GP3 Series

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GP3 Series
GP3-Serie logo.svg
Category Single seaters
CountryInternational
Inaugural season2010
Folded2018
Drivers28
Teams7
Chassis suppliers Dallara
Engine suppliers Mecachrome [1]
Tyre suppliers Pirelli
Last Drivers' champion Flag of France.svg Anthoine Hubert
Last Teams' champion Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix
Official website gp3series.com

The GP3 Series, or GP3 for short, was a single-seater motor racing series launched in 2010 as a feeder series for the GP2 Series, introduced by GP2 organiser Bruno Michel. [2] GP3 followed the entire European leg of the Formula One series and the GP2 (now Formula 2) series as a support race for the two. Like the GP2 series, GP3 gave drivers the experience of the Grand Prix environment, and took advantage of the infrastructure, such as marshals and medical facilities, in place for the Formula One events. GP3 Series mainly raced on European circuits, but had appearances on other international race tracks, with rounds in the 2015 season at the Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain and the Yas Marina Circuit in United Arab Emirates.

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Many drivers had since stepped up to GP2 since the series began, with the 2010 champion Esteban Gutiérrez, Pål Varhaug and ninth-place finisher Stefano Coletti being the first to do so for the 2011 season. 2011 champion Valtteri Bottas did not follow suit, however, and instead joined Williams as a reserve driver. Meanwhile, James Calado, Rio Haryanto, Simon Trummer, Tom Dillmann and Nigel Melker all joined GP2 for the 2012 season. Other drivers who have graduated to other series are James Jakes who moved to the IndyCar Series for 2011, Josef Newgarden to the Indy Lights series in 2011 and Alexander Rossi and Robert Wickens who moved to the Formula Renault 3.5 Series in 2011 and Lewis Williamson in 2012.

In the series' short history, thirteen drivers have gone on to compete in Formula One. These include former champions Gutiérrez, Daniil Kvyat, Bottas, Esteban Ocon, Jean-Éric Vergne, Carlos Sainz Jr., and Charles Leclerc.

In 2019 the series merged with the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and became the FIA Formula 3 Championship. [3]

GP3 Series cars

The GP3 Series car was a standardised car used by all of the competing teams.

Dallara GP3/10

A typical GP3/10 car driven by Tom Dillmann in 2011 T Dillmann.jpg
A typical GP3/10 car driven by Tom Dillmann in 2011

For the 2010–2012 seasons, the GP3 series used the GP3/10 chassis. [4]

Chassis
The car had been designed and built by Dallara, who currently produces the F2 chassis.
Engine
The GP3/10 used a race-tuned four-cylinder 2.0-litre turbocharged 280 hp engine developed by Renault Sport (based on B20F engine), while turbochargers were supplied by Pankl Racing Systems. The wastegate was included due to turbocharger rules.
Gearbox
The GP3/10 used a 6 speed longitudinal sequential Hewland gearbox.
Tyres
Pirelli supplied the tyres for GP3 from 2010 to 2012, same supplier for the GP2 Series.

Specifications

  • Engine displacement: 2.0 L (122 cu in) DOHC inline-4
  • Gearbox: 6-speed paddle shift gearbox (must have reverse)
  • Weight: 630 kg (1,389 lb)
  • Power output: 280  hp (209  kW )
  • Fuel: Elf LMS 102 RON unleaded
  • Fuel capacity: 65 litres (17 US gallons)
  • Fuel delivery: Direct fuel injection
  • Aspiration: Single-turbocharged
  • Turbo boost pressure: 0.5 bar (7.25 psi; 50.00 kPa; 375.03 Torr; 0.49 atm; 14.76 inHg)
  • Length: 4,471 mm (176 in)
  • Width: 1,885 mm (74 in)
  • Wheelbase: 2,780 mm (109 in)
  • Steering: Non-assisted rack and pinion
  • Tyres: Pirelli P Zero slick dry and treaded wet

Dallara GP3/13

For the 2013–2015 seasons, the GP3 series used the GP3/13 chassis. [5]

Chassis
The car was also designed and built by Dallara.
Engine
The GP3/13 used a naturally aspirated 3.4-litre V6 400 hp engine, developed by AER Ltd. with designation P57.
Gearbox
The GP3/13 used a 6 speed longitudinal sequential gearbox developed by Hewland.
Tyres
Pirelli continued to supply the tyres for GP3 from 2013 onwards.

