Formula 2 and Formula 3 have announced their calendars for the 2023 season with both championships featuring events across three continents for the first time – including their highly anticipated debuts in Australia.
Continuing the two-race format alongside the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, the F2 crown will be fought over 14 rounds, while F3 will feature a record-breaking 10 rounds.
Both campaigns will kick off in Sakhir, Bahrain on March 3-5, before F2 flies solo a fortnight later in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on March 17-19. The two will reunite for their debut at Melbourne’s Albert Park at the end of the month, from March 31 – April 2.
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F2 will return to Baku, Azerbaijan on April 28-30, followed by a busy triple-header for the two championships, beginning in Imola, Italy on May 19-21.
F3 will then – for the first time – join F2 on the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix support bill on May 25-28, and close the three-round run in Barcelona, Spain on June 2-4.
2023 Formula 2 calendar
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| March 3-5 | Sakhir, Bahrain |
| March 17-19 | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| March 31-April 2 | Melbourne, Australia |
| April 28-30 | Baku, Azerbaijan |
| May 19-21 | Imola, Italy |
| May 25-28 | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| June 2-4 | Barcelona, Spain |
| June 30-July 2 | Spielberg, Austria |
| July 7-9 | Silverstone, Great Britain |
| July 21-23 | Budapest, Hungary |
| July 28-30 | Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium |
| August 25-27 | Zandvoort, Netherlands |
| September 1-3 | Monza, Italy |
| November 24-26 | Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi |
In July, four venues play host to both F2 and F3. Firstly, they will head to Spielberg, Austria and Silverstone, UK back-to-back. Another double-header will follow with Budapest, Hungary on July 21-23 and Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium on July 28-30.
After the summer break, F2 heads to Zandvoort, the Netherlands on August 25-27. The 2023 F3 campaign will conclude in Monza, Italy on September 1-3, whilst F2 will feature one final flyaway, as their season will wrap up alongside Formula 1’s season at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi at the end of November.
2023 Formula 3 calendar
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| March 3-5 | Sakhir, Bahrain |
| March 31-April 2 | Melbourne, Australia |
| May 19-21 | Imola, Italy |
| May 25-28 | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| June 2-4 | Barcelona, Spain |
| June 30-July 2 | Spielberg, Austria |
| July 7-9 | Silverstone, Great Britain |
| July 21-23 | Budapest, Hungary |
| July 28-30 | Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium |
| September 1-3 | Monza, Italy |
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “We are pleased to confirm the Formula 2 calendar for 2023 and look forward to another exciting season where the drivers will battle it out for the title and the chance to reach the highest level of motorsport.
“The championship continues to play a hugely important role in nurturing the talent of the future and we are excited to see the next generation of F1 stars take to the track at 14 rounds of the 2023 season, visiting fan-favourite circuits and also travelling to the iconic Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne for the first time.”
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On the F3 calendar he added: “There is no doubt that in its fifth year we can expect drama, action and some of the most exciting battles on track to date. We’re looking forward to seeing the talent of the future take to the track at 10 rounds of the Championship, and visiting two exciting new venues in Melbourne, Australia and Monte Carlo, Monaco, for the first time.”
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem added: “As the final two steps on the junior single-seater pathway, I am pleased that in 2023 FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 continue to race alongside the FIA Formula One World Championship. There is no better preparation than to compete on these gold-standard grand prix circuits, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the next generation of drivers take on a new challenge with the addition of a round in Australia next year.”