Theophile Nael wins Budapest F3 Sprint Race, title race tightens

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Theophile Nael wins Budapest F3 Sprint Race, title race tightens
Summary

Theophile Nael secured victory at the Budapest F3 Sprint Race, advancing from sixth on the grid. The Campos Racing driver took the lead after overtaking Kanato Le, ultimately winning by over two and a half seconds. Le finished in second place, earning his first Formula 3 podium, while teammate Ernesto Rivera placed third. The race leave Ugo Ugochukwu and Freddie Slater tied in the championship standings with 104 points each, setting the stage for the upcoming Feature Race on Sunday.

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  • •Nael starts sixth, takes the lead, and wins at Hungaroring
  • •Kanato Le finishes second for his first podium
  • •Ernesto Rivera completes Campos 1-3 finish in third
  • •Ugo Ugochukwu and Freddie Slater tied with 104 points each
  • •Upcoming Feature Race set for Sunday at 0840 local time
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Theophile Nael impressively went from sixth on the grid to the top step at the Budapest Sprint Race.

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