Today, Formula 2 and Formula 3 have unveiled their 2027 calendars which will see the final 2 steps on the road to F1 test the future generations at new tracks, destinations and continents across both championships.
Formula 2:
The majority of the Formula 2 calendar is largely unchanged with the most noteable changes being: – A return to Canada – No returns to Belgium, Hungary or Miami – A new adventure in Istanbul, Turkey and Mexico City, Mexico.
Here are the countries F2 will visit in 2027:
Bahrain Saudi Arabia Australia Canada Monaco Great Britain Austria Italy Spain Azerbaijan Turkey Mexico Qatar Abu Dhabi
Bruno Michel, FIA Formula 2 CEO , said “I’m very excited to add three new venues in a financially sustainable way, with the return of Montreal following its surprise addition in 2026 and the first appearance of Istanbul and Mexico City. We will be covering freight costs so that the territorial expansion of the calendar does not financially impact our teams.”
Formula 3:
Similar to its bigger sibling, Formula 3 remains mainly unchanged but with these changes: – New races in Jeddah, Canada and Turkey – No Races in Belgium or Huyngary
Here are the countries F3 will visit in 2027:
Bahrain Saudi Arabia Australia Canada Monaco Great Britain Austria Italy Spain Turkey
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said that “Formula 3 is where many drivers begin to prove themselves on the international stage” before he continues to say “Providing young talent with these experiences is fundamental to building the future of our sport, and I look forward to watching this next generation rise to the challenge throughout the 2027 season.”
Writer’s Opinion
When I first saw the calendars, I was shocked at some of the announcements. I think the main one for me is Jeddah being included in F3 is quite shocking. I know Madring was very safe apart from the Feature Race 1 crash but Jeddah is a different type of circuit at a different time of the year where the risks can be made. It will be interesting to see how it goes.
As for F2, Mexico City is a surprise and will present a new challenge to all drivers at the high altitude and the mechachrome engines which will give everyone a run for their money.
Moto3 once again delivered a little bit of everything at Silverstone, but it was David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) who came out on top after a race that stayed competitive right through to the final lap. Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) took second, moving himself closer to the Championship lead in the absence of Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team), while Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) grabbed the final podium place.
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The weekend had already been turned upside down before the race had even started. Championship leader Quiles suffered a huge highside during qualifying and was subsequently forced to withdraw from the Grand Prix. The Spaniard sustained a broken collarbone in the crash and later underwent surgery, meaning his enormous Championship advantage suddenly became a little less comfortable. At the other end of the grid, Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) had given the home crowd something to celebrate by securing pole position. It was a huge moment for the Brit, but the fairytale would unfortunately last just five laps.
When the lights went out, it was Almansa who made the strongest getaway despite starting from the second row. The Spaniard immediately found himself at the front, with Carpe settling into second and Adrian Cruces (CIP Green Power) joining the early fight. Ogden didn’t get the launch he wanted and slipped backwards from pole, while Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) quickly joined the battle at the sharp end. Before long, a group of seven riders had formed at the front and the familiar Moto3 freight train was underway.
Cruces was caught up in a multiple-rider incident and crashed out, creating a gap behind the leading group. Then came the heartbreak for the home fans as Ogden lost the front at Club corner and slid out of his home Grand Prix. After the highs of pole position, his race was over. With Cruces and Ogden gone, the fight for the podium settled into a six-rider scrap, with Joel Esteban (LEVEL UP – MTA) working his way into the mix.
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Up front, Almansa remained the rider to beat. The #22 kept himself at the head of the group and began to establish a small advantage as the laps ticked away. Behind him, however, there was absolutely no shortage of action. Uriarte and Fernandez were locked together, while Carpe remained within striking distance. Esteban was also firmly in the podium conversation, ensuring Almansa couldn’t afford to switch off for even a moment.
As the final lap began, Almansa had managed to create around four tenths of breathing room. It wasn’t a huge advantage, but it was enough to keep him out of the worst of the fighting behind.
Uriarte and Fernandez were battling over third when Sachsenring winner Uriarte suddenly lost the front at Turn 6. The Red Bull KTM Ajo rider slid out of the podium fight, although he was able to remount and continue. That left Fernandez fighting Carpe for second, with Perrone closing in rapidly. The three riders headed into the final sector with everything still to play for.
Fernandez suffered a moment at exactly the wrong time, opening the door for Carpe to move through before Perrone followed him past. In the space of a few corners, Fernandez had gone from podium contender to fourth. Out front, Almansa was already clear and crossed the line to claim his first victory since Balaton Park and his second win of the 2026 season. Carpe secured second after another strong performance, while Perrone timed his late charge perfectly to steal third and claim his first podium of the race season. Fernandez had to settle for fourth, with Esteban completing the top five after another impressive ride. Kelso led the next group home in sixth, ahead of Salmela, who continued his strong rookie form with seventh.
