.

    Tsolov was part of Alpine’s junior programme for two seasons. The Bulgarian announced the news on his socials.
    And since he has made a deal with Red Bull, becoming one of their junior drivers and joins the likes of Liam Lawson, Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar.

    I couldn’t be happier and more thankful for joining Campos Racing again in FIA F3 for next year. Great opportunity for me as I have a successful past with the team winning in F4 Spain so it feels like going back home again. We target to continue our dominant history together!
    Tsolov on the news.

    It is a pleasure to reunite with Nikola, a driver we have excellent memories of. He took his first steps in single-seaters with Campos Racing, winning the title in his first experience with us, and did so in an overwhelming manner. In the post-season tests we have conducted, we performed at a very high level in Jerez and Barcelona. I am confident that we are on the verge of a great year together.
    Team Principal, Adrian Campos Jr.

  • Roman Bilinski completes Rodin Motorsport’s lineup

    Rodin Motorsport have confirmed that Roman Bilinski will race for the team next season, completing their driver lineup for the 2025 Formula 3 campaign.

    Bilinski makes the step up to Formula 3 after winning the 2024 Formula Regional Oceania Championship thanks to his six victories and 12 podiums in total.

    He also took part in 12 races of this year’s Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, achieving one podium and eight points paying results in total in a season affected by injury.

    Not only this, the 20 year old has previously taken part in two seasons of FRECA and prior to that competed in the 2020 and 2021 editions of the British F4 Championship.

    In 2021, he also raced in the GB3 Championship where he secured three wins, and four podiums to finish seventh in the Standings.

    His teammates for 2025 will be Louis Sharp and Callum Voisin, having also taken part in both post-season tests in Jerez and Barcelona.

    This is really a great opportunity for me and I am looking forward to starting the new season. Rodin has shown that it is an excellent platform for a young driver to be and I intend to make the most of this opportunity, while doing the best possible job for the team. I want to thank everyone in the team for giving me the chance to prove myself at the maximum level and my sponsors and my family for supporting me again.
    Bilinski on the new seat.

    We are pleased to welcome Roman to the Rodin Motorsport team and look forward to working with him next season. He’s already been testing with us in Jerez and Barcelona and has been not only fantastic to work with, but a driver who has really impressed us since he stepped in the car – I can’t wait to hit the ground running next season with him on board.
    Sam Waple, Rodin Motorsport Team Manager.

  • Nicola Lacorte joins DAMS for 2025

    DAMS Lucas Oil has confirmed their second driver for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 season with Nicola Lacorte joining the team.

    The Alpine Academy driver joins the French team for what will be his rookie campaign after competing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in 2024.

    Lacorte also raced in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship this season, where he secured a race victory and podium finish.

    Prior to that, the 17 year old raced in the Euro 4 and Italian F4 Championships. He is the second confirmed driver at DAMS after Matias Zagazeta’s signing was announced.

    Speaking about joining DAMS, Lacorte said that he was looking to take what he’d learned in FRECA and apply it to F3 next year.

    I’m delighted to sign for DAMS Lucas Oil for next season, considering their great history in Formula 2. I’ve learnt a lot from my experiences of 30 car grids in FRECA this year, which will be important with a similar size field in F3. My goal for the campaign is to maximise my performance and look to score points whenever possible.
    Lacorte on the news.

    It’s great to have Nicola on board for 2025 following the tests in Jerez and Barcelona earlier this month. We’re looking forward to seeing him develop throughout the campaign. With the team’s proven methods in other series, we’re aiming to help one another to achieve great results.
    Charles Pic, DAMS Team Owner.

  • Callum Voisin sticks with Rodin

    Rodin Motorsport have confirmed their second driver for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 season, with Callum Voisin re-signing with the team for next year.

    The British driver completed his rookie campaign in the Championship this year, securing a maiden victory in the Spa-Francorchamps Feature Race, along with a pole position and one further podium, as well as six top 10 finishes in total.

    Prior to Formula 3, Voisin won the GB3 Championship in 2023 and also competed in the Ginetta Junior Championship in 2021 where he finished sixth.

    He joins the previously announced Louis Sharp as a confirmed Rodin driver for 2025.

    I am absolutely delighted to be teaming with Rodin Motorsport once again for the 2025 FIA F3 season. It will be my fourth year in this team so it really does feel like a second home. We made a huge amount of progress last year including winning and taking pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix last year. Going into my second season of F3 there is only one goal in mind and I will give it everything to make sure we achieve that. I would like to thank RDA UK and Edge Management for their continued support, As well as Rodin Motorsport for once again putting their trust in me.
    Voisin on the news.