Specifications

  • Engine displacement: 3.4 L (207 cu in) DOHC V6
  • Gearbox: 6-speed paddle shift gearbox (must have reverse)
  • Weight: 1,389 lb (630 kg)
  • Power output: 400  hp (298  kW )
  • Fuel: Elf LMS 102 RON unleaded
  • Fuel capacity: 65 litres (17 US gallons)
  • Fuel delivery: Fuel injection
  • Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
  • Length: 4,480 mm (176 in)
  • Width: 1,880 mm (74 in)
  • Wheelbase: 2,780 mm (109 in)
  • Steering: Non-assisted rack and pinion
  • Tyres: Pirelli P Zero slick dry and Pirelli Cinturato treaded wet

Dallara GP3/16

The series used another new chassis for the 2016 season, and continued to be used until 2018. [6]

Chassis
The car has also been designed and built by Dallara.
Engine
The GP3/16 used a naturally aspirated 3.4-litre V6 400 hp engine, developed by Mecachrome with model V634, prepared and maintained by Teos Engineering.
Gearbox
The GP3/16 used a 6 speed longitudinal sequential gearbox developed by Hewland.
Tyres
Pirelli continued to supply the tyres for GP3 from 2016 to the 2018 season.

Specifications

  • Engine displacement: 3.4 L (207 cu in) DOHC V6
  • Gearbox: 6-speed paddle shift gearbox (must have reverse)
  • Weight: 1,457 lb (661 kg)
  • Power output: 400  hp (298  kW )
  • Fuel: Elf LMS 102 RON unleaded
  • Fuel capacity: 65 litres (17 US gallons)
  • Fuel delivery: Direct fuel injection
  • Aspiration: naturally aspirated
  • Length: 4,620 mm (182 in)
  • Width: 1,872 mm (74 in)
  • Wheelbase: 2,880 mm (113 in)
  • Steering: Non-assisted rack and pinion
  • Tyres: Pirelli P Zero slick dry and Pirelli Cinturato treaded wet

Race weekend

A race weekend features one 45-minute practice session on Friday, and one 30-minute qualifying session on Saturday, followed by two races. The qualifying session is a straight fight for the fastest laptime, and determines the order of the grid for Saturday's Race 1.

Race 2 is on Sunday. The grid is decided by the Saturday result with top 8 being reversed, so the driver who finished 8th on Saturday will start from pole position and the winner will start from 8th place.

The distance of each race is decided prior to the event, however, should 30 minutes elapse before the designated number of laps are completed the lead driver will be shown the chequered flag. [7]

Points system

2010–2011

Points system for feature race
 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th 
108654321
Points system for sprint race
 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th 
654321

With this points system, the most points anyone can score in one round is 20 by claiming pole position, winning both races with the fastest lap in each race.

No driver ever did manage to get maximum points with this system. The closest drivers who have done so are Esteban Gutiérrez at the 2010 British round, who managed pole position for the feature race, won the feature race and got the fastest lap, and then came third in the sprint race, which equals a total of 17 points. Valtteri Bottas at the 2011 Hungarian round achieved pole position and won the feature race, and then came second in the sprint race, also totaling 17 points.

2012 onwards

Points system For Race 1
 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th  PL  FL 
25181512108642142
Points system For Race 2
 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  FL 
151210864212

With this points system, the most points anyone can score in one round is 48 by claiming pole position, winning both races with the fastest lap in each race.

So far throughout the new points system, no driver has achieved the maximum number of points in a single round. In the Hungarian round of 2012, António Félix da Costa became first driver to win both races of the weekend.

Teams and drivers

GP3 Series has ten European teams and thirty drivers representing the Series. Manor Racing, Atech CRS GP and Carlin represent Great Britain, whilst flying the French flag is GP2 Series 2009 Champions ART Grand Prix and Tech 1 Racing. MW Arden in association with ex-Formula One driver Mark Webber race under an Australian license. Spaniard Addax Team, German RSC Mücke Motorsport in association with Ralf Schumacher, Irish-Canadian Status Grand Prix, and Swiss team Jenzer Motorsport complete the lineup.

