A Formula 3 rookie, Pedro Clerot fulfilled the Rodin team’s development plans during the category’s three days of testing in Barcelona, Spain. The driver from Brasília completed 190 laps across the sessions and is confident for his first race in the category in Melbourne, Australia.
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“They were three good days of testing. We completed many laps and were able to carry out all our planned programs. We tested many things over the three days and managed to evolve our car well. I am confident for Melbourne,” says Clerot, who is sponsored by Banco BRB.
The first F4 Brazil champion and a standout in last season’s FRECA with two wins, seven podiums, and fourth place in the championship, Clerot will continue with the final activities before his debut.
“We have a few more days of preparation with the simulator and then we go to Australia. It will be important to arrive a bit early because of the time zone issue, but I feel very ready for our first race,” adds Clerot, who finished the last day of testing in 14th place.
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The opening round of Formula 3 will be held on March 7 and 8. It will be the first of the ten double-headers planned for the calendar.
Formula 3 Calendar in 2026:
• ROUND 1 – 06 to 08/03/2026 – Australian GP (Melbourne)
• ROUND 2 – 10 to 12/04/2026 – Bahrain GP (Sakhir)
• ROUND 3 – 04 to 07/06/2026 – Monaco GP (Monte Carlo)
• ROUND 4 – 12 to 14/06/2026 – Catalonia GP (Barcelona)
• ROUND 5 – 26 to 28/06/2026 – Austrian GP (Red Bull)
• ROUND 6 – 03 to 05/07/2026 – British GP (Silverstone)
• ROUND 7 – 17 to 19/07/2026 – Belgian GP (Spa)
• ROUND 8 – 24 to 26/07/2026 – Hungarian GP (Hungaroring)
• ROUND 9 – 04 to 06/09/2026 – Italian GP (Monza)
• ROUND 10 – 11 to 13/09/2026 – Spanish GP (Madrid)
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