2003 Japanese Formula 3 Championship

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The 2003 Japanese Formula 3 Championship was the 25th edition of the Japanese Formula 3 Championship. It began on 22 March at Suzuka and ended on 19 October at Motegi. [1] Australian driver James Courtney took the championship title, winning 13 from 20 races. [2]

Teams and drivers

TeamNoDriverChassisEngineRounds
Dome Racing Team 1 Flag of Japan.svg Shinya Hosokawa Lola-Dome F106 Mugen-Honda MF204C1–5
Flag of Japan.svg Koji Yamanishi 7–10
10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rob Austin Lola-Dome F106 Mugen-Honda MF204B9–10
11 Flag of Japan.svg Yuki Shibata Lola-Dome F1061–7
Toda Racing 2 Flag of Japan.svg Shinya Sato Dallara F302Toda-Honda MF204BAll
Inging 3 Flag of Japan.svg Naoki Yokomizo Dallara F303Torii-Toyota 3S-GE All
4 Flag of Italy.svg Ronnie Quintarelli Dallara F302All
TOM'S 7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Dallara F302 Toyota-TOM'S 3S-GE All
8 Flag of Japan.svg Wataru Kobayakawa Dallara F302All
36 Flag of Japan.svg Tatsuya Kataoka Dallara F302All
ThreeBond Racing 12 Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Montin Dallara F303 Tomei Nissan SR20VE All
14 Flag of Japan.svg Masataka Yanagida Dallara F3022
Aim Sports18 Flag of Japan.svg Takahiro Ogawa Dallara F302Torii-Toyota 3S-GE 1–5
Flag of Japan.svg Atsushi Katsumata8
DTM19 Flag of Japan.svg Hiroyoshi Shibata Dallara F302 Toyota-TOM'S 3S-GE All
Now Motor Sports32 Flag of Japan.svg Taku Bamba Lola-Dome F106 Toyota-TOM'S 3S-GE All
33 Flag of Japan.svg Hiroki Yoshimoto Lola-Dome F106All

Race calendar and results

RoundCircuitDatePole PositionFastest LapWinning driverWinning team
1R1 Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka 22 March Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Montin Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
R223 March Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Japan.svg Yuki Shibata Flag of Japan.svg Yuki Shibata Dome Racing Team
2R1 Fuji Speedway, Oyama 5 April Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
R26 April Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Japan.svg Tatsuya Kataoka Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
3R1 Okayama International Circuit 17 May Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
R218 May Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
4R1 Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi 7 June Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Montin Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Montin Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Montin ThreeBond Racing
R28 June Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Montin Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Montin Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Montin ThreeBond Racing
5R1 Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka 5 July Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Japan.svg Shinya Hosokawa Flag of Japan.svg Shinya Hosokawa Dome Racing Team
R26 July Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Montin Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Montin ThreeBond Racing
6R1 Sportsland SUGO, Murata 26 July Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
R227 July Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney [N 1] Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
7R1 Tsukuba Circuit, Shimotsuma 9 August Flag of Japan.svg Tatsuya Kataoka Flag of Japan.svg Koji Yamanishi Flag of Japan.svg Koji Yamanishi Dome Racing Team
R210 August Flag of Japan.svg Tatsuya Kataoka Flag of Japan.svg Tatsuya Kataoka Flag of Japan.svg Tatsuya Kataoka Dome Racing Team
8R1 Sportsland SUGO, Murata 6 September Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
R27 September Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
9R1 Mine Circuit, Mine 20 September Flag of Japan.svg Tatsuya Kataoka Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
R221 September Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
10R1 Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi 18 October Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
R219 October Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney TOM'S
Notes
  1. ↑ The qualifying session were abandoned due to heavy rain. The grid of the second race was equal to the first race.

Standings

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PosDriver SUZ FUJ OKA MOT SUZ SUG TSU SUG MIN MOT Pts
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Courtney 18111122521153111111305
2 Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Montin 52445121121Ret4342Ret3363209
3 Flag of Japan.svg Tatsuya Kataoka 11Ret222234444321522455207
4 Flag of Italy.svg Ronnie Quintarelli 33353356662242434222200
5 Flag of Japan.svg Naoki Yokomizo 27864665Ret9Ret8683Ret8636109
6 Flag of Japan.svg Shinya Hosokawa8963Ret4431387
7 Flag of Japan.svg Shinya Sato4Ret10798973765768NC689979
8 Flag of Japan.svg Yuki Shibata615RetRetDNS8121057Ret9756
9 Flag of Japan.svg Koji Yamanishi 157RetDNSRet4452
10 Flag of Japan.svg Hiroki Yoshimoto RetDNS11Ret697881286129Ret8577752
11 Flag of Japan.svg Wataru Kobayakawa74910Ret51111RetRetRet78126679Ret1051
12 Flag of Japan.svg Hiroyoshi Shibata10678771397115Ret1111104910101251
13 Flag of Japan.svg Taku Bamba 951211DNS1010Ret1183Ret101095RetRet81142
14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rob Austin 105Ret812
15 Flag of Japan.svg Takahiro Ogawa12Ret14Ret81112109107
16 Flag of Japan.svg Atsushi Katsumata1174
17 Flag of Japan.svg Masataka Yanagida 1392
PosDriver SUZ FUJ OKA MOT SUZ SUG TSU SUG MIN MOT Pts
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)

Bold – Pole
Italics – Fastest Lap

References

  1. ↑ "Race Calendar: All-Japan Formula 3 Championship – Season 2003". speedsport-magazine.com. Speedsport Magazine. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
  2. ↑ "Formula 3 Japan 2003". driverdb.com. Driver Database. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
  3. ↑ "Entrylist: All-Japan Formula 3 Championship – Season 2003". speedsport-magazine.com. Speedsport Magazine. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
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