Champions

Drivers'

SeasonDriverTeam Poles WinsPodiumsFastest lapsPoints% points achievableClinchedMarginRef
2010 Flag of Mexico.svg Esteban Gutiérrez Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix 35978855.000Race 15 of 1617 [8]
2011 Flag of Finland.svg Valtteri Bottas Flag of France.svg Lotus ART 14736238.750Race 15 of 167 [9]
2012 Flag of New Zealand.svg Mitch Evans Flag of Australia (converted).svg MW Arden 4363151.540.891Race 16 of 162 [10]
2013 Flag of Russia.svg Daniil Kvyat Flag of Australia (converted).svg MW Arden 235416843.750Race 15 of 1630 [11]
2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex Lynn Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlin 238320747.917Race 17 of 1844 [12]
2015 Flag of France.svg Esteban Ocon Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix 3114525358.565Race 18 of 188 [13]
2016 Flag of Monaco.svg Charles Leclerc Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix 438420246.759Race 17 of 1825 [14]
2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Russell Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix 447522059.946Race 13 of 1679 [15]
2018 Flag of France.svg Anthoine Hubert Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix 2211421449.537Race 17 of 1816 [16]

Teams'

SeasonTeam Poles WinsPodiumsFastest lapsPointsClinchedMarginRef
2010 Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix 37148130Race 14 of 1644 [8]
2011 Flag of France.svg Lotus ART 26144124Race 14 of 1655 [9]
2012 Flag of France.svg Lotus GP 34160378.5Race 15 of 1669 [10]
2013 Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix 24144378Race 15 of 16100 [11]
2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlin 24134347Race 18 of 1817 [12]
2015 Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix 46611477Race 15 of 18195 [13]
2016 Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix 89238588Race 13 of 18291 [14]
2017 Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix 872311578Race 11 of 16292 [15]
2018 Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix 492911640Race 15 of 18207 [16]

Drivers graduated to GP2

DriverGP3GP2Other major titles after GP3 Series
SeasonsRacesWinsPodiumsSeasonsFirst teamRacesWinsPodiums
Flag of Germany.svg Daniel Abt 201216272013–2014 ART Grand Prix 4200
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Zoël Amberg 20116002015 Venezuela GP Lazarus 200
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Emil Bernstorff 2014–2015324122016 Arden 200
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Calado 20111616 2012–2013 Lotus ART 46414 World Endurance GT Drivers' Championship
Flag of Italy.svg Kevin Ceccon †201216012011, 2013 Trident Racing 1901
Flag of Monaco.svg Stefano Coletti †‡ 20101402 2009, 2011–2014 Durango 88715
Flag of the United States.svg Conor Daly 2011–2013482112013–2014 Hilmer Motorsport 2000
Flag of France.svg Tom Dillmann 20111401 2012–2014 iSport International 4314 Formula V8 3.5 Series
Flag of Cyprus.svg Tio Ellinas 2012–201332342014 MP Motorsport 800
Flag of New Zealand.svg Mitch Evans 2011–201232482013–2014 Arden 44210
Flag of Italy.svg Luca Ghiotto 2014–201522592016 Trident Racing 2212
Flag of Italy.svg Vittorio Ghirelli 2010–201128002013 Venezuela GP Lazarus 1000 Auto GP
Flag of Mexico.svg Esteban Gutiérrez ‡ 20101659 2011–2012 Lotus ART 4449
Flag of Indonesia.svg Rio Haryanto 2010–20113237 2012–2015 DAMS 9037
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Jakes ‡ 20101203 2009–2011 Super Nova Racing 200
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex Lynn 201418382015–2016 DAMS 4048
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jann Mardenborough 2014–201532142015 Carlin 200
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nigel Melker 2010–20113215 2012 DAMS 2300
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patric Niederhauser 2012–201450582015 Venezuela GP Lazarus 1000 ADAC GT Masters
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adrian Quaife-Hobbs 2010–201131132013–2014 MP Motorsport 4014 Auto GP World Series
Flag of Argentina.svg Facu Regalia 2012–201320122014 Hilmer Motorsport 800
Flag of the United States.svg Alexander Rossi ‡201016252013–2015 Caterham Racing 52411
Flag of New Zealand.svg Richie Stanaway 2011, 201422362015 Status Grand Prix 1822
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dean Stoneman 2013–201420572015 Carlin 600
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Simon Trummer 2010–20113000 2012–2014 Arden 6801
Flag of Romania.svg Robert Vișoiu 2012–201440232015 Rapax 1800
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick Yelloly 2011, 2013-201450192015 Hilmer Motorsport 1200
Flag of Norway.svg Pål Varhaug ‡ 20101611 2011, 2013 DAMS 2200

Notes:

