The GB3 Championship, partnered by the BRDC, has confirmed a refreshed 2026 schedule that expands its Formula One footprint and sharpens its international profile. Moreover, the Red Bull Ring joins the roster for the first time, while the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya secures the season finale. Consequently, the series retains its eight-round, 24-race structure and continues to position itself as a direct pathway to FIA Formula 3 and beyond.
Furthermore, six of the eight events will run at current F1 venues, therefore offering drivers mileage that mirrors higher-category demands. Additionally, Barcelona’s dual role as a popular winter testing base and the championship’s closing venue enhances continuity, data quality, and strategic nuance. Notably, the headline additions add contrasting technical challenges: the Red Bull Ring rewards exit traction and altitude-aware engine performance, whereas Barcelona tests aero balance through long-radius corners and high-load transitions. Thus, the calendar elevates learning value, strengthens scouting signals, and deepens the championship’s credibility.
Smarter logistics and season flow
GB3 aligns competitive variety with operational pragmatism. After opening on the Silverstone Grand Prix layout on 25/26 April, the campaign moves to Spa-Francorchamps on 30/31 May and then to the Hungaroring on 4/5 July. Subsequently, the debut at the Red Bull Ring on 11/12 July maintains momentum and, moreover, compresses deep-Europe travel into a single swing. As a result, teams reduce transport duplication, simplify spares management, and ease personnel fatigue. Consequently, outfits can divert savings toward simulator time, tyre evaluation, and incremental upgrades. Meanwhile, the second visit to Silverstone on 1/2 August resets familiar references before the domestic run-in. Thereafter, Donington Park GP on 5/6 September and Brands Hatch GP on 26/27 September shape the late-season arc, reward consistency, and, furthermore, set the narrative for a decisive Iberian climax. Finally, Barcelona on 7/8 November provides a high-stakes stage that values qualifying execution, tyre discipline, and strategic clarity. Ultimately, the schedule balances speed, technical complexity, and cost control to accelerate driver development.
Provisional 2026 calendar*
- 25/26 April – Silverstone
- 30/31 May – Spa-Francorchamps
- 4/5 July – Hungaroring
- 11/12 July – Red Bull Ring
- 1/2 August – Silverstone
- 5/6 September – Donington Park
- 26/27 September – Brands Hatch
- 7/8 November – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
*Calendar pending FIA ratification.