    We are so pleased to have Callum back with the team for another season. This will be his fourth season as part of the wider Rodin Motorsport family and we are really looking forward to continuing to work with Callum and his team. Having that continuity will be a great help in getting used to this new F3 chassis and I have no doubt that he’ll be a strong contender for this upcoming season.
    Sam Waple, Rodin Motorsport F3 Team Manager.

  • Bruno Del Pino joins MP for 2025

    MP Motorsport have confirmed their second driver for next season, with Bruno Del Pino joining the Dutch team for the 2025 season.

    Del Pino took part in post-season testing for the team, finishing the second test in Barcelona seventh overall and as the lead MP driver.
    He joins Tim Tramnnitz as being confirmed for the 2025 season.

    Del Pino raced for MP in the Eurocup-3 series for the past two years and is currently third in the Standings with seven race victories to his name along with one pole position and three fastest laps.

    Speaking about his promotion to F3 with the team, Del Pino said he was very excited to get started on a new challenge.

    It’s fantastic news that I’m graduating to Formula 3, and it couldn’t be with a better team than MP Motorsport. In my two years with the team, they have made me feel at home in an environment that has helped me to get the best out of myself. It was wonderful to bag our first wins together this season, and it’s with these positive conditions that we will continue our successful collaboration, as we embark on a fresh challenge in F3.
    Del Pino on the news.

    I’m delighted to welcome Bruno in our in our 2025 FIA F3 line-up to partner Tim. Bruno deciding to stay us is testament to the family atmosphere at MP, and further proof of our motto of accelerating talent. This year, he has been a revelation in Eurocup-3, and it’s our goal to transfer that form to the new F3 car for 2025. In the process, Bruno has shown that Eurocup-3 is a viable route into Formula 3, where I’m certain he will flourish.
    MP Motorsport Team Principal, Sander Dorsman.

  • Zagazeta becomes first DAMS driver for 2025

    DAMS Lucas Oil have confirmed that Matias Zagazeta will drive for the team in what will be the team’s maiden campaign in the FIA Formula 3 Championship.

    The Peruvian driver completed his rookie season in F3 this year, achieving a best result of P3 in the Silverstone Sprint Race.

    Prior to his step up to F3, Zagazeta competed in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine and the British F4 Championship in 2021, where he finished as runner-up in the Standings.

    Speaking about his move for 2025, Zagazeta said that he was excited to join a team with so much success for the new era of F3.

    I’m very happy to join a team with such a rich history in motorsport, which has been a leading outfit in Formula 2 for several years. It’s a new environment for everyone in the series with the updated car, but I hope that my knowledge will help us to achieve great results together.
    Zagazeta on his news.

    After the testing days in Spain earlier this month we’re thrilled to confirm Matías for the 2025 season. It was always important for us to have a driver with experience in the Championship. We’re hopeful that Matías can provide us with a great insight along with our team’s proven methods that have served us well in recent years, helping us to start our F3 journey as best we can.
    DAMS Team Owner, Charles Pic.

  • Tramnitz stays with MP for 2025

    MP Motorsport have confirmed their first driver signing for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 season with Tim Tramnitz set to race for the team in what will be his second campaign in the Championship.

    Tramnitz stepped up to Formula 3 last year after an impressive 2023 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, in which he finished third in the Standings.

    He then made a bright start to his rookie campaign this year with MP, where he finished third at the season-opener Sakhir Feature Race.

    The Red Bull Academy driver prospect went on to achieve three more podiums in 2024, which includes a maiden victory at the final Sprint Race of the year in Monza.
    He ended up finishing the season ninth in the Standings with 81 points and following the confirmation of his return with MP, is already eyeing more success in 2025.

    I’m very pleased to continue with MP Motorsport for my second year in Formula 3. My rookie season contained many highlights, including my first F3 victory, and now our goal must be to improve our consistency and add more wins to our tally. The team and I have managed to create a strong relationship in 2024, and I’m looking forward to use that as a platform for more success in 2025, getting as much out of the new car as we can.
    Tramnitz on the news.

    It’s wonderful that Tim has decided to stay with us for another go at the FIA Formula 3 Championship. I’m happy to know that he has found a true home at MP, and we will continue to provide the family atmosphere in which our drivers revel and thrive. This year, Tim has had a fantastic rookie season in F3 and we aim to build on that for 2025. It’s our plan to be frontrunners at every race.
    Sander Dorsman, MP Motorsport Team Principal.

