How to follow F3 pre-season testing: Barcelona session times, live blog and coverage

The wait is almost over, and we are gearing up for FIA Formula 3 cars to return to the track for the first time in 2026.

Pre-season testing takes place around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a venue familiar to everyone by now, and teams will be looking to make the most of the three-day event.

Here’s all you need to know ahead of the test days, from where to follow all the action to keeping up to date with behind-the-scenes content and what comes next.

WHEN IS F3 TESTING?

The pre-season test takes place from February 10-12. All 10 teams will be in action as they begin preparations for the 2026 campaign and Round 1 in Melbourne which is set to take place from March 6-8.

The morning sessions begin at 09:00 local time on all three days, with the lunch break coming at 12:00. On days one and two, action resumes at 14:00 local and runs to 17:00 local time, while on the final day, the afternoon running begins at 13:00 local time and finishes up at 16:00.

HOW CAN I FOLLOW TESTING?

For the first time, F3 testing will be covered on the Official Website via liveblog. For all the updates from across all three days of testing, make sure you check back in for regular updates from the circuit, including laptimes, test info and thoughts from the drivers too.

There will also be exclusive behind-the-scenes content posted on the F3 Instagram and TikTok accounts, with general updates available via X as well.

You can follow those accounts here: Instagram / TikTok / X

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?

For session reports, driver and team interviews and reaction from all the goings on across all three days of testing, check back in with the official F3 website for news from the ground.

Hear from the drivers themselves and their thoughts as we close in on the start of the 2026 campaign proper in Australia next month.