F3 finale heads to Madring
The FIA Formula 3 Championship will conclude its 2026 season at the new Madring circuit in Madrid with an expanded weekend format. Championship leader Freddie Slater called the track incredible after topping the first day of in-season testing there in late August.
Testing validates new venue
The FIA Formula 3 Championship completed a two-day in-season test at Madring on 24 and 25 August. Freddie Slater, the championship leader driving for Trident, set the fastest time on the opening day with a 1:50.343. [1]
Expanded finale confirmed
The series will conclude its season at the same circuit with an additional qualifying session and a second Feature Race. The revised timetable includes two qualifying sessions on Friday; a Sprint Race and first Feature Race on Saturday; and a second Feature Race on Sunday. [3]
Slater praises circuit character
Slater described the new track as incredible to drive with a lot of character after the test sessions. [2]
Related reading
- [1]AS IT HAPPENED: Follow Day 2 of in-season testing at the Madring (fiaformula3). Accessed 2026-09-07.
- [2]F3 points leader: New F1 Spanish GP venue "incredible" to drive after test (motorsport). Accessed 2026-09-07.
- [3]FIA Formula 3 to hold official tests at MADRING in August, as the 2026 F3 season Finale expands with additional Feature Race (fiaformula3). Accessed 2026-09-07.