  • PREMA sign Noel Leon for 2025

    Noel Leon will be moving to PREMA Racing for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 season, the Italian team has confirmed.

    The Mexican driver completed his rookie campaign this year with Van Amersfoort Racing and managed to earn four podiums and a further seven top 10 finishes across the year.

    Prior to his step up to F3, Leon achieved the 2019/20 NACAM Formula 4 Championship title and the 2021 US F4 Championship the following year.
    He then went on to race in the Formula Regional European Championship in 2022, where he scored 3 points.

    In 2023, Leon took part in the Euroformula Open Championship where he won the title. He grabbed 7 wins, 5 poles and 394 points.

    Leon recently took part in post-season testing with PREMA at Jerez, achieving the 12th fastest time across the two-day event in Spain.

    I am super happy and proud to join PREMA Racing for my second FIA Formula 3 season. I’m very thankful for their trust, and I can’t wait to start working with the team and prepare for the season. I will give my absolute best to fight for both championships.
    Leon on the news.

    Noel put up some impressive showings this year, and we are happy to welcome him for the season. He has valuable experience in the series and great room for further improvement. Having already worked together in the Jerez test, we think he will be a good fit within our team, and we look forward to continuing the work.
    Rene Rosin, PREMA Racing Team Principal.

  • James Wharton confirmed by ART Grand Prix

    ART Grand Prix have confirmed that James Wharton will drive for the team next season in FIA Formula 3, completing the French outfit’s 2025 line-up.

    The Australian took part in post-season testing with the team in Jerez, while he is active in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, where he currently sits second in the Standings.

    Previously, Wharton achieved top five finishes in the UAE Formula 4, Italian and ADAC Formula 4 Championships in 2022, and went on to claim the UAE F4 title in 2023.

    He was also runner-up in Euro 4 in 2023 aswell, looking to this season currently he has taken four wins, five poles and eight podiums in FRECA.

    It won’t be Wharton’s first time in a Formula 3 car as he made his FIA F3 debut at Silverstone in July, where he raced for Hitech Pulse-Eight.

    I can’t thank ART Grand Prix enough for this incredible opportunity. This is undoubtedly the most significant step in my racing career so far, and I deeply appreciate the trust they’ve placed in me and my potential. I’m eager to start working with one of the most prestigious teams on the grid, and we’ll put in the hard work this winter to be fully prepared when the season kicks off.
    Wharton on the news.

    We are very pleased to welcome James Wharton to ART Grand Prix for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 Championship. James has shown impressive results in FRECA, currently sitting in second place in the standings, and we believe he has all the qualities to succeed in Formula 3. His performance this season has been outstanding, and we are confident that he will be a strong contributor to the team as we move forward.
    Sebastien Philippe, ART Grand Prix Team Principal.

  • Ten teams selected for 2025-2027 Formula 3 season

    The FIA Formula 3 Championship promoters are pleased to confirm the ten teams that have been selected for the 2025 -2027 seasons.

    For the next three-year cycle, nine teams who completed in the 2024 season have been retained, while newcomers DAMS complete the F3 grid.
    Each team will enter three cars as usual, making it a 30 car field.

    Below is the teams for the 2025 – 2027 FIA Formula 3 Championship seasons:

    TeamsLicense
    AIX RacingGermany
    ART Grand PrixFrance
    Campos RacingSpain
    DAMSFrance
    HiTech Grand PrixGreat Britain
    MP MotorsportNetherlands
    PREMA RacingItaly
    Rodin MotorsportNew Zealand
    TridentItaly
    Van Amersfoort RacingNetherlands

    For the next three-year cycle, we have retained nine of our current teams. Their level of professionalism and expertise guarantee the best preparation for the young drivers who aspire to progress to the highest levels of motorsport. To complete the grid, we welcome DAMS to the list of selected teams. We know them very well from the FIA Formula 2 Championship. Their pedigree and level of performance make them the perfect addition to the F3 field. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Andreas Jenzer and everyone at Jenzer Motorsport for their commitment to Formula 3 since the beginning of the category. They have left their mark in the Championship, and I completely respect their decision to focus now on new challenges.
    FIA Formula 3 CEO, Bruno Michel.

  • Camara completes Trident’s line-up

    Trident have become the first team to finalise their 2025 Formula 3 line-up as they have announced that Rafael Camara would be racing for them next season.

