In Barcelona, for the third round of the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season, Théophile achieved his most successful weekend since the start of the year. Already highly competitive in Melbourne and then Monaco, this time he capitalised with another pole position, a perfectly controlled Feature Race, and his first Formula 3 victory.
This success marks an important turning point in his season. Thanks to the points scored in Spain, Théophile climbs to second place in the drivers' championship, confirming that he will be a force to be reckoned with in the battle at the front.
A third consecutive pole
Right from qualifying, Théophile confirmed his excellent momentum by securing another pole position. With a lap of 1’28’’263, he once again proved decisive in the single-lap exercise, delivering the best performance at the key moment of the session.
This pole, his third consecutive after Melbourne and Monaco, highlights Théophile’s consistency at the highest level since the start of the season. It confirms his sheer pace, precision, and ability to make the difference when every thousandth counts.
I am very happy to secure this third consecutive pole. The car was performing well and the team did a fantastic job.
A useful Sprint Race to prepare for what lay ahead
On Saturday, the reversed grid for the Sprint Race placed Théophile further back in the pack. In a busy race, the main objective was, above all, to stay clean, gather information on tyre degradation, and prepare for Sunday's Feature Race.
On a circuit as demanding as Barcelona, this data was invaluable. It allowed Théophile and Campos Racing to approach the Feature Race with a clear idea of the management required over the distance.
A controlled Feature Race
On Sunday, Théophile started from first place. In Barcelona, the long straight down to the first corner always makes the start tricky, but he managed his getaway perfectly to keep the lead despite pressure from Hiyu Yamakoshi.
Once established in front, Théophile had to remain focused. Yamakoshi stayed close for much of the race, but he was able to control his pace, preserve his tyres, and keep the advantage in the crucial moments.
Error-free, robust at the restarts, and precise in his management, Théophile led the race from start to finish to claim his first Formula 3 victory. A win built on composure, maturity, and control.
This first victory in Formula 3 means a lot. It was essential to stay focused, manage the tyres, and bring this result home.
A strong result with Campos Racing
This success is also an outstanding collective result with Campos Racing. At their home event, the Spanish team confirmed their excellent start to the season with Théophile's victory and Ugo Ugochukwu's third place.
Already highly competitive since the beginning of the year, Campos Racing continues to assert itself as one of the benchmarks on the grid. For Théophile, winning with the team at the Spanish Grand Prix gives this weekend even greater significance.
Second in the championship
Beyond the victory, Barcelona had a direct impact on the standings. Thanks to this result, Théophile climbs to second place in the drivers' championship with 52 points, just six units behind the leader.
After three rounds, he clearly establishes himself as one of the drivers to watch in the fight for the top spots. The speed was already there from the start of the season; in Barcelona, it translated into a victory and big points.
Heading to Spielberg
The next round of the championship will come very quickly with the event in Spielberg, Austria, from 26th to 28th June. On the Red Bull Ring, a short and fast circuit where gaps are often extremely tight, qualifying will once again be decisive.
Théophile will arrive there with very strong momentum: three consecutive poles, a first victory in Formula 3, and second place in the championship. The goal now will be to extend this consistency and continue to capitalise in the championship run.
Barcelona will remain a benchmark weekend: one of confirmation, of a first victory, and of a major milestone reached in his 2026 season.
