‘It’s a great honour’ – Dion Gowda on stepping up to F3 with LN4 Fusion

Dion Gowda is confident that he and LN4 Fusion can be competitive in 2027, as he reflected on his new life in Formula 3.

The Indian driver is graduating to F3 after two years in FREC where he achieved several points finishes and took part in the two post-season tests in Jerez and Barcelona.

Speaking last month about the step up to the third tier, Gowda expressed his delight at the opportunity but also acknowledged the work that needs to be done.

“It’s been really good, I’ve been learning a lot,” said Gowda. “It's a step up for me. Obviously, a new car for me, new experience, and a new team as well. There’s a lot to learn, but it's going well and I think we're doing a good job.

“Obviously in terms of in the car, it's quicker, it's got more downforce, so it's about maximising that. But then also the tyres are a big thing in F3 and being able to maximise when the tyres are at their best is a unique skill.

“So that's probably the biggest difference from anything else I've driven, and then also obviously off the track you've got a lot more responsibility being in F3.”

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Gowda will be racing for LN4 Fusion in what will be the team’s first season in the championship, and he gave his thoughts on racing with them in 2027.

“Obviously, it's a great honour to be racing in F3 and then to also be representing LN4 Fusion,” said Gowda.

“It’s a new team, but we've got some experienced people working behind the scenes. I'm quite confident that we should be fairly competitive going into the season.”

Gowda is looking forward to the “cool experience” of racing in Jeddah and Monaco next season but hopes the entire year can be a successful one for both him and the team.

“Obviously I'd like to win the championship,” he added. “But it is my rookie season, so we'll just learn as much as we can, take away as much as we can and just try to improve throughout the season, and take it step-by-step.”