Singaporean driver Christian Ho joins Rodin Motorsport after debut Formula 3 season with Dams

SINGAPORE – A fresh challenge awaits Singaporean race car driver Christian Ho, as the 18-year-old switches gears in the Formula Three (F3) championship.

After completing his debut F3 season with French team Dams Lucas Oil – a campaign in which he has “grown much more as a driver” – Ho will be joining F3 rivals and New Zealand outfit Rodin Motorsport for the 2026 term.

He had become the first Singaporean to race in F3 – two rungs below Formula One in the International Automobile Federation’s (FIA) motor racing hierarchy – when he signed for Dams in January.

In his maiden season, which concluded in Monza, Italy, on Sept 7, he finished 22nd of 37 drivers after 10 rounds. Ho was also Dams’ top driver, with his highest placings coming at the iconic Silverstone circuit, where he finished sixth in the sprint and fifth in the main race in July.

“This year has been very different from the past few years that I’ve had in racing in general,” Ho said in a media statement on Sept 29. “A lot of challenges to overcome, especially coming into one of the biggest championships in the world, and also a new team.

“It’s been really fun, the experience has been really nice. You’re able to go to every F1 weekend and walk the same track box as the drivers.

“And I think, honestly, this year has been challenging but I feel like I’ve grown much more as a driver than I have any other season.

“I’ll be joining Rodin Motorsport and it’s a new journey that I’m excited to embark on. I have lots to improve and I’m prepared to put in the hard work before the new season starts.”

Rodin were sixth out of 10 teams in the recently concluded F3 season, while Dams were 10th.

Rodin’s alumni include current F1 stars such as McLaren’s Lando Norris, George Russell of Mercedes and Williams’ Carlos Sainz, all of whom turned out for the outfit when it was known as Carlin Motorsport before a change in management.

When asked about his decision to join Rodin, Ho told The Straits Times: “Around that period where everybody’s speaking to other teams, I think there was a mutual interest, just because I was looking for somewhere where I could grow as a driver.

“They have the culture of bringing up drivers that become great… They are teaching the drivers how to be able to become Formula One drivers such as Norris, Russell or Sainz, so I feel like it’s a good environment for me to go in.

“Of course, there were other opportunities within the grid as well, but I felt like Rodin was the best choice for me to grow personally and also try and compete for wins and podiums.”

Rodin’s sporting director Benn Huntingford said: “We’re delighted to welcome Christian to Rodin Motorsport for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship.

“He has built an impressive reputation through his performances in the junior categories and has the qualities to continue progressing in F3.”

Separately, Ho has also signed with All Road Management, a firm founded by Nicolas Todt, the son of former FIA president Jean Todt.

The company, which also manages Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, has been scouting and developing motor sport talent of all levels – from karting to F1.

On what working with Todt meant, Ho said: “It’s good knowing that they have the connections in F1 to bring you up.

“Their job is to keep your mind off the things that are out of the track and let me focus on what I do.

“What they also offer is to help you to negotiate with teams… Just because you don’t have the personal connections yourself and they have around 20 to 30 years of experience with F1 and F2 team bosses, so just having that on your side is already very important.”