2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship – Full Season Calendar Breakdown
News & Announcements September 9
The 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship has released its official 10-round calendar, featuring a mix of iconic and technical circuits across Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. Notably, Madrid makes its debut as a new venue on the F3 calendar, subject to FIA circuit homologation.
The season spans from early March to mid-September, offering young drivers key exposure on the Formula 1 support bill and a chance to showcase their talents across a variety of layouts — from the tight streets of Monaco to high-speed temples like Monza and Silverstone.
🗓️ Full 2026 FIA F3 Calendar
| Round | Date | Circuit | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06–08 March | Melbourne (Albert Park) | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| 2 | 10–12 April | Sakhir (Bahrain) | 🇧🇭 Bahrain |
| 3 | 04–07 June | Monaco | 🇲🇨 Monaco |
| 4 | 12–14 June | Barcelona-Catalunya | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| 5 | 26–28 June | Spielberg (Red Bull Ring) | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| 6 | 03–05 July | Silverstone | 🇬🇧 Great Britain |
| 7 | 17–19 July | Spa-Francorchamps | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| 8 | 24–26 July | Budapest (Hungaroring) | 🇭🇺 Hungary |
| 9 | 04–06 September | Monza | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| 10 | 11–13 September | Madrid (New Venue) | 🇪🇸 Spain |
Note: The Madrid round is subject to FIA circuit homologation approval.
🔍 Highlights & Key Storylines
- Season Opener in Melbourne: Kicking off alongside F1 at Albert Park, Melbourne returns as the opening round after its successful integration into the F3 calendar in recent years.
- Monaco’s Prestige: As always, Monaco remains a vital highlight — offering drivers the ultimate street circuit challenge in early June.
- Double Spain: Both Barcelona and Madrid appear on the schedule, marking a strong Spanish presence and the debut of the Madrid street circuit or semi-permanent layout.
- Classic European Core: Mid-season features a dense European leg with staples like Spielberg, Silverstone, Spa, and Budapest, testing drivers across fast-flowing and technical circuits.
- Monza & Madrid Finale: The final two rounds — Monza (04–06 September) and Madrid (11–13 September) — promise a high-speed finish to the season, with points and pressure peaking.
🌍 Development Platform
The FIA Formula 3 Championship continues to serve as a critical development platform for drivers aspiring toward F2 and ultimately Formula 1. The 2026 calendar retains the championship’s mission to race on F1 weekends, preparing young talent under the spotlight of global motorsport.
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