As part of a new cost-cutting measure, each round of the 2021 championship features three races instead of two, and the number of rounds is reduced from twelve to eight. The calendar has also been separated from the FIA Formula 3 Championship calendar, meaning the two series will no longer appear at the same Grand Prix weekend. As a result, the Red Bull Ring, Hungaroring, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Circuit Paul Ricard and Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, tracks that traditionally appeared on the Formula 2 calendar prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, are no longer on the calendar. The series will now visit the new Jeddah Street Circuit in December. The championship began in Bahrain on 27 March and is set to conclude in Abu Dhabi on 12 December.