    Camara makes the step up to F3 after a title winning campaign in the Formula Regional European Championship, where he has recorded 10 podiums which includes six victories.

    Prior to that, the Brazilian driver had several title successes in karting before graduating to single seater racing in 2022.
    That year, he finished second in the Formula 4 UAE Championship and third in both the Italian F4 and ADAC F4 categories.

    In 2023, he finished third in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship and fifth in his rookie Formula Regional European campagin.
    He then returned to both categories this year, and after finishing third in this year’s Formula Regional Middle East Championship, the Scuderia Ferrari junior went on to win the FRECA title.

    I’m very happy to join Trident, it is such a great Team and it’s very nice to be part of it. I can’t wait to start working with everyone and see what we can achieve together. Of course the expectations are high, I think next year we will for sure be targeting to fight for the championship. I know it will not be easy and we still need to do a lot of work for the moment as it is not only a new car but also a new team, so everything will be new for me. As I said, I can’t wait to start to work. I always want to win but we keep our head down and we do the best we can. My goal is to be prepared for the beginning of the season, to do a good job with the team and do the best I can, always, and be on the top with Trident.
    Camara on the news.

    We are extremely happy and proud to announce that Rafael Câmara will be part of our line-up for the 2025 season. He is an undeniably talented driver, the reigning champion of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, as well as a Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy driver, and we are truly proud to have him with us. Additionally, we are excited to renew our relationship with the FDA program and its drivers.
    Giacomo Ricci, Trident Team Manager.

  • Taponen steps up to Formula 3

    ART Grand Prix have confirmed their second driver signing for the 2025 Formula 3 season, with Tuukka Taponen set to race for the French team.

    Taponen made the step up to single seater racing after a trophy-laden career in karting and finished second in the 2023 Formula 4 UAE Championship, all thanks to his 10 podiums, which included four victories.

    The Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy talent finished fifth in both Italian F4 and Euro 4 categories that same year, before winning the Formula Regional Middle East Championship at the start of this year.

    Since then, Taponen has been competing in the Formula Regional European Championship and currently sits third in the standings with four victories.

    The Finn has already made his debut with ART this season at the penultimate round in Spa-Francorchamps and is now excited to make the step up full time.

    I am really excited about the F3 contract with the ART GP team for the 2025 season. They already showed interest in me in the summer, giving me the opportunity to participate in last season’s FIA F3 Spa competition. The team immediately impressed me both on and off the track and it felt like coming home. ART GP has a long and successful history and I want to be a part of it in the future. ART GP is a familiar team to us Finns. For example, Valtteri Bottas won the championship with ART GP team before moving up to the Formula 1 series.
    Taponen on the news.

    We are very pleased to welcome Tuukka Taponen to the team for 2025. He’s a young driver with great potential, and his performance with us at Spa showed that he has what it takes to succeed. We’re excited to see how he will develop in the new era of Formula 3 and are confident that he will be a strong asset to the team.
    Sebastien Philippe, Team Principal.

  • Hitech retain Stenshorne for 2025

    Hitech Pulse-Eight have confirmed that Martinius Stenshorne will be staying with the team for a second season of FIA Formula 3 in 2025.

    Stenshorne returns to F3 after a strong rookie campaign in which he achieved one victory in the Melbourne Sprint Race before adding another podium in the Barcelona Sprint.
    The Norwegian driver ended the season in 18th in the Drivers’ Championship.

    Prior to joining Formula 3, Stenshorne finished second in the 2023 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, where he achieved five wins and an additional six podiums.

    In 2022, Stenshorne competed in the Italian F4 Championship, where he finished the season in seventh place overall, which included two podiums.

    The McLaren Development driver will now be returning for a second season, he is keen to help the team challenge on both fronts in 2025.

    I’m really happy and excited to be entering my second season of FIA Formula 3 and with Hitech. 2024 was a strong first year in the championship and we achieved some good results that also contributed to the team being able to fight for both titles – something I hope we will see again next season. I’m looking forward to getting down to work with the new car in the new year
    Stenshorne on the news.

    I’m delighted to confirm that Martinius will continue with us for the 2025 campaign. In only his first year on the international stage – one of the most competitive seasons F3 has ever seen – he punctuated his obvious potential with a win in the second round, a podium, and he was regularly in the fight for points. When the field is as tight as it was last season, it can be difficult for strong performances to translate to the standings, but within the team, Martinius’ progress was clear for all to see and I feel confident that he will really make his mark in a second season of F3.
    Paul Bellringer, Hitech Team Manager.

