Taito Kato joins ART Grand Prix for 2026 season

ART Grand Prix has confirmed the signing of Taito Kato for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season, completing their line-up for next year.

Kato will drive alongside the previously confirmed Kanato Le and Maciej Gladysz, with all three set to embark on their rookie campaigns in 2026.

The Japanese driver raced in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine this year with the French squad, finishing seventh in the Drivers’ Standings with two podiums and five top five finishes across the season.

Prior to this year, he made his single-seater debut in 2024 in the French F4 Championship, winning the title with an impressive five victories and six further podiums.

Kato said he was pleased to be stepping up with ART for another campaign with a team he knows well.

“I'm genuinely excited about the new challenges awaiting us next year. I’m really thrilled to be driving for ART GP in F3 next year and to be driving with the same team as I did in FRECA.”

ART Team Principal Sébastien Philippe added: “Taito integrated perfectly into the team this season in FRECA. He showed strong adaptability, great discipline, and a lot of potential that is just waiting to be fully expressed at the highest level. Moving up to FIA F3 is the natural next step in our collaboration. He’s still young, but he has already demonstrated real maturity in his driving and a clear desire to improve with every session. We’re excited to continue this journey together in 2026.