Eddie O’Shea (GRYD Racing) came home eighth. Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia) finished ninth, while Matteo Bertelle (LEVEL UP – MTA) rounded out the top ten.
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Jesus Rios (Rivacold Snipers Team) just missed out on the top ten in 11th, ahead of Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse) and Guido Pini (Leopard Racing). David Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) collected 13th, while Kiattisak Singhapong (Honda Team Asia) completed the points scorers in 15th.
Round 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has just finished and oh boy was it crazy! Lets run through the main points:
bWhile the race start was clean, it wasn’t long until a collision was created. Nick Cassidy and Jake Dennis collided after the tunnel with Dennis ending up out of the race. Cassidy received a drive through penalty as a result of this but managed to drive his way back to P10.
At the end of the race, Ticktum and Da Costa were fighting for P3 before at the same part of the track that Dennis and Cassidy were too, they both crashed and Da Costa ending up stopping on track and leading to a full course yellow until De Vries was half way done the final lap. Ticktum was blamed for this incident and received a drive through penalty which was converted to a 33 second penalty which dropped him to P12.
Different strategies make or break at Monaco: There were a various amount of strategies displayed throughout the first of two races this weekend. Many drivers such as De Vries, Evans and Barnard pitted for their pitboost several laps before Ticktum which worked out in some of their favors with clear air and Ticktum w as jumped by many drivers and, despite taking a later attack mode and managing to get up to P3, its still a “what might have been” moment for Ticktum.
Tyre Trouble: There was a surprising amount of punctures throughout the race with Wehrlein and Rowland suffering from them early on in the race with Mortara and Nato then suffering drive through penalties for tyre pressure infractions and ultimately ruining their chances of any points.
Championships Heats up: Before we entered this weekend, Wehrlein, Evans and Mortara were all within 10 points of each other. Due to Wehrlein and Mortara not scoring any points and Evans getting 18, he jumps to 15 points ahead of the Season 10 champion. Rowland, Cassidy, Dennis and Da Costa score no points so Mueller and Evans capitalise as much as they can.
In the teams championship, Jaguar now lead Porsche by 3 points with Mahindra maintaining their lead over Nissan. Envision climb above Andretti AND Citroen.
Manufacturers sees Porsche maintain their lead ahead of Jaguar, Stellantis, Mahindra, Nissan and Lola.
Its the Principalty week for Formula E as we head to the iconic Monaco circuit for a double header weekend!
Circuit Information: This 19 turn circuit follows the similar layout from other circuits! This iconic circuit has delivered drama, debuts, history and overall entertainment!
We have 2 different numbers of laps for both rounds: Round 9: 29 laps with pit boost and 1 attack mode activation for 6 minutes. Round 10: 28 laps with 2 attack mode activations for 6 minutes. These differences will be big for the races and energy strategy
Round 9 Predictions
Pole Position: Taylor Barnard
This track is very special for the most recent DS Penske newest driver. He won his maiden F2 race at the Monaco 2024 sprint race and replaced Sam Bird on the same year when he hurt himself during a free practice session. He got pole last year so I think he will do it again!
1st Place: Taylor Barnard
Pole to win for Barnard? I think so! Barnard’s maiden victory is a “when” not “if” in this writer’s opinion. Monaco is the best place for this to happen for Taylor!
2nd Place: Oliver Rowland
Rowland and Barnard share a history together. A mentor-mentee style of relationship. Rowland has also had good history around here so a podium with his young protégé is likely.
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – MAY 03: Race winner Oliver Rowland of Great Britain and Nissan Formula E Team in parc ferme during the Monaco E-Prix, Round 6 of the 2025 FIA Formula E World Championship at Circuit de Monaco on May 03, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images for Formula E)
3rd Place: Sebastian Buemi
Buemi’s run of form around Monaco is something sensational. Managing to win last year in his Envision was incredible, especially as he started P8. I think it will be close between the top 3, with the Swiss driver only claiming P3.
Round 10:
Pole Position: Oliver Rowland
As the reigning world champion, Oliver Rowland will have some extra power so I think a pole position is likely!
1st Place: Nick Cassidy
Is this an odd choice? I don’t think so. Nick has always been very strong with strategy and around Monaco, Citroen could very well take his talk and execute it so they learn more and take them into the final 7 rounds of the season.
