About Trident
Trident is an Italian motorsport team founded by Maurizio Salvadori in 2006, competing in both Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships. Based in Milan, Italy, the team has established itself as a consistent presence in the Formula 1 feeder series, with particular strength in Formula 3 where it won the 2021 teams' championship. Trident has worked with numerous drivers who progressed to Formula 1, including Gianmaria Bruni and Stefano Coletti. The team is characterized by its distinctly Italian approach to racing, combining passion with technical expertise and a focus on driver development. While sometimes operating with more modest resources than some competitors, Trident has demonstrated an ability to achieve strong results through efficient operations and strategic excellence, particularly in the challenging mixed conditions often found in Formula 3 racing.
Racing Series
Championships where Trident competes
Formula 2
FIA
Formula 2 serves as the primary feeder series for Formula 1, showcasing the next generation of racing talent on the same prestigious circuits as F1. As an official FIA championship, F2 features standardized cars that emphasize driver skill and development, creating close, competitive racing. The series follows a sprint and feature race format each weekend, with points systems designed to reward consistency and overtaking. For young drivers, F2 represents the final stepping stone before potentially reaching Formula 1, with many current F1 stars having graduated through its ranks.
Formula 3
FIA
Formula 3 is a crucial junior single-seater racing championship that serves as a vital stepping stone for young drivers aiming to climb the motorsport ladder. Racing on prestigious Formula 1 circuits, F3 features a grid of talented teenagers and early-career drivers competing in identical chassis with standardized engines to ensure fair competition. The series emphasizes driver development and racecraft, with a format that includes both sprint and feature races. F3 provides essential experience in professional team environments, media responsibilities, and the physical demands of high-downforce open-wheel racing.