The 2025 Eurocup-3 championship heads into its penultimate round this weekend at the iconic Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto, a venue that this year celebrates its 40th anniversary. A symbol of Spanish motorsport, Jerez adds heritage and prestige to a weekend that could prove decisive in one of the most hotly contested Eurocup-3 seasons to date.
After another strong outing at Spa-Francorchamps, Mattia Colnaghi arrives in Jerez as the championship leader with 213 points, and for the first time this season, he faces a potential match point in the title fight. With a 48-point gap over closest rival Valerio Rinicella (165 points), and 52 over Ernesto Rivera (161), Colnaghi could mathematically seal the title this weekend if results fall his way. Kacper Sztuka remains in contention as well, sitting fourth with 141 points, but needs a strong performance to keep his hopes alive.
The same scenario applies in the Teams’ Championship, where MP Motorsport leads with 413 points, and could clinch the title ahead of schedule in Jerez. Campos Racing (284 points) and Griffin Core by Campos (280 points) remain locked in a close fight for second place, but would require a dominant weekend to delay MP’s celebrations.
Jerez is a technical and flowing 4.428 km circuit that challenges drivers across its 15 corners. Heavy braking into Turn 1 offers a classic overtaking zone, while the fast run through Turns 3 and 4 demands precision and rhythm. The hairpin at Turn 6 and the final chicane are also key areas for wheel-to-wheel action, especially in the closing stages of a race. With typically high temperatures and an abrasive surface, tyre degradation will be a factor teams must carefully manage throughout the weekend.
The round will also see a new entry on the grid: Tecnicar by Amtog will make its Eurocup-3 debut in Jerez as part of a preparation programme ahead of its planned full-season entry in 2026. The Spanish team’s arrival adds another layer of interest to an already busy weekend, and begins their integration into the paddock and technical landscape of the championship.
The schedule begins on Friday with 1 hour and 20 minutes of testing, giving teams and drivers time to fine-tune their setups. On Saturday, the day opens with Free Practice early in the morning, followed by Qualifying 1 at 12:45, setting the grid for Race 1 at 16:05. The final day of the weekend sees Qualifying 2 on Sunday at 09:30, before the lights go out for Race 2 at 13:50, closing what could be a championship-defining weekend in southern Spain.
All sessions will be streamed live and free on the official Eurocup-3 YouTube channel as the 2025 title race approaches its climax.
