The next generation of motorsport takes centre stage as rising stars face pivotal battles and another exciting chapter of the season unfolds.
A new action-packed race weekend is about to get underway across Europe and North America. From the iconic Silverstone Circuit to the Hungaroring, via Vallelunga and the Road to Indy championships, the calendar features a series of key events that could shape the second half of the season. With landmark debuts, season-opening rounds and increasingly competitive championship battles, drivers will be fighting for valuable points as the title contenders begin to emerge.
F1 Academy
F1 Academy is set to make history this weekend with its first-ever visit to Silverstone for Round 3 of the 2026 season. The British circuit is one of the most demanding venues on the calendar, combining high-speed corners with rapid changes of direction that reward precision and confidence. While several drivers already know the track through their experience in British championships, the entire field has also benefited from valuable mileage during the spring in-season test. Familiarity with the circuit could prove decisive in the battle at the front.
Much of the attention will be on Alisha Palmowski. The British driver arrives at her home event on the back of a dominant performance in Montréal, where she claimed two victories and strengthened her championship lead. Chasing her is Rodin Motorsport's Emma Felbermayr, who will be looking to reduce the gap before the season enters its crucial second half. In the Teams' Championship, Campos Racing will aim to extend the advantage it has built over its rivals.
Silverstone also represents a key opportunity for Ella Lloyd. Tipped as one of the leading title contenders before the season began, the Rodin Motorsport driver has yet to unlock her full potential. Racing on a circuit she knows extremely well could provide the perfect opportunity to reignite her campaign. There will also be plenty of interest surrounding wildcard entrant Chiara Bättig, who is set to make her F1 Academy debut after impressing behind the wheel of the T-421 throughout the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Schedule
Friday
• Qualifying – 18:00
Saturday
• Race 1 – 18:05
Sunday
• Race 2 – 10:00
All sessions will be broadcast by F1 Academy's official broadcast partners.
FREC
The Formula Regional European Championship heads to the Hungaroring for the fifth of eight rounds, marking the start of the second half of the 2026 season following the Monza event. The technical Hungarian circuit provides another demanding test in what has already proven to be one of the most competitive campaigns in recent years. Seven different winners have emerged from the opening ten races, while fewer than 50 points separate the top five drivers in the standings, setting the stage for another closely contested weekend where every point could prove crucial in the title fight.
Sebastian Wheldon arrives in Hungary as championship leader after reclaiming the top spot thanks to his two podium finishes at Monza, adding to the victories he secured earlier this season at Zandvoort. Close behind are Kean Nakamura-Berta, who has already claimed four pole positions and two race wins, and Rashid Al Dhaheri, whose consistency has delivered two victories and points in nine of the opening ten races. Emanuele Olivieri will also be one to watch after taking his maiden victory in the championship and retaining the lead in the Rookie standings, while the Hungaroring weekend will also mark the series debut of Australian driver Noah Lisle with CL Motorsport.
Schedule
Saturday
• Qualifying 1 – 11:35
• Race 1 – 18:20
Sunday
• Qualifying 2 – 08:30
• Race 2 – 15:55
Both races will be streamed live on the Formula Regional European Championship's official YouTube channel.
GB3
The GB3 Championship also heads to the Hungaroring this weekend, sharing the bill with the Formula Regional European Championship at one of the most technical and demanding circuits of the season. The Hungarian round comes at a crucial stage of the campaign and could provide important momentum in the title fight, with Nikita Bedrin looking to defend the advantage he built following an outstanding weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.
It was at Spa that the VRD Racing driver claimed his third victory of the season, extending his lead over closest rival Maxim Rehm to 27 points. The Belgian weekend also made history thanks to Abbi Pulling, who became the first woman ever to win a GB3 Championship race. Martin Molnar, Deagen Fairclough and Patricio Gonzalez will also be among the drivers to watch as the battle at the front continues to intensify.
Schedule
Saturday
• Qualifying 1 – 09:00
• Qualifying 2 – 09:20
• Race 1 – 13:30
Sunday
• Race 2 – 11:10
• Race 3 – 18:10
All sessions will be streamed live on the MSV TV YouTube channel.
USF Pro Championships
All three levels of the USF Pro Championships return to action this weekend at Mid-Ohio, sharing the stage with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES during one of the most prestigious events of the season, held over the Fourth of July weekend. For the first time in 2026, USF Juniors, USF2000 and USF Pro 2000 will compete on the same event schedule, making this a pivotal weekend in each championship battle.
USF Juniors
The USF Juniors championship heads into the weekend with an incredibly close points battle. Four different drivers have claimed victories in the opening nine races, while twelve competitors have already scored either a podium finish or the fastest lap, underlining just how competitive the season has been so far.
