ByAndy Gray
BBC Sport NI Journalist
British F4 champion Fionn McLaughlin will step up to race in Formula 3 in 2026.
The move with Hitech Racing will see the 17-year-old from Northern Ireland support Formula 1 on Grand Prix weekends.
Red Bull Junior driver McLaughlin dominated thr British F4 season in his first season of car racing as he secured the title with two races to spare.
He picked up five victories on his way to the title, and also secured the rookie championship.