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  • DAMS Lucas Oil confirm Lacorte for 2026

    Nicola Lacorte will be returning to FIA Formula 3 with DAMS Lucas Oil in 2026 the team has confirmed.

    Lacorte took part in his rookie campaign in 2025, building up experience with the team he will carry on with next year.

    In 2024, he took part in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship and finished 10th, with one win and two podiums.

    Before that in 2023, the Italian driver took part in both Euro 4 Championship and Italian F4 Championship with PREMA and finishing 9th in both. He has also been apart of the Alpine Academy since 2023.

    It’s an honour to continue with DAMS Lucas Oil. The 2025 season has taught me a great deal, about discipline, consistency and managing unpredictable race situations. My goal for 2026 is clear: build on this experience, improve at every race and target strong results.
    Lacorte on the news.

    Nicola’s continuation reflects our ambition to invest long-term in young driver development. His analytical abilities and constant dedication throughout the 2025 season, even in difficult circumstances, demonstrated that he possesses the qualities required to progress within a highly professional environment.
    Charles Pic, Team Principal.

  • 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.