MP Motorsport have signed Tuukka Taponen for the 2026 F3 season.
Taponen graduated into F3 this season with ART GP and finished as their highest-placed driver in ninth with three podium finishes, including a season-best second-placed result in Monaco Sprint.
“I’m really pleased to join MP Motorsport for my second year in Formula 3”, explained the 18-year-old Ferrari junior, as he makes the switch for his second season in the category.
“It’s wonderful news to have confirmation of my immediate future so early. It means that I have a productive winter with the team and the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy ahead of me, as we work together on the best possible preparation for the 2026 season.
“MP is one of the leading teams in the championship, having finished third in this year’s teams standings, and I look forward to becoming part of their family and adding to their success.”
MP Motorsport’s Team Principal, Sander Dorsman added that Taponen has earned his seat through his on-track success which saw Dorsman consider him as one of their “fiercest rivals” in recent seasons, and is excited to see him partnering Mattia Colnaghi and Alessandro Giusti next season.
“Ever since his promotion from karts, Tuukka’s quick rise through the ranks has been remarkable. He has been one of our fiercest rivals in the past two years, so having him on our side for 2026 is absolutely great news.
“Along with Mattia and Alessandro, Tuukka will add to MP’s strong 2026 line-up of extremely talented youngsters all capable of fighting at the sharp end of the Formula 3 grid.”
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