AIX Racing confirm Nikita Bedrin for Melbourne

AIX Racing have confirmed that Nikita Bedrin will race for the team at Round 1 of the 2025 Formula 3 season in Melbourne.

Bedrin previously raced for AIX in F3 last year having also completed his rookie campaign in 2023.

The 19-year-old achieved three podiums across the two seasons, including a victory at the 2024 Budapest Sprint Race, which was his and AIX’s first win in Formula 3.

So far in 2025, Bedrin competed in three rounds of the Formula Regional Middle East Championship, achieving one victory and four podiums in total.

He is now set to return to F3 for Melbourne and speaking following the announcement, Bedrin expressed his delight at the opportunity.

“What a news," said Bedrin. "Very unexpected, but super happy to be back. It will be for sure a challenge to get used to everything again, but I will make the best out of it. Can’t wait to get started!”