2nd Place: Mitch Evans
The most recent Berlin E-Prix winner and after a race where he finished off the podium the day before, a strong bounce back is what I think will happen for Evans.
3rd Place: Pascal Wehrlein
Season 10 champion will want to finish strong before a month-ish break before Sanya. A podium finish would be great for him!
As the F1 Spring Breakn has gone on, many talks have been underway with drivers, teams and other stakeholders in relation to some key concerns that have been brought up as a result of the first 3 rounds of the Formula One 2026 season.
Today, the FIA met with all teams and came to a conclusion that the following changes will be made:
Qualifying: The maximum reduction from 8MJ to 7MJ with an aim at reducing the excessive harvesting and encouraging more consistent flat out.
Peak superclip increased to 350kW in order to reduce the time spent recharging and in order to reduce the driver workload on the energy management. This will also happen in races.
Race: The maximum power through boost mode has been capped at 150kW limiting the sudden performance differences.
The MGU-K is maintained at 350kW in key zones but will be limited to 250kW in other zones.
A new “low power start detection” has been developed for the starts so it is easier to identify cars with a low acceleration after clutch release.
An automatic MGU-K deployment will be triggered in these cases to ensure a minimum power of acceleration and to mitigate any start-related risks without any advantage.
A new visual warning system has also been introduced for activating flashing lights on the affected cars.
A reset of the energy counter at the start of the formation lap has also been introduced in order to correct an issue.
Wet Conditions: The tyre blanket temperatures for intermediate tyres will also be increased following driver feedback.
ERS deployment has been reduced for these conditions to limit torque and improve car control.
The rear light system will also be simplified with more visual consistency to improve visibility and reaction time.
All changes will be presented to the FIA World Motorsport Council with a view to implement them before May 3rd which is the Miami Grand Prix apart from the race starts will be tested and alaysed during the weekend.
4 races (including sprint races) within 4 weeks for Formula 1 before a month long break and it is almost time for Japan to take centre stage. Many teams and drivers will be wanting this break, others will want to go racing immediately after but all recognise why there is such a long gap. Lets preview this race, shall we?
Japanese Grand Prix Track Preview
This famous track in Japan has seen champions crowned, teammate controversy and iconic moments between world champions happen.
5.807km around this circuit sees 22 drivers take on 18 corners a total of 53 times. Thats 954 corners for the race winner and 20,988 total corners taken if all 22 drivers finish the race without being lapped. Of course, given the last 2 Grand Prixs has seen at 2 and 4 drivers not even start the formation lap respectfully (both including Oscar Piastri and one Audi) so we could see 6 or 8 drivers not start the race if this record continues.
Image Credit: Formla One’s Japanese Grand Prix section of their website
2 Straight Mode Zones within this weekend: – 1 on the start/finish straight – 1 after turn 14 all the way up to 130R.
The Overtake Mode is activited on the start/finish straight too so expect a lot of overtakes there.
Rookie Free Practice
Its only round 3 but we already have a rookie taking part in free practice. At the home race of Honda, Aston Martin have chosen Fernando Alonso to sit out FP1 and elected to put the teams third driver Jak Crawford into the seat to fullfil 1 of 4 required replacements across the season. The cancellation of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia could have accelerated this but that hasn’t been confirmed.
Schedule for the Weekend
A finale for everyone living in the Asia/Oceanic region of the world for good timings across the weekend, not so much for other parts of the world.
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Kieran and Jack have attempted to look into the weekend to see who will take the podium and 1 surprise!
Prediction
Chris
Jack
Kieran
Winner
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George Russell
Lewis Hamilton
Podium
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc, Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Surprise
Oscar Piastri completes a racing lap
Alonso gets into Q2
Mercedes Mechanical trouble in qualifying or the race
Round 6 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship takes place this week with many talking points ahead of the weekend. With pit boost inside a single race this will be a good race!
Track Preview
Most of the grid have experience around this track as the Season 11 pre season testing took place around this circuit at Jarama due to the disasterous weather conditions at Jerez.
Formula E’S Madrid E-Prix Circuit Map.
Image Source: Formula E’s Madrid E-Prix Ciruit Page
A temporary chicane on the main start/finish straight in order to help with the energy regeneration is an important area to note. Turn 1 and turn 12 seem to be the best place for overtaking opportunities as well as the run up to turn 6 and 7.
Rookie Test
The second and final rookie test takes place on Sunday with 20 rookies taking part with a variety of talent including Formula 2 and Formula 3 podium sitters, various championship winners and an overall pool of talent.