Karol Pasiewicz leads the standings for Olivia Racing thanks to his consistency and his dominant triple victory in Canada. Chasing him is the Zanella Racing trio of Olivier Mrak, Max Mokarem and Victor Couto, who remain separated by only a handful of points. Mrak sits second despite not yet taking a race win, Mokarem has already celebrated two victories, while Couto is still searching for his maiden success.
Cole Medeiros, Bex Cranston and Casper Nissen have also impressed with consistently strong performances, while rookies Edward Kennedy and Dean Hoogendoorn made an immediate impact on their series debut in the previous round.
Schedule
Friday
• Qualifying – 10:30
• Race 1 – 13:00
Saturday
• Race 2 – 08:00
USF2000
With more than half of the season completed, USF2000 enters one of its most important weekends with the championship battle still wide open. Sebastian Garzon remains at the top of the standings thanks to an impressive run of consistency, combining three victories with a string of podium finishes, although his advantage has narrowed following the most recent round.
The biggest challenge now comes from the Pabst Racing duo, who dominated at Road America. Brad Majman and Eddie Beswick each claimed a race victory and together secured five podium finishes, allowing Majman to reduce the gap to 30 points while Beswick climbed to third in the standings. Evan Cooley, winner of the oval race at Indianapolis Raceway Park, and Anthony Martella, a two-time race winner despite an unlucky campaign, also remain firmly in contention.
Attention will also be on the championship's rising stars. Joao Vergara, Liam Loiacono and especially Oliver Wheldon have all showcased impressive speed throughout the season. The British rookie has stood out since his debut, collecting three pole positions, two podiums and another top-three finish at Road America, while also impressing during testing at the circuit.
Schedule
Friday
• Qualifying – 11:20
• Race 1 – 16:45
Saturday
• Race 2 – 16:20
USF Pro 2000
USF Pro 2000 reaches the halfway point of the season with the championship still wide open and several drivers firmly in contention. Jack Jeffers leads the standings after making an outstanding step up to the category following his 2025 USF2000 title. The Exclusive Autosport driver has already claimed two victories and carries a 20-point advantage into the weekend, establishing himself as the benchmark during the opening phase of the season.
Behind him, however, the fight is becoming increasingly intense. G3 Argyros' double victory in the previous round has reignited the Pabst Racing driver's title hopes, while Leonardo Escorpioni, Michael Costello, Frankie Mossman and Andres Cardenas all remain in the hunt in a season defined by remarkable competitiveness. Escorpioni celebrated victory on his series debut, Costello claimed his maiden career win, while Mossman and Cardenas continue their pursuit of a first victory after several strong results.
The weekend also presents an important opportunity for Thomas Schrage, who has claimed pole position in each of his last three appearances at this circuit, adding two podium finishes along the way. His familiarity with the track could allow him to challenge for the leading positions once again.
Schedule
Friday
• Qualifying – 12:40
Saturday
• Race 1 – 11:40
• Race 2 – 17:15
Sunday
• Race 3 – 08:00
All USF Pro Championships sessions will be streamed live on the championship's official YouTube channel.
E4 Championship
The 2026 E4 Championship season gets underway at Vallelunga with the opening round of the fourth edition of the series promoted by ACI Sport and WSK Promotion. The championship retains the format introduced in 2023, featuring a compact three-round calendar where every race plays a crucial role in the fight for the title.
Once again, the Tatuus T-421 will form the backbone of the championship, with 36 drivers from 25 different nations and ten teams set to compete in the opening event, highlighting the increasingly international profile of the series.
Among the leading contenders are Prema Racing and US Racing, both fielding seven-car entries. Prema's line-up includes Niccolò Maccagnani, Christian Costoya and Oleksandr Bondarev, all members of Formula 1 junior programmes, while US Racing will rely on Italian F4 Championship leader Luka Sammalisto and Noah Killion, fresh from his maiden Italian F4 victory. R-ace GP also arrives with a strong five-car line-up featuring Mercedes Junior Team drivers Andy Consani and Kenzo Craigie.
The championship's roll of honour reflects the strength of the category, with Ugo Ugochukwu, Akshay Bohra and Kean Nakamura-Berta claiming the first three titles. In 2025, Nakamura-Berta became the first driver to win both the E4 Championship and the Italian F4 Championship in the same season.
Schedule
Saturday
• Qualifying 1 – 09:40
• Qualifying 2 – 10:10
• Race 1 – 14:40
Sunday
• Race 2 – 10:00
• Race 3 – 17:00
All races will be streamed live on the championship's official YouTube channel.






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