Jacob Micallef joins Hitech for selected GB3 Championship rounds
GB3 Driver Signing
Hitech is pleased to announce that Jacob Micallef will join the team’s GB3 Championship campaign for selected rounds during the remainder of the 2026 season.
As Jin Nakamura steps away from the championship to focus fully on his promising FIA Formula 3 campaign, Hitech is delighted to promote Jacob to the next rung of the single-seater pathway.
The 16-year-old Maltese driver will join Hitech for selected GB3 Championship rounds while continuing his full F4 Spanish Championship programme. He will become the first driver from Malta to compete at this level. Despite being in his first full season of single-seater competition, Jacob has already made a strong impression in the F4 Spanish Championship, claiming pole position at Portimão in only the second round of the season. Prior to that, he competed in the F4 Saudi Championship at the end of 2025.
Jacob began his motorsport journey in Malta’s vibrant racing community, following in the footsteps of his father, Duncan Micallef, who rose to become FIA Top Fuel Drag Racing Champion.
A year after securing a podium finish with third place in the FIA Karting Championship – OK European Championship, Jacob stepped up to the F4 Saudi Championship. He made an encouraging start to his single-seater career, recording two top-10 finishes during the opening round at Bahrain International Circuit.
Jacob’s first race with Hitech’s GB3 Championship squad will be Round 3 at the Hungaroring from 2-5 July.
Jacob Micallef:
“I'm incredibly excited to be joining Hitech for these races in the GB3 Championship. Stepping up to this championship only one step away from FIA F3 in only my first season is an unbelievable opportunity, and I can't wait to learn and develop as a driver alongside such a professional outfit.”
Jacob continued:
“Flying the Maltese flag in the championship means everything to me, and I’m determined to make my country proud.
“A huge thank you to my family, my sponsors, my management team and Hitech for believing in me.”
Phil Blow, Hitech GB3 Championship Team Manager:
“We’re delighted to announce Jacob for selected rounds of our GB3 Championship campaign and to promote another young and emerging talent to the next level of single-seater racing. Even at this early stage of his career, he has made an impressive start in the F4 Spanish Championship and has adapted smoothly to life in single-seaters after a strong karting career.”
Phil continued:
“We believe this is the right opportunity for Jacob to demonstrate his potential at the next level and we look forward to welcoming him to the team in Budapest next month.”
