PREVIEW: 2026 Post-Season Testing wraps up in Barcelona

It is the final test of the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season and we wrap up the year with two days of testing around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Teams will have one last chance to gather data and while the drivers that have signed for next seasons continue to get accustomed to their machinery ahead of the winter break in preparation for 2027.

Here is everything you need to know.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Both days get going at 09:00 local time and run to the lunch break at 12:00. On Day 1, the session resumes at 14:00 local time while on the second day, the cars return to the circuit at 13:00.

The chequered flag on Day 1 will be at 17:00 local time, while on Day 2, it will be at 16:00 local time.

THE FIELD

• There is one changed to the field that tested in Jerez, with Yevan David in at Van Amersfoort Racing for Barcelona
• The remaining 29 drivers are back for two more days of testing that will round out the 2026 season
• Last year, Campos Racing set the fastest time of the test with Théophile Nael recording a 1:28.398 in the second morning segment

WHERE TO FOLLOW

Both test days will be available to follow via the live blog on the official FIA Formula 3 website.

As well as that stay tuned to our social channels for behind-the-scenes updates from Barcelona.

2026 JEREZ POST-SEASON TESTING ENTRY LIST