Trident rookie Matteo De Palo secured his first FIA Formula 3 feature race victory at Silverstone on July 5, 2026.
The Italian driver overcame a dramatic final-lap collision with teammate Freddie Slater during a late safety car restart.
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De Palo started fifth on the grid but fought his way to the front.
He traded the lead with polesitter Slater before defending his position on a one-lap sprint to the checkered flag.
Campos Racing driver Ernesto Rivera finished second.
Maciej Gladysz of ART Grand Prix secured third after initial runner-up Theophile Nael received a 10-second post-race time penalty for an earlier incident with Louis Sharp.
Emotional First Win
Speaking to Feeder Series after the podium ceremony, De Palo reflected on overcoming a difficult rookie campaign that left him 26th in the standings before the weekend.
"It's been a really hard start of the season, obviously not getting the results for things out of my control.
It was not easy, also mentally, but I managed to always keep focusing on myself and believing in myself, and that was the most important thing for me," said De Palo.
The Italian driver previously struggled with technical issues and qualifying incidents in Melbourne, Monaco, Barcelona, and Spielberg. He found pace during Friday practice at Silverstone.
"For sure it's the most special [win] of my career, because of course it's in F3, but also for this big relief that I had.
