Nael Secures First Pole in Melbourne, Outpacing Teammate Ugochukwu
Théophile Nael made headlines by securing pole position in Melbourne, outperforming teammate Ugo Ugochukwu in an intense qualifying session. This victory marked a strong start for Campos Racing in the 2026 season, as they locked out the front row for the upcoming Feature Race.
Nael’s Impressive Lap Time
In a dramatic finish, Nael clocked a remarkable time of 1 minute and 34.187 seconds on his final lap. He narrowly edged out Ugochukwu by just 0.021 seconds. Ugochukwu had dominated the session until that point, taking second place.
Qualifying Results
- P1: Théophile Nael (Campos Racing) – 1:34.187
- P2: Ugo Ugochukwu (Campos Racing)
- P3: Freddie Slater (TRIDENT)
- P4: Maciej Gladysz (ART Grand Prix)
- P5: Nicola Lacorte (DAMS Lucas Oil)
- P6: Mattia Colnaghi (MP Motorsport)
- P7: Taito Kato (ART Grand Prix)
- P8: James Wharton (PREMA Racing)
- P9: Brando Badoer (Rodin Motorsport)
- P10: Noah Stromsted (TRIDENT)
- P11: Enzo Deligny (Van Amersfoort Racing)
- P12: Bruno del Pino (Van Amersfoort Racing)
Upcoming Races
The Feature Race will showcase a competitive field, with Nael and Ugochukwu leading the charge. The Sprint Race is set for Saturday, starting at 11:15 AM local time. Notably, the grid for the Sprint Race will see Van Amersfoort Racing’s Enzo Deligny and Bruno del Pino in the front row due to a reverse grid format.
For detailed insights and updates on the FIA Formula 3 Melbourne Qualifying, visit Filmogaz.com.
