In May 2025, 195 cars took to the track in a single weekend: one year later, that record is nearly matched during another action-packed week filled with iconic events.
As tradition dictates, May is the month when the international motorsport calendar brings together many of its most important events. It is therefore no coincidence that it is also a special month for Tatuus, packed with key appointments that celebrate pure racing passion and, thanks to ever-increasing participation levels, continue to set new records.
This is exactly what happened just over a year ago, between May 2 and 4, 2025, when as many as 195 single-seaters took the start simultaneously across 9 championships in Asia, Europe, and America. The same scenario is about to repeat itself in 2026, once again approaching those record figures.
There will be 7 championships on track simultaneously from today through Sunday, for a total of 190 single-seaters battling across highly prestigious events.
From the Carb Night Classic, moved to Thursday due to weather conditions expected on what would have been the traditional Friday, to the F1 Academy round in Montreal alongside Formula 1, and including European commitments such as the Italian and British F4 championships, GB4, and the FIA FREC, it is impossible to identify a single most important round.
What is certain is that passion and excitement will not be missing over these four days marked in red on the Tatuus calendar.
USF2000 and USF Pro 2000 – Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
This is the most anticipated event of the USF Pro Championships season, as well as the first to hit the track during this record weekend: the Carb Night Classic.
The iconic Lucas Oil Raceway Park, a 0.686-mile oval located just 11 km from the Indianapolis Speedway, was scheduled to host the USF2000 and USF Pro 2000 night races on Friday — the Freedom 75 and Freedom 90. However, due to adverse weather forecasts, all on-track activity has been moved to Thursday, thanks to the efficient organization of Andersen Promotions.
It will therefore be a long and intense day, with qualifying and races separated by just three hours, making mental and physical energy management a crucial factor. Which of today’s many talents will follow in the footsteps of drivers like Kyle Kirkwood, winner of the Freedom 75 in 2018 and currently second in the 2026 IndyCar standings?
USF2000
Qualifying Thursday 15:30 EDT
Race Thursday 18:30 EDT
USF Pro 2000
Qualifying Thursday 16:15 EDT
Race Thursday 19:30 EDT
The races will be broadcast live on the official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@usfprochampionships
F1 Academy – Montreal
The F1 Academy returns after the long break caused by the cancellation of the Jeddah round, and does so for the second consecutive year in the stunning setting of Montreal, once again alongside Formula 1.
The cancellation of Jeddah means the schedule for the drivers this weekend is more intense than usual, with three races in addition to qualifying and Friday practice, a format that will also be repeated in Austin, ensuring the total number of races in the season remains unchanged.
The results from the opening round in Shanghai bring a tight and open championship to Montreal, with Emma Felbermayr, Alisha Palmowski, and Nina Gademan separated by just 9 points. The Canadian round will be a new and important challenge for most of the field, with only 7 of the 18 drivers having previous experience at the circuit from 2025.
Qualifying Friday 18:00 EDT
Race 1 Saturday 09:45 EDT
Race 2 Saturday 18:05 EDT
Race 3 Sunday 10:45 EDT
The races will be broadcast live by official F1 Academy broadcasters worldwide:
https://www.f1academy.com/About/3EF4AtFK4B3m7tegHgEx4a/where-to-watch-us
FIA Formula Regional European Championship – Zandvoort
The new era of the FIA FREC continues with its second round at Zandvoort. After opening in Styria, the European championship—fourth step in the FIA single-seater ladder to Formula 1—heads to the dunes near the Atlantic coast to either confirm or reshape the early-season order.
This will be a different weekend compared to the opener, with only two races on the schedule and a format closer to the 2025 season, with qualifying sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings and races in the afternoons.
The standings are close, led by Reno Francot (CL Motorsport, 43 points), followed by Rashid Al Dhaheri (R-ace, Yas Heat livery) on 38, Kean Nakamura Berta on 34, and Sebastian Wheldon close behind on 30.
Zandvoort also marks the first half of a back-to-back, as the paddock heads to Spa-Francorchamps next week for another key round on two iconic and demanding circuits, where the new Tatuus T-326 will face one of its early major tests.
Qualifying 1 Saturday 08:55 CET
Race 1 Saturday 16:45 CET
Qualifying 2 Sunday 08:50 CET
Race 2 Sunday 16:45 CET
Sessions will be broadcast on: https://www.youtube.com/@fiaformularegionaleu
British F4 – Snetterton
The British F4 season continues its 2026 campaign and driver development mission, moving to the iconic and demanding Snetterton circuit in Norfolk.
The early part of the season has already established a clear benchmark in Dries Van Langendonck, who has taken two wins from six races and leads the championship by 23 points over Ethan Jeff-Hall. However, with 10 rounds in total, British F4 remains one of the longest and most competitive F4 championships in the world, ensuring plenty of action ahead.
Qualifying Saturday 10:20 BST
Race 1 Saturday 16:15 BST
Race 2 Sunday 10:40 BST
Race 3 Sunday 15:50 BST
Races will be streamed live on the official championship YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BritishF4
Italian F4 Championship – Vallelunga
A record-breaking May continues for Italian F4. After the opening round featuring 48 cars on the grid, participation remains extremely high for the second round at Vallelunga.
Due to the large number of entries, this round will again feature four races, as seen not only at Misano but also in last year’s Vallelunga event, when Kean Nakamura Berta completed a streak of five consecutive victories that began in Misano.
For Alp Aksoy, who leads the standings with 82 points, the current streak is not wins but podiums (two wins and a third place at Misano). The young Turkish driver will aim to extend his consistency, while his closest rivals, Niccolò Maccagnani and David Cosma Cristofor, will try to close the gap of 16 and 21 points respectively.
Qualifying 1 Friday 18:10 CET
Qualifying 2 Friday 18:40 CET
Race 1 Saturday 11:40 CET
Race 2 Saturday 18:00 CET
Race 3 Sunday 09:00 CET
Race 4 Sunday 15:45 CET
Sessions will be streamed live on: https://www.youtube.com/@Italianf4-Euro4
GB4 Championship – Oulton Park
While the total number of Tatuus single-seaters competing this weekend is close to a record, the GB4 Championship round at Oulton Park features an official record grid of 29 cars—matching the season opener and marking the highest-ever number of formula cars at the circuit in 19 years (since British F3 in 2007).
The season opener at Silverstone delivered its usual spectacle. Young McLaren-backed talent Fred Green arrives at Oulton as championship leader, 10 points ahead of Enzo Hallman (Hillspeed, a previous Oulton winner), with other contenders including 2025 Oulton race winner Alex O’Grady.
As is often the case at Oulton Park, there will be no Sunday racing; however, the paddock will be open across Saturday and Monday, giving fans close access to teams and drivers.
Qualifying Saturday 11:40 BST
Race 1 Saturday 15:00 BST
Race 2 Monday 09:45 BST
Race 3 Monday 15:00 BST
Races will be streamed live on MSV: https://www.youtube.com/@msvcircuits






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