Ernesto Rivera takes maiden victory in F3 Sprint Race at Spielberg
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:28 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
MotorsportsErnesto Rivera won his first FIA Formula 3 race in the Sprint Race at the Red Bull Ring on June 27, 2026. Starting from P2, Rivera trailed the early leader James Wharton before using DRS to overtake him at Turn 4. Pedro Clerot finished in P2 after starting fourth and making a late push past Wharton, who dropped to fourth. Title contender Freddie Slater was involved in an early collision, while championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu secured a P10 finish to extend his lead by one point.
- •Rivera wins his first FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at Spielberg.
- •Pedro Clerot secures P2 after a strong final lap.
- •James Wharton drops to P4 after leading early in the race.
- •Freddie Slater is out of the race after a collision.
- •Ugo Ugochukwu extends his championship lead with a P10 finish.
"Ernesto Rivera secured his maiden victory in FIA Formula 3 with a determined drive to the top step in the Sprint Race at the Red Bull Ring.
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