FIA News 2026 Formula 2 and Formula 3 calendars revealed

Formula 2 and the FIA have announced the calendar for the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship and once again, the season will comprise of a total of 14 rounds, all of which are support events of the FIA Formula One World Championship.

The 11 teams and 22 drivers will contest a total of 28 races across 13 countries, with a new venue added to the calendar as Formula 2 goes to Madrid for the very first time (subject to FIA circuit homologation).

The tenth season of Formula 2 will open in Melbourne, Australia in early March, before heading to the Bahrain International Circuit at Sakhir in April, back-to-back with Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.

The 2026 campaign, approved by the FIA World Motorsport Council, will pick up in Europe with a busy month of June, starting with Monte-Carlo, Monaco the first week, followed by Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain a week later. Spielberg, Austria will conclude that month, and the action will carry on the following week in Silverstone, Great Britain on the first week of July.

The paddock will then travel to Spa-Francorchamps two weeks later and, before the summer break, Round 9 will take place in Budapest, Hungary.

The action will return at Monza, Italy early September, before Madrid concludes the European season in September the week after.

Baku, Azerbaijan will be next on September 25-27. After a break, Round 13 will take place in Lusail, Qatar on November 27-29, while the season will end at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi on December 04-06.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said:“Once again, we can look forward to some fantastic F2 racing in 2026, when the series returns to 14 Grands Prix. We welcomed four F2 drivers up to Formula 1 this year, which has demonstrated how critical the pyramid system is to the sport and its ongoing success. 2026 is going to be a great season, with exciting action, as the drivers take on the ultimate circuits, all of which have different challenges to test their skills and their abilities. I’m grateful to Bruno Michel and all the teams who make the series possible and the FIA, promoters, stewards and volunteers, and our partners Aramco and Pirelli who enable the races to take place. We’re all ready for a brilliant season ahead!”

FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, said: “The FIA Formula 2 Championship continues to prove itself as a vital platform for developing the next generation of top drivers, and the 2026 calendar reflects our commitment to delivering a competitive and globally diverse series. With 14 rounds across three continents, including the exciting debut of Madrid as a new venue, Formula 2 remains closely aligned with Formula 1 while carving its own identity. As we mark the tenth season of the Championship, I look forward to another year of outstanding competition and progression in one of the most important steps on the single-seater ladder.”

FIA Formula 2 CEO, Bruno Michel, said:“I’m very pleased to announce our calendar for the 2026 season. F2 is the ultimate preparation for Formula 1 as proven by the strong performance of the drivers who have joined the F1 grid in 2025. Racing on Formula 1 tracks and in front of the F1 paddock is absolutely key. Next season, we remain with 14 rounds in total, all support events of F1. As announced previously, we are adding a new venue with Madrid, which should be an exciting new track for our drivers and teams.

“As always, we have designed this calendar with the costs in mind to ensure that the teams’ budget remain at a healthy level.”

FIA Formula 3

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.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “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.”

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.”

FIA Formula 3 CEO, Bruno Michel, said: “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.”