Silverstone 2026
FIA F3 Round 5 Silverstone
This was always going to be a special one. The place I havecalled home for the last seven years, and a circuit I have visited multipletimes a week, became the place I would race my black and red ART F3 car for thefirst time. Excitement levels were high, pride was booming, and it was abirthday weekend I wish to remember for years to come. The fifth round of theFIA Formula 3 Championship at Silverstone was something I was beyond excited about.
Thursday 2nd of July 2026
Arriving at the circuit on Thursday was something trulyspecial. Family was alongside me, and I had a new helmet ready to shine,featuring icons from the UK, my current home, and Japan, my forever home, oneither side. This weekend was destined to be special, made even more so by thefact my birthday had arrived at a circuit that means so much. A successfultrack walk, weight check, and engineering briefing with the team had the stageset for us for what I hoped would be a dream weekend.
Friday 3rd of July 2026
Friday had arrived, the day that means the most, withpractise and qualifying ahead of me. The first time down the Hamilton straight,the first time through Maggots and Becketts, is something I'll never forgetwith my F3 car. A truly sensational experience as I learn and build a solidfoundation with the team.
Saturday 4th of July 2026
Racing around Silverstone is always an intense experience,and Saturday's sprint race was no exception. It was a tough race from start tofinish, with some tight battles, both in and against our favour. We crossed theline in 16th, which was a slightly disappointing end to the day considering ourstarting position. There was a lot to learn, and an attitude I wish to carryforward into Sunday's feature, where there was only one option: to scorepoints.
FIA F3 Round 5 Silverstone
This was always going to be a special one. The place I havecalled home for the last seven years, and a circuit I have visited multipletimes a week, became the place I would race my black and red ART F3 car for thefirst time. Excitement levels were high, pride was booming, and it was abirthday weekend I wish to remember for years to come. The fifth round of theFIA Formula 3 Championship at Silverstone was something I was beyond excited about.
Thursday 2nd of July 2026
Arriving at the circuit on Thursday was something trulyspecial. Family was alongside me, and I had a new helmet ready to shine,featuring icons from the UK, my current home, and Japan, my forever home, oneither side. This weekend was destined to be special, made even more so by thefact my birthday had arrived at a circuit that means so much. A successfultrack walk, weight check, and engineering briefing with the team had the stageset for us for what I hoped would be a dream weekend.
Friday 3rd of July 2026
Friday had arrived, the day that means the most, withpractise and qualifying ahead of me. The first time down the Hamilton straight,the first time through Maggots and Becketts, is something I'll never forgetwith my F3 car. A truly sensational experience as I learn and build a solidfoundation with the team.
Saturday 4th of July 2026
Racing around Silverstone is always an intense experience,and Saturday's sprint race was no exception. It was a tough race from start tofinish, with some tight battles, both in and against our favour. We crossed theline in 16th, which was a slightly disappointing end to the day considering ourstarting position. There was a lot to learn, and an attitude I wish to carryforward into Sunday's feature, where there was only one option: to scorepoints.
Sunday, 5th of July, 2026
A Sunday at Silverstone is something I dreamed of for a longtime and an experience I won't forget. That Grand Prix feeling, even moreintense with the British fans, and a race I grew up watching and dreaming ofone day competing alongside. Here I was.
An aggressive sprint race from my side, with opportunitiestaken, a nose kept clean, and an end result of sixth place following post-racescrutineering. It meant a solid haul of points as we left the fifth round ofthe Championship, crossing over the halfway point of the season.
Now leaving Silverstone, eyes are turned to the sixth roundas we enter the latter half of the year. With an intention to keep on buildingon the positive momentum we have gained over the last three races, expectationsremain high. Desire is higher, and my plan to carry Japan to the top continues.