  • Van Hoepen returns with ART Grand Prix

    ART Grand Prix have confirmed that Laurens van Hoepen will be staying with the team for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 season, the Dutch driver returned for a second campaign.

    The 19 year old enjoyed a strong rookie year with ART, achieving one pole position and three podiums on his way to finishing 13th in the Drivers’ standings.

    Prior to his debut F3 campaign, van Hoepen raced in ART colours for two season in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, finishing 10th with two podiums in 2023.

    He is now getting ready to race with the French team for a fourth consecutive season, and van Hoepen is excited for the challenges that lie ahead.

    I’m really excited to continue with ART Grand Prix for the 2025 season. We’ve built a strong foundation together this year, and I feel ready to take on the new challenges that the next era of Formula 3 will bring. The team has been incredible in supporting my development, and I’m confident we can achieve great things together in 2025.
    Van Hoepen on the news.

    We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Laurens Van Hoepen as we enter the exciting new era of Formula 3 in 2025. Laurens has shown great promise and dedication in his debut season with ART, and we believe that together we can achieve even greater success in the coming year.
    Sebastien Philippe, Team Principal on the news.

  • Gerrard Xie signs with HiTech

    Hitech Pulse-Eight have confirmed that Gerrard Xie will be driving for them in FIA Formula 3 next year, becoming their first signing for the 2025 season.

    Xie stepped up to single seater racing from karting and had instant success by winning the 2022 Chinese F4 Championship with 13 victories in 14 races.
    That same he year he also won the Formula Renault Super Challenge and finished second in the Macau Grand Prix.

    In 2023, he competed in GB3 Championship driving for Hillspeed, where he achieved one win after a difficult season.
    Xie, then returned for a second campaign this year with Hitech, he ended the season seventh in the standings, with three podiums including a win.

    I’m thrilled to be making the step up to FIA Formula 3, and to be doing so with Hitech. t’s been a strong season for me and the team in GB3 and I’m proud of everything we achieved together. The results were there but we also had a bit of bad luck along the way that could have brought us even greater success in both title fights. I feel ready and I hope to play a big part in ensuring Hitech’s F3 challenge is as strong as it was this season.
    Xie on the news.

    It is always exciting and rewarding for us to see one of our young drivers progressing through the ranks with Hitech. Gerrard has been ‘there’ throughout the GB3 Championship season. As well as his impressive victory and podium finishes, he has consistently been in the hunt for many more podiums, and racked up the strong points finishes that secured him seventh in the Drivers’ title and contributed so much to Hitech securing the runner-up spot in the Teams’ battle. Gerrard is ready for Formula 3. I’m confident he will be a significant force within our line-up for next season and we’ll be able to fight for both Championship titles once again.
    Paul Bellringer, Team Manager.

  • Trident sign Noah Stromsted

    Trident have announced that Noah Stromsted will be driving in FIA Formula 3 next season – which is their second confirmed signing for the 2025 season.

    Stromsted stepped up to single seater racing in 2021 making an instant impact by finishing second in the F4 Danish Championship as a rookie thanks to his nine wins in 11 races.

    The 17 year old then competed in six races of the 2022 Spanish F4 Championship, taking pole position once before returning for a full season in 2023, where he ended up seventh in the standings with three podiums.

    This year, Stromsted has been competing in the Formula Regional European Championship and he is currently sixth in the standings having achieved one pole position and four podiums.

    The Dane also has previous experience in F3, as he was a final round substitute for Campos Racing this year at Monza, taking part in both Sprint and Feature races.

    I am very happy to join Trident for my debut season in the 2025 FIA Formula 3. Their success the past years speaks for itself, I will work very hard to be competitive since the beginning of the season and help the team as much as possible with the development of the new car. I would like to thank Trident for their trust and giving me this opportunity, and of course my sponsors, family, coach and management for making this happen.
    Stromsted on the news.

    We are extremely happy to announce Noah Strømsted in our line-up for the 2025 season. We had the opportunity to evaluate the Danish driver both on our test car and on our simulator and we immediately had excellent feedback. Despite being a very young driver, he is already very mature from our point of view. Noah has been the best rookie in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in 2024. He is a young guy, with great potential and with a great margin for growth. We are really proud to have him on board our team competing in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, and we are convinced that he will be able to be among the key players of the category in his rookie season.
    Giacomo Ricci, Trident Team Manager.