Eurocup-3 heads to the Hungaroring this weekend, October 23-25, for the penultimate round of the 2026 season, with several championship battles still to be decided before the season finale at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in November.
James Egozi arrives in Hungary as the newly crowned Eurocup-3 champion, having mathematically secured the title at Jerez following a dominant campaign. With 283 points to his name, the American driver has already settled the fight for the Drivers’ Championship, but the battle behind him remains wide open.
Rene Lammers currently holds second place in the overall standings with 161 points, followed closely by Keanu Al Azhari (145), Ean Eyckmans (139) and Heitor Dall'agnol (120). Just 41 points separate the four contenders, with 112 points still available across the final two rounds of the season.
With two qualifying sessions and two races scheduled at the Hungaroring, the fight for the runner-up and third-place positions could take another significant turn before the championship reaches Barcelona on November 6-8.
The Rookie Championship adds further interest to the Hungarian weekend, with Lammers, Eyckmans and Dall’Agnol all mathematically in contention for the title. The Dutch driver currently leads the rookie standings. With 56 points available this weekend and another 56 in Barcelona, the three young drivers will be looking to strengthen their positions in a battle that could remain undecided until the final round.
Meanwhile, Palou Motorsport arrives at the Hungaroring with its first opportunity to secure the Teams’ Championship. The Spanish outfit leads the standings with 432 points, holding a 110-point advantage over MP Motorsport, currently second with 322. Griffin Core sits third on 204 points, followed by Hitech GP with 181. Having already celebrated Egozi’s Drivers’ Championship title at Jerez, Palou Motorsport will now be targeting another trophy in Hungary, although Mp Motorsport remains determined to keep the championship fight alive heading into Barcelona.
The Hungaroring, located just outside Budapest, is one of the most technical circuits on the calendar. Its 4.381-kilometre layout features 14 corners, with a narrow, twisty configuration that makes overtaking particularly challenging. Qualifying will therefore be crucial, while precision, car balance and tyre management will play a key role throughout the weekend. The main straight and the braking zone into Turn 1 offer the clearest opportunities to gain positions.
Eurocup-3 action will begin on Friday, October 23, with two 40-minute free practice sessions, scheduled from 10:28 to 11:08 and 14:09 to 14:49.
On Saturday, October 24, the first qualifying session will take place from 10:16 to 10:36, setting the grid for Race 1, scheduled to begin at 14:05 and contested over 30 minutes plus one lap. The weekend will conclude on Sunday, October 25, with the second qualifying session running from 08:52 to 09:12, followed by Race 2 at 12:36, also contested over 30 minutes plus one lap.