Driver
Team
Abbi Pulling
Nissan Formula E Team
Victor Martins
Nissan Formula E Team
Freddie Slater
Andretti Formula E
Callum Voisin
Andretti Formula E
Biance Bustamante
Cupra Kiro
Cian Shields
Cupra Kiro
Nikita Bedrin
DS Penske
Daniil Kvyat
DS Penske
Juju Noda
Jaguar TCS Racing
Bryce Aron
Jaguar TCS Racing
Hugh Barter
Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team
Richard Verschoor
Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team
Kush Maini
Mahindra Racing
Theophil Nael
Mahindra Racing
Théo Pourchaire
Citroen Racing
Joshua Durksen
Citroen Racing
Elia Weiss
Porsche Formula E Team
Ayhancan Gueven
Porsche Formula E Team
Ella Lloyd
Envision Racing
Zak O’Sullivan
Envision Racing
Predictions
Pole Position: Mitch Evans
The Jaguar TCS Racing driver went well here at pre season testing in Season 10 and I think a pole Position here is likely.
Race Winner: Oliver Rowland The reigning world champion has not had the best of starts at the final year of the GEN3 EVO era in Formula E. With a long break ahead of us before the double header at Berlin, Rowland will want to go into the break with a victory.
Podium: 1 Porsche and 1 Jaguar Attempting to predict the full podium is near impossible given the nature of Formula E. However, a porsche-nissan power train 2-3 is likely for me given how strong the porsche and jaguar power trains and teammates are.
Piastri set the early benchmark from Hulkenberg, Bortoleto, Hadjar and Norris in the top 5. Russell and Antonelli waited until the clock ticked down a bit before getting their laps in. Hamilton, Verstappen and Hadjar started on the mediums before Hamilton had a spin. Russell and Antonelli then set the times up at the top for a 1-2. Alonso went P17 as the clock ticked to 7 minutes 30 seconds remaining. Hamilton manages P3 as both Williams, Aston and Cadillac were the bottom 3 in the dropzone as 6 minutes remained. Lindblad then had to box as they had an issue. As drivers like Hamilton, Norris and Gasly crossed the line, no one could dethrone the silver arrows until Leclerc went ahead by about 1 second.
Lindblad managed to get out onto the track with around 3 minutes remaining as the final laps came in with Albon moving up to P16, Hadjar up to P7, Verstappen P4, Sainz P14, Lindblad P11, Stroll and Alonso remain P21 and P19 respectfullt, Bortoleto up to P7 and Bottas remains P20.
Out in Q1: Sainz Albon Alonso Bottas Stroll Perez
Q2
Q2 got underway and Bortoleto and Hadjar were marked as “No Further Investigation” for an impeding incident. Russell set the earl;y pace ahead of Hamilton, Leclerc, Antonelli with Verstappen, Norris, Hadjar all qualifying P5 and dethroning each other. Bearman manages to go P6 with Bortoleto only managing P6. Gasly manages P8, Colapinto P13, Lindblad then ahead of Bortoleto before the two Alpine times with Lawson P14.
In the final laps of Q2, Piastri had the most amount of pressure and went out to get clean air earlier than most drivers to manage P5 before Leclerc manages to go P1. Norris then managed to get P5. Hulkkenberg missed out on Q3 by 0.002s as Antonelli managed P1. Hadjar only managged P10 with Verstappen to P6. Bortoleto then spun at the final corner and ruined laps for many drivers as Colapinto wasn’t able to get through. Out in Q2: Hulkenberg Colapinto Ocon Lawson Lindblad Bortoleto
Q3
Q3 saw Russell’s car get a new rose but then his car stopped on track and then get going but being unablce to change gears. Antonelli manages a 1:32.332 with Leclerc manages P2, Hamilton P3 and Bearman P4. Norris and Piastri manage P3 and P4 respectfully with Hadjar P7 before he goes P6.
Drivers headed out to qualifying with just over 3 minutes 30 seconds remaining that Russell was ale to make it out of the pitlane. Purple sectors were being traded between Antonelli and Norris and Leclerc. Antonelli was the first to cross the line and extend his gap ahead as Norris remained P3, Leclerc P2, then Hamilton P2, Gasly P6, Bearman P7, Hadjar managed P7 then Verstappen P7. Russell managed to get a lap in for P2 so Andrea Kimi Antonelli managed to become the youngest pole sitter in F1 history!
After 85 days, Formula One finally returns this week to the homeland of Oscar Piastri, Jack Doohan and Mark Webber! The Australian Grand Prix marks Formula One’s 76th season and the second year since 2019 that the country has hosted the opening round, the first of a new engine era since 2014…the last era. Not many driver changes this season with Arvid Lindblad being the best (and only) rookie this season, Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez returning to the sport with Cadillac and Isack Hadjar moving up to the main Red Bull team.
