Freddie Slater earns first F3 pole position at Silverstone

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Freddie Slater earns first F3 pole position at Silverstone
Summary

Freddie Slater secured his first pole position in Formula 3 during a dramatic qualifying session at Silverstone on July 3, 2026. Slater achieved a lap time of 1:45.620, placing him ahead of championship rival Théophile Nael, who qualified second for Campos Racing. Louis Sharp took third place for PREMA Racing, with Ernesto Rivera in fourth. Other notable qualifiers include Matteo De Palo in fifth and Fionn McLaughlin in sixth. The Sprint Race is set to begin at 09:35 local time on July 4.

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  • •Freddie Slater qualified first at Silverstone in F3.
  • •Théophile Nael finished second for Campos Racing.
  • •Louis Sharp secured third for PREMA Racing.
  • •The Sprint Race starts on July 4 at 09:35 local time.
  • •Ugo Ugochukwu, the championship leader, is starting from reverse grid pole.
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Freddie Slater took his maiden Formula 3 pole position in a dramatic Silverstone qualifying.

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