All eyes on Barcelona as F3 returns: preview

Barcelona hosts the F3 championship again after winter pre-season testing. Here is everything you need to know ahead of a highly anticipated weekend!

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The Track:

The Formula 3 championship is returning to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, having already visited the venue for pre-season testing back in February.

Often referred to as the Ultimate Test Bench in motorsport, the Spanish circuit is a familiar challenge for the drivers and teams. The 4.657 km long track features 14 turns and two DRS zones, providing a mix of technical sections and overtaking opportunities. 

Saturday’s sprint race is set to cover 21 laps, with the Sunday Feature race happening over 25 laps.

The track is punishing on the tyres, specifically the front-left, making strategic pitstops and tyre management crucial during the whole weekend.

Drivers To Look For:

Freddie Slater, was one of the drivers to continuously set impressive lap times throughout the three-day pre-season testing, giving him a valuable setup advantage ahead of this week

Ugo Ugochukwu, who is currently leading the championship by 8 points after round 2 in Monaco, has amazed many during this second F3 campaign.

Théophile Nael, who secured a second-place at the Monaco feature race having started from pole, is the last driver to look for.

Schedule (All timings in CEST):

Friday:

Practice - 09:55 - 10:40

Qualifying - 15:00 - 15:30

Saturday:

Sprint Race - 10:05 - 10:45

Sunday:

Feature Race - 08:40 - 09:25

Article written by Laura Friis