Freddie Slater Takes Pole at 2026 Formula 3 Spa‑Francorchamps

British driver Freddie Slater (Trident) posted the fastest lap in the opening practice session at Spa‑Francorchamps, recording a 2:06.311 lap to lead the field. He continued his strong performance in qualifying, securing pole position with a 2:05.150 lap, ahead of Tuukka Taponen (MP Motorsport) and Hiyu Yamakoshi (Van Amersfoort Racing). The qualifying results saw a tightly packed top ten, with Noah Strømsted, Ernesto Rivera and Mattia Colnaghi rounding out the front, while a full grid of 30 drivers posted times ranging from 2:05 to 2:07.

The weekend marks an early highlight of the 2026 Formula 3 season, setting the stage for the upcoming race at the historic Belgian circuit.