Nicola Marinangeli Joins AIX Racing for F3
Summary
Nicola Marinangeli is set to return to single-seater racing by joining AIX Racing for the 2025 FIA F3 Championship season. At 21 years old, the Italian driver started his career in Italian Formula 4, where he initially struggled to secure points across 24 races. However, he broke through in the Formula 4 United Arab Emirates series, achieving one victory and nine podium finishes, which paved the way for his continued involvement in various Formula Regional and Eurocup events.
Marinangeli's journey has also included experience in F3 machinery, notably finishing 12th in the Euroformula standings in 2022. Recently, he shifted focus to GT racing, where he found significant success, including a sixth-place finish in the GT World Challenge Europe and multiple wins during the 2024 season. Eager for new challenges, he expressed excitement about joining the FIA F3 grid alongside reigning Eurocup-3 champion Javier Sagrera. With AIX Racing still looking to fill one additional driver spot, Marinangeli's move marks a significant step in his racing career as he aims to leverage his GT3 experience to make an impact in F3.