2026 Austria Formula Cup

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The 2026 Austria Formula Cup is the scheduled 45th season of the Austria Formula Cup. It is the series' first season since 2012 to run without a title sponsorship, as the championship ran as the Remus F3 Cup from 2013 to 2018 and as the Drexler-Automotive Formula Cup from 2019 to 2025. [1]

The championship will feature a mix of professional and gentleman drivers, competing in both contemporary and earlier-generation Formula 3 cars as well as Formula Renault 2.0 machinery. The 2026 season is scheduled to be held over eight race weekends across Europe, beginning in April at the Red Bull Ring and concluding in October at Mugello Circuit. [2] The championship will continue its cooperation with the F2000 Italian Formula Trophy, with the two series sharing grids and race slots for multiple rounds.

Teams and drivers

Teams and drivers will be able to enter four different classes based on their cars. The Formula 3 Cup and Formula 3 Trophy classes will divide the entered Formula 3 cars based on their age and power output, while the Formula Regional Class will be open to Tatuus F3 T-318 cars using Renault or Alfa Romeo engines and the Formula Light Cup will cater to Formula Renault and Formula 4 cars. [3]

Race calendar

The 2026 calendar was announced on 15 January 2026. [1] After only holding seven events in 2025, the calendar grew back to eight events for 2026. The Red Bull Ring and the Vallelunga Circuit returned after one- and two-year absences, with the series is also scheduled to return to Automotodrom Grobnik for the first time since 2001. These rounds came at the expense of the Hockenheimring, which was not featured on the calendar for the first time since 2021, and the Misano World Circuit, which did not return after its debut in 2025.

R.CircuitDateSupport billMap of circuit locations
1SR Flag of Austria.svg Red Bull Ring, Spielberg 10–12 April F2000 Italian Formula Trophy
Formula 4 CEZ Championship
FR
2SR Flag of Italy.svg Imola Circuit, Imola 24–26 April Italian GT Championship
F2000 Italian Formula Trophy
FR
3SR Flag of Croatia.svg Automotodrom Grobnik, Čavle 15–17 May TCR Eastern Europe Touring Car Series
GT Cup Series
FR
4SR Flag of Italy.svg Vallelunga Circuit, Campagnano di Roma 3–5 July Porsche Carrera Cup Italia
E4 Championship
FR
5SR Flag of Italy.svg Monza Circuit, Monza 31 July–2 August Eurocup-3
F2000 Italian Formula Trophy
FR
6SR Flag of Slovakia.svg Slovakia Ring, Orechová Potôň 21–23 August TCR Eastern Europe Touring Car Series
GT Cup Series
FR
7SR Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Brno Circuit, Brno 11–13 September Formula 4 CEZ Championship
GT Cup Series
FR
8SR Flag of Italy.svg Mugello Circuit, Scarperia e San Piero 16–18 October F2000 Italian Formula Trophy
Italian National GT Challenge
FR

Standings

Scoring system

The shorter, first race of each weekend is designated the Sprint Race, where classified drivers will score the following points:

Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th 
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The second race of each weekend, the longer Feature Race, will award more points:

Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th 
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Points will be awarded per class. If less than three cars enter in a class, half points will be awarded for the race. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "The formula series is kicking off its 14th season with a new name". www.drexler-formel-cup.com. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Austria Formel Cup: Mit neuem Seriennamen in die 14. Saison" [Austria Formula Cup: Entering its 14th season with a new series name]. Motorsport XL (in German). 15 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "Drexler Formel Cup - Reglement 2025" (PDF). www.drexler-formel-cup.com. 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "Drexler Formel Cup Media Guide 2025" (PDF). Retrieved 9 November 2025.
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