Races across Austria, the Netherlands, the United States and Italy delivered another set of crucial results in the battle for the titles across the leading junior single-seater championships.
With the campaign now reaching its midpoint, every race weekend carries greater significance in the fight for the championships. Events across Austria, the Netherlands, the United States and Italy have strengthened established leaders, propelled new contenders into the spotlight and reshaped the overall standings. From the GB3 Championship and British F4 to USF Juniors and the Ultimate Cup Series, the latest round of racing delivered key results that are beginning to define the remainder of the season.
GB3
The Red Bull Ring hosted the fourth round of the GB3 Championship season, producing a weekend that further consolidated the battle at the top of the standings. The standout performer was VRD Racing, which claimed all three race victories and moved into the lead of the Teams' Championship.
Nikita Bedrin once again proved to be the benchmark of the season. The championship leader secured victories in Race 1 and Race 2 before producing an impressive recovery from 11th to second place in the final race of the weekend. The outstanding points haul extends his championship advantage to 106 points over his closest rival.
Completing a perfect weekend for VRD Racing, Patricio Gonzalez claimed his maiden GB3 Championship victory by winning Race 3. Behind him, Lucas Fluxá climbed to second in the drivers' standings thanks to a pair of runner-up finishes in Austria, while Martin Molnár continued his strong run of form with a pole position and another podium finish, moving back up to third in the championship.
The GB3 Championship returns to action at Silverstone from 30 July to 2 August.
Drivers' Championship
1. Nikita Bedrin – 319 points
2. Lucas Fluxá – 213 points
3. Martin Molnár – 206 points
British F4
The Zandvoort round reshaped the British F4 Championship standings, with Dries Van Langendonck delivering another outstanding performance at the Dutch circuit. The Rodin Motorsport driver claimed two victories and a pole position, turning the championship's international round into a pivotal moment in the title fight.
After winning Race 1, Van Langendonck backed up his performance with another victory in the final race of the weekend, bringing his tally to four wins this season and reclaiming the championship lead with a significant advantage over his closest rivals.
The results had a major impact on the standings, largely due to the difficult weekend endured by Lewis Wherrell. The JHR Developments driver arrived in the Netherlands as championship leader but failed to score points in any of the three races, dropping to second place in the overall standings.
Behind the leading duo, Hitech continued to strengthen its position, with Scott Lindblom securing two podium finishes and Theo Palmer once again proving to be a consistent front-runner. The weekend also marked Alba Larsen's maiden single-seater podium, while Ethan Lennon claimed victory in Race 2.
With the championship battle still wide open and several drivers firmly in contention, British F4 now heads to Thruxton on 25–26 July for the next round of the season at one of the fastest and most demanding circuits on the calendar.
Drivers' Championship
1. Dries Van Langendonck – 179 points
2. Lewis Wherrell – 132 points
3. Theo Palmer – 125 points
USF Juniors
The penultimate round of the USF Juniors season at Lime Rock Park confirmed Edward Kennedy's outstanding form and brought Karol Pasiewicz one step closer to the championship title. The VRD Racing by Pole Position driver secured both pole positions and victory in Race 2, while Pasiewicz made the most of the weekend to further extend his championship lead.
Kennedy continued his impressive rise, establishing himself as one of the standout performers of the second half of the season with three victories in the last four races. Pasiewicz, meanwhile, leaves Connecticut with an 80-point advantage over his nearest rival, putting himself in a commanding position heading into the season finale.
Behind the championship leader, Max Mokarem retains second place in the standings, while Bex Cranston moves up to third following another consistent weekend. The Teams' Championship also remains closely contested, with Zanella Racing still leading the way despite VRD Racing by Pole Position significantly reducing the gap.
The 2026 USF Juniors title will be decided at the season finale at Road America, scheduled for 24–26 September.
Drivers' Championship
1. Karol Pasiewicz – 278 points
2. Max Mokarem – 198 points
3. Bex Cranston – 191 points
Hoosier Formula Cup
The Mugello weekend confirmed Stepan Suslov's outstanding form, as the Winfield Racing driver emerged as the dominant force in the latest round of the Hoosier Formula Cup. Suslov swept all three races of the weekend, completing a remarkable hat-trick that further strengthened his position as one of the championship's leading contenders.
Delivering an exceptionally consistent performance, Suslov combined speed, consistency and race management to take victory in every race, reinforcing the impressive progress he has shown throughout the season. The result also highlights the excellent work carried out by Winfield Racing, a long-established team renowned for developing young racing talent.
In the Gentleman class, Frédéric Boulot proved equally dominant. The Race Motorsport driver mirrored Suslov's achievement by winning all three races in his category, securing the maximum points available over the Italian weekend.
Following the Mugello round, the Hoosier Formula Cup will return to action at Spa-Francorchamps from 18 to 20 September for one of the most anticipated events of the season.





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