Drivers graduated to FIA Formula 2

DriverGP3FIA Formula 2Other major titles after GP3 Series
SeasonsRacesWinsPodiumsSeasonsFirst teamRacesWinsPodiums
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jack Aitken 2016–2017332132018–2021 ART Grand Prix 4849
Flag of Thailand.svg Alexander Albon 201618472017–2018 ART Grand Prix 44410
Flag of France.svg Giuliano Alesi 2016–201848482019–2020 Trident 2200
Flag of France.svg Dorian Boccolacci 2017–201825242018–2019 MP Motorsport 2000
Flag of Colombia.svg Tatiana Calderón 2016–201851002019,2022 Arden 2200
Flag of the United States.svg Juan Manuel Correa 2017–201825002019,2022-present Charouz Racing System 1602
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nyck de Vries 201618252017–2019 DAMS 70823 FIA Formula 2 Championship, FIA Formula E World Championship
Flag of Japan.svg Nirei Fukuzumi 2016–201732292018 Arden International 2300
Flag of Italy.svg Antonio Fuoco 2015–2016362102017–2018 Prema Racing 46311
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Callum Ilott 201818272017, 2019–2020 Charouz Racing System 2302
Flag of France.svg Anthoine Hubert 2017–2018332152019 Arden International 1622
Flag of Finland.svg Niko Kari 2016–201831122018 MP Motorsport 400
Flag of Monaco.svg Charles Leclerc 201618382017 Prema Racing 22710 FIA Formula 2 Championship
Flag of Italy.svg Alessio Lorandi 2016–201827152018 Trident 1000
Flag of Denmark.svg Christian Lundgaard 20182002019–2021 Trident 200
Flag of India.svg Arjun Maini 2016–201729132018–2019 Trident 2900
Flag of Russia.svg Nikita Mazepin 201818482019–2020 ART Grand Prix 2200
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Russell 201715472018 ART Grand Prix 24711 FIA Formula 2 Championship
Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Tveter 2017–201833052019 Trident 200

Notes:

Drivers graduated to Formula One

DriverGP3F1Other major titles after GP3 Series
SeasonsRacesWinsPodiumsSeasonsFirst teamRacesWinsPodiums
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jack Aitken 2016-2017332132020 Williams 100
Flag of Thailand.svg Alexander Albon 201618472019–2020, 2022–present Toro Rosso 8802
Flag of Finland.svg Valtteri Bottas 20111647 2013– present Williams 2291067
Flag of Mexico.svg Esteban Gutiérrez 20101659 2013–2014, 2016 Sauber 5900
Flag of Indonesia.svg Rio Haryanto 2010–20113237 2016 Manor 1200
Flag of Russia.svg Daniil Kvyat 20131635 2014–2017, 2019–2020 Toro Rosso 11203
Flag of Monaco.svg Charles Leclerc 201618382018–present Sauber 131533 FIA Formula 2 Championship
Flag of Spain.svg Roberto Merhi 20101203 2015 Manor 1300 Formula 3 Euro Series
Flag of France.svg Esteban Ocon 201518114 2016–2018, 2020–present Manor 13913
Flag of the United States.svg Alexander Rossi 20101425 2015 Manor 500
Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Sainz Jr. 20131602 2015–present Toro Rosso 191321 Formula Renault 3.5 Series
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Russell 201715472019– present Williams 110111 FIA Formula 2 Championship
Flag of France.svg Jean-Éric Vergne 2010400 2012–2014 Toro Rosso 5800 Formula E

Notes:

Seasons

2010

The 2010 GP3 Series was the inaugural season of the Series. The championship was contested over sixteen races held at eight rounds, beginning on May 8 at Circuit de Catalunya and ending on September 12 at Autodromo Nazionale Monza. The title was clinched by ART Grand Prix driver Esteban Gutiérrez at the final round by taking pole position, who won the championship 17 points clear of Robert Wickens in second, who was a further 18 points ahead of third place driver Nico Müller.

2011

The season began at Istanbul Park on 7 May and concluded at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on 11 September after eight rounds made up of two races each and all in support of European Formula 1 Grands Prix. The title was claimed by Valtteri Bottas who was only 7 points ahead of his teammate James Calado in second, while Nigel Melker finished 17 points adrift in third. This was to be ART Grand Prix's second championship in as many seasons.

2012

The season began on 12 May at Catalunya, Barcelona, and finished at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on 9 September. It supported the entire European leg of the 2012 Formula One Season again and included the series' first visit to Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Going into the final round of the season, four drivers were in with a chance of winning the championship, but ultimately a move on the penultimate lap gave Mitch Evans the title with 151.5 points, only beating Daniel Abt by just two points on 149.5 while António Félix da Costa finished off the top three with 132 points. The teams title was also won during the last round by Lotus GP, their third title in as many seasons. The season was also the last for the first-generation chassis, the GP3/10.

