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FIA Formula 3 and the FIA have announced the calendar for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship, which will again comprise of a total of ten rounds, all support events of the FIA Formula 2 Championship and the FIA Formula One World Championship.
The campaign, approved by the FIA World Motorsport Council, will open overseas in Melbourne, Australia early in March before flying to the Bahrain International Circuit mid-April.
The F3 field will then head back to Europe for its third round in the prestigious streets of Monte-Carlo, Monaco in early June. That same month, there will be two more race weekends, the first in Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain and two weeks later at Spielberg, Austria. July will open at Silverstone, UK, which will be followed by Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium and Budapest, Hungary.
The eighth season of F3 will conclude with back-to-back rounds after the summer break. Monza, Italy will see the return to action in early September, and new venue Madrid, Spain will host the conclusion of the 2026 season.
Commenting on the 2026 F3 schedule, Formula One’s President and CEO Stefano Domenicali noted: “We have seen great racing in Formula 3 this season, and there will be a huge amount of excitement for the 2026 season. There’s been some great new talent coming up through the pipeline, assisted by so many F2 drivers moving to Formula 1 this year, and they are fighting it out on the track.
“The opportunity to race alongside the highest levels of motorsport challenges not only the drivers’ technical aptitude, but also their mental and physical resilience, which is so critical for our sport. The work of Bruno Michel and all the teams is impressive and I want to congratulate them all on their continued success.
“Of course, the races wouldn’t happen without the support of the FIA, stewards, volunteers, the promoters and our partners, Pirelli and Aramco. Next season is going to be a huge one for the sport, and F3 will be playing an important part in that, both on and off the track.”
Commenting on the F3 calendar, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “The FIA Formula 3 Championship continues to play a fundamental role in shaping the future of our sport, providing young drivers with a world-class environment to grow and compete on some of motorsport’s most iconic circuits.
“The 2026 calendar offers a strong blend of tradition and innovation – from the streets of Monte-Carlo to the exciting addition of Madrid as the season finale.
“With ten rounds supporting both Formula 2 and Formula 1, the Championship remains a key pillar of our single-seater pathway and a showcase of global talent.”
Speaking of the F3 calendar, FIA Formula 3 CEO, Bruno Michel stated: “The FIA Formula 3 Championship is the perfect training ground for the drivers on their road to Formula 1, with almost half of the 2025 FIA Formula 2 grid made of F3 graduates from the previous season.
“The 2026 Formula 3 calendar will be made of ten rounds and twenty races, which is a good number to balance Formula 1 tracks and costs.
“In 2025, we have introduced a new F3 car that’s provided great racing on circuits that will be back on the 2026 calendar. We will go to Madrid for the first time, and I am looking forward to seeing our thirty cars race at this new venue.”
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