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Nael claims third consecutive pole position at F3 Barcelona event

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:54 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Nael claims third consecutive pole position at F3 Barcelona event

Summary

Théophile Nael secured his third consecutive pole position in the Formula 3 season at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 12, 2026. He clocked a time of 1:28.263, edging out teammate Ugo Ugochukwu by just 0.039 seconds. Hiyu Yamakoshi from Van Amersfoort Racing qualified third, with Brando Badoer and ART Grand Prix rookie Taito Kato rounding out the top five. The Sprint Race is set to commence at 10:05 local time on Saturday, with Gerrard Xie on reverse grid pole and James Wharton alongside him on the front row.

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By the Numbers

•Nael's pole position is his third in a row this season.
•Ugochukwu qualifies second for Campos Racing.
•Yamakoshi and Badoer secure third and fourth positions.
•Sprint Race scheduled for June 13 at 10:05 local time.
•Xie and Wharton will start from the front row.

What they're saying

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Théophile Nael narrowly beat Campos Racing team mate Ugo Ugochukwu to pole position in Barcelona – claiming his third consecutive P1 start of the season.
— Formula1.comby Formula 1

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