The first full-time FIA Formula 3 race of the season is in the books. Lining up with AIX Racing at Imola, James finished 18th in the Sprint Race with a best lap time of 1:35.177 and a total race time of 33:43.248.

After last year’s one-off appearance in Monaco, this weekend marked the beginning of a new chapter — a full campaign at the highest level of junior single-seaters. The race was a chance to get to grips with the car, build consistency, and lay the groundwork for what’s to come.

It wasn’t about results this time. It was about mileage, data, and getting race-ready for the rest of the season.

Next up: the Feature Race. More laps. More learning. More to prove.