The 2026 Formula 3 season continues this weekend with the sixth round of the championship, scheduled for the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. The race is expected to mark another challenge between the two main title contenders, Ugo Ugochukwu and Freddie Slater, who have distanced themselves from their rivals.
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Ugochukwu arrives for the weekend with 104 points after five rounds, while Slater, in second place, has 86 points. Theóphile Nael, with 60, is third, followed by Noah Stromsted, fourth with 57. Bruno del Pino, with 49, completes the top five list.
The two Brazilians in the championship occupy different positions in the standings. Pedro Clerot is eighth in the championship with 40 points. Fernando Barrichello is still seeking his first points in the 2026 Formula 3 season.
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The schedule at Spa will open this Friday, with a single free practice and qualifying that will determine the starting positions for the two races. Saturday is reserved for the Sprint, scheduled for 5 a.m. The main race starts at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. F1TV broadcasts all activities live.
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Check the schedule and where to watch the Belgium round of Formula 3:
Friday, July 17
4:55 a.m. – free practice (F1TV)
10 a.m. – qualifying (F1TV)
Saturday, July 18
5 a.m. – sprint race (F1TV)
Sunday, July 19
3:30 a.m. – main race (F1TV)