Track Preview
This 5.278km long circuit displays the 30th anniversary since the first Grand Prix held here. There are 5 “Straight Mode Zones”:
Main straight
Turn 2 to turn 3
Turn 5 to turn 6
Turn 8 to turn 9
Turn 10 to turn 11
Formula One Australia Grand Prix Circuit Map. Image Credit: Formula One’s website
The active aero side of the cars, which is new for this season, will impact the races in a way we have never seen it before.
Along with Formula 1 starting, Formula 2 and Formula 3 also return this weekend which will see more drivers and teams take to the track and attempt to make their way to F1!
Countdown to the Weekend
Its a dream weekend for viewers in the oceanic region of the world and one of the rare weekends that happens before sunrise for many sections of the world.
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Predictions
The Crew over here at Crew Towers have made predictions of the top 5 ahead of the Grand Prix.
I apologize for the long delay for his article. I’m trying to see the best way forward for these race reports in the future, especially with double headers. Feedback is appreciated!
Rounds 4 and 5 have come and gone from Formula E A few days ago with many storylines happening and coming out of the race weekend.
Round 4:
Mahindra Highs and Lows Oh boy, what a wild race for the Mahindra guys. Before we even went racing, De Vires had an issue that he could not even do a burnout or engage drive so that delayed the start and reduced the grid down to 19. Once the race got going though, Mortara had a MASSIVE amount of wheelspin and fell down a few places off the start. Thankfully for the Indian team and Swiss driver he climbed back up to P2, although it was a big “what might have been” for Mortara.
Marti vs Maloney Part 1: First lap and first contact between the full time rookie and sophomore rookie in the electric pinnacle of motorsport. On lap 1, Marti was fighting for position but Maloney went up the inside, Marti didn’t see him and ended up causing the boy from Barbados to DNF on lap 1 of race 1 of the weekend while Marti finished outside the points.
Pit Boost Change of Positions: Due to the safety car for Maloney’s Lola Yamaha Abt stuck at the side of the road, pit boost activation didn’t occur until lap 16. Rowland, Eriksson and Barnard were the first to take their pit boost but Eriksson went too far wide in his pitstop and received a penalty due to this.
Wehrlein Takes Off: After all of the pit boosts and attack modes were taken, Wehrlein had already reached a large gap between himself and the eventual P2 finisher of Mortara. Wehrlein eventually built an 8 second gap before Mortara took a late attack mode to get within 3 seconds of Wehrlein.
Position
Driver
Team
1st
Pascal Wehrlein
Porsche Formula E Team
2nd
Edoardo Mortara
Mahindra Racing
3rd
Mitch Evans
Jaguar TCS Racing
4th
Nico Mueller
Porsche Formula E Team
5th
Antonio Felix Da Costa
Jaguar TCS Racing
6th
Nick Cassidy
Citroen Racing
7th
Sebastian Buemi
Envision Racing
8th
Jean-Eric Vergne
Citroen Racing
9th
Jake Dennis
Andretti Formula E
10th
Taylor Barnard
DS Penske
11th
Max Guenther
DS Penske
12th
Dan Ticktum
Cupra Kiro
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Norman Nato
Nissan Formula E Team
14th
Pepe Marti
Cupra Kiro
15th
Felipe Drugovich
Andretti Formula E
16th
Lucas Di Grassi
Lola Yamaha Abt Formula E Team
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Oliver Rowland
Nissan Formula E Team
18th
Joel Eriksson
Envision Racing
DNF
Zane Maloney
Lola Yamaha Abt Formula E Team
DNS
Nyck De Vries
Mahindra Racing
Round 5: Maloney vs Marti Part 2 The battle of the 2 F2 graduates from 2024 has taken shape as they both had small contact going into the final chicane. It wasn’t as big as yesterday but this battle could rage on.
Cupra Kiro Controversy: At the latter stages of the race, the two cupra kiro teammates Dan Ticktum and Pepe Marti nearly collided and threw away a double points finish for the team. Marti used an expletive which was not good but he seemed very heated about it. Thankfully the situation didn’t result in either teammates DNFing but the debrief should have been spicy.
Championship Heats up Da Costa’s Jaguar journey had a slow start with not scoring points until Miami at the previous venue. However, his form has returned with Jaguar now winning 2 of the past 3 races and the battle for the championships heating up.
With Wehrlein then scoring 4 points in the final race of the weekend, the top 2 in the championship are seperated by 6 points with P3, P4 ,P5 and P6 seperated by 4 points.