2013

The season began on 11 May at Catalunya, Barcelona, and finished at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi on 3 November. It followed most of the European leg of the 2013 Formula One season again other than Monaco, and for the first time it hosted a non-European race at the last round in Abu Dhabi. It also saw the début of the series second-generation chassis, the Dallara GP3/13.

The title was clinched by Daniil Kvyat at the final round with 168 points, beating Facu Regalia by 30 points on 138 while Conor Daly finished off the top three with 126 points. The teams title was won by ART Grand Prix, their fourth title in as many seasons.

2014

The season began on 10 May at Catalunya, Barcelona, and finished at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi on 23 November. It once again followed most of the European leg of the 2014 Formula One season other than Monte Carlo, Monaco and the only non-European race at the last round in Abu Dhabi.

The title was clinched by Alex Lynn at the final round with 207 points, beating Dean Stoneman by 44 points on 163 while Marvin Kirchhöfer finished off the top three with 161 points. For the first time, the teams title was won by Carlin, becoming the first and only team other than ART Grand Prix to take the teams title.

2015

The season began on 9 May at Catalunya, Barcelona, and finished at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi on 29 November. It was contested over 18 races at nine rounds. There were nine teams with three cars each. Esteban Ocon won the title by 8 points despite winning only one race compared to second placed Luca Ghiotto winning five races. Ocon did however finish on the podium 14 times. The teams title was won by ART Grand Prix, their fifth title. This season was the last with the GP3/13 chassis.

2016

The season began on 14 May at Catalunya, Barcelona, and finished at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi on 27 November. It was contested over 18 races at nine rounds. There were seven teams with three to four cars each, with DAMS making its debut. The title was clinched by Charles Leclerc at the final round with 202 points, beating Alexander Albon by 25 points on 177 while Antonio Fuoco finished off the top three with 157 points. The teams title was won by ART Grand Prix at Monza, their sixth title. This season was the first with the series' third-generation chassis, the GP3/16.

2017

The season began on 13 May at Catalunya, Barcelona and finished at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi on 26 November. It was contested at 18 races at nine rounds. George Russell, Jack Aitken and Nirei Fukuzumi ended the season in the top 3 with ART Grand Prix. All drivers at the end of the season joined the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship. The second race at Italy was cancelled after heavy rain during the 2017 Italian Grand Prix. This season saw the series introduce the Drag Reduction System (DRS) used in Formula One and Formula 2.

2018

The final season of the series started on 12 May in Barcelona, and finished on 26 November at Yas Marina. The season was again contested of 9 rounds and 18 races. The final driver's title went to Frenchman Anthoine Hubert who drove for ART, take 2 victories, 11 podiums, 2 pole positions, and 4 fastest laps, with 214 points. ART Grand Prix won the final constructor's title, winning all but one constructor's titles in the series. It was also the last season with the GP3/16 chassis. With 198 points scored, Nikita Mazepin became runner-up with 4 victories, 8 podiums, 1 pole position and most 5 fastest laps. After a disaster weekend for Hubert in Red Bull Ring, it was his teammate, who retook the lead, but only in this round. Finally, Callum Ilott down to third, behind second place, but ultimately get to the top three and scored 167 points with 2 victories, 7 podiums, 1 pole position, and 2 fastest laps.

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The FIA Formula 3 Championship is a third-tier international single-seater racing championship and organised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The championship launched in 2019 as a feeder series for the FIA Formula 1 World Championship and FIA Formula 2 Championships. It was the result of a merger between two third-tier single-seater racing championships, the GP3 Series and the FIA Formula 3 European Championship as it was announced on 10 March 2018. The championship is part of the FIA Global Pathway consolidation project plan. Unlike its predecessor, the Formula 3 European Championship, the series runs exclusively in support of Formula One races.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship</span> Inaugural season of the FIA Formula 3 Championship

The 2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship was the inaugural season of the FIA Formula 3 Championship, a multi-event motor racing championship for single-seat open-wheel formula racing cars. The championship featured drivers competing in 3.4-litre Formula 3 racing cars which conform to the technical regulations, or formula, of the championship. It ran in support of the Formula 1 World Championship and its sister series, the FIA Formula 2 Championship. It serves as the third tier of formula racing in the FIA Global Pathway. The championship was formed by the merger of the GP3 Series and the FIA Formula 3 European Championship in 2018, which brought the two championships under the umbrella of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The Formula One theme song composed by Brian Tyler, which debuted in the 2018 F1 season, would be used in Formula 3 broadcasts.

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