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Freddie Slater leads 2026 F3 after Hungarian win

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Freddie Slater ~~Formula 3~~ leads 2026 ~~season~~ F3 after Hungarian win

In July 2026, British driver Freddie Slater showed early dominance in the FIA Formula 3 championship. At Spa‑Francorchamps he set the fastest lap in practice and secured pole position for the opening race weekend. A week later at the Hungaroring, Slater converted his strong form into his first feature‑race victory, overtaking the series leader to move to the top of the championship standings. The win came despite early contact with pole‑sitter Tuukka Taponen and a late challenge from Ugo Ugochukwu, highlighting Slater’s ability to recover and defend his position. The Hungaroring race, the seventh round of the season, saw Slater fend off a late attack from Campos Racing’s Ugo Ugochukwu, who finished second, while Brando Badoer took third. Incidents also involved pole‑sitter Tuukka Taponen early on and a clash between Theóphile Nael and Ugochukwu later in the event. The victory moved Slater to the leaderboard lead, extending his points advantage to 130 with two rounds left after the summer break, which will resume at Monza in September. These performances marked Slater’s rapid ascent in the 2026 season, positioning him as a leading contender as the series moved into its summer break before resuming in September.

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