2026 Formula 3 Calendar

FIA Formula 3 (F3) is the high-intensity entry point onto the global "Road to F1" ladder, serving as a critical bridge between regional categories and Formula 2. Designed to test the raw talent of the world's most promising young drivers, the series operates as a strict "one-make" championship, with all 30 competitors racing identical Dallara chassis powered by a bespoke 3.4-liter naturally aspirated Mecachrome V6 engine. This level playing field places the focus entirely on driver ability and car setup. F3 races alongside Formula 1 at many European and international Grand Prix weekends, utilizing a pressure-cooker format that includes a reverse-grid Sprint Race and a high-stakes Feature Race. Known for its massive grids and frantic, wheel-to-wheel racing, FIA Formula 3 is where the future stars of motorsport must prove they have the speed and mental toughness to climb to the very top of the single-seater pyramid.