Campos Racing claimed the Fórmula 3 teams’ and drivers’ championships at the Madring event in Madrid, solidifying a milestone for Spanish motorsport in the junior single-seater ranks. While Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz did not secure a victory on home soil during the weekend’s showcase, the Valencia-based organization dominated the promotion categories, securing titles that traditionally favor British or Italian squads.
A Historic Double Triumph in Madrid
The Valencia-based Campos Racing celebrated a dominant weekend in the Spanish capital during the Madring event, capturing both the drivers’ and teams’ crowns in Fórmula 3. Founded in Alcira in 1997 by the late Adrián Campos, the team is now managed by his son, Adrián Campos Jr. According to Campos Jr., the organization executed its championship plan to perfection to place the Spanish flag at the summit of the junior series. The milestone marks an instance of a Spanish racing structure asserting firm control over the developmental categories leading directly to Formula 1.
Ugo Ugochukwu and the F3 Championship Campaign
Nineteen-year-old American driver Ugo Ugochukwu spearheaded the title charge for Campos Racing by clinching the Formula 3 drivers’ championship. Standing over 1.90 meters tall, Ugochukwu faced physical constraints fitting tightly inside the compact F3 cockpit, yet delivered what team management described as an imposing level of talent behind the wheel. The success in Madrid followed a previous team championship won by the outfit in the 2025 season, marking a period of growth for the developmental squad under Campos Jr.
Looking Ahead to Formula 2 and Global Ambitions
Beyond their success in Formula 3, Campos Racing remains firmly positioned to complete a championship double by securing the Formula 2 titles. The team holds a commanding lead in the F2 team standings and tops the driver standings with Bulgarian competitor Nikola Tsolov. Speaking from the paddock inside Pavilion 12 at Ifema—the venue utilized by organizers for the developmental categories—Campos praised the air-conditioned indoor setup, contrasting it with traditional open-air paddocks exposed to extreme heat or cold. While Adrián Campos famously secured the first Spanish license to form a Formula 1 team in 2010—a venture later sold and renamed HRT—Campos Jr. stated that an immediate return to F1 is not planned. He noted that modern Formula 1 requires heavy manufacturer and corporate investment, leaving private developmental structures far removed from direct entry.
Financial Realities of Base Motorsport in Spain
Campos highlighted the structural challenges facing junior motorsport in Spain, noting that state or corporate backing for base-level racing remains virtually non-existent outside of private sponsors and driver-funded budgets. Major corporations tend to concentrate investments on competitors already competing in Formula 1 due to higher media exposure. Despite operating under the legacy of Fernando Alonso’s two decades in elite motorsport, Campos Racing continues to function as a crucial incubator for future talent, having previously helped develop drivers such as Marc Gené, Antonio García, Álex Palou, Checo Pérez, Isack Hadjar, and Arvid Lindblad.
