2017 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series

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The 2017 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series is an Australian open-wheel racing series for FIA Formula 3 cars constructed and conforming to the regulations before and including 2011. The series begins on 20 May 2017 at Morgan Park Raceway and will conclude 22 October 2017 at Wakefield Park. [1] One non-championship race weekend was held at Wakefield Park starting 18 February 2017 and ending 19 February 2017.

The 2017 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series returns to the Hankook tyres for 2017. Round 1 at Morgan Park Raceway saw Calan Williams break the outright lap record.

Classes

Jon Collins and Calan Williams at Wakefield Park in the non-championship event CollinsWilliamsWakefieldF3.jpg
Jon Collins and Calan Williams at Wakefield Park in the non-championship event

Classes of the 2017 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series are as follows: [1]

Premier Class

Any F3 car from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2011 is eligible to compete in the Premier class.

National Class

Any F3 car from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2007 is eligible to compete in the National class.

Trophy Class

Any F3 car built prior to 1 January 2005 is eligible, as are other open-wheel vehicles such as Formula 1000, Formula Ford 2000, Formula Renault, Toyota Racing Series, Formula BMW, etc.

Teams and drivers

The teams and drivers of the 2017 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series [2] All teams and drivers were Australian-registered.

TeamChassisEngineNo.DriverClassRounds
Jason Hore Racing Dallara F304 Opel-Spiess 2Jason HoreT1, 5
Gilmour Racing Dallara F307 Mercedes Benz 3Chris GilmourP1, 5
Rielly BrookN6
Dallara F31117 Calan Williams PAll
Bruce McKenzie Racing Dallara F304 Renault-Sodemo 5Bruce McKenzieT5
R-Tek Motorsport Dallara F307 Opel-Spiess 6Roman KruminsPAll
7Nathan KumarP1–3, 5–6
Dallara F311 Mercedes Benz 8John MagroP6
Dallara F304 Opel-Spiess 9Andrew RobertsN2, 4, 6
Jones Racing Dallara F311 Mercedes Benz 12Harrison JonesP6
Wilson Team Racing Dallara F307 Opel Spiess 27Shane WilsonN1–5
John English Racing Van Diemen RF97 Ford 34John EnglishT4–5
Com Sec Racing Tatuus FR2.0 Renault 43Rielly BrookT1, 5
Paul Szidy Racing Spectrum 014 Ford 71Paul SzidyT4
Alpine Motor Sports Dallara F307 Mercedes Benz 77John MagroP1–3
88Dennie RumbleP4
IconClass
PPremier Class
NNational Class
TTrophy Class

Schedule

The 2017 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series schedule. [1] All races were held in Australia.

RoundCircuitDatePremier Class WinnerNational Class WinnerTrophy Class Winner
1R1 Morgan Park Raceway 20 May Calan Williams Roman KruminsJason Hore
R221 MayJohn MagroRoman KruminsJason Hore
R3Chris GilmourRoman KruminsJason Hore
2R1 Mallala Motor Sport Park 10 June Calan Williams Roman Kruminsno competitors
R211 June Calan Williams Roman Kruminsno competitors
R3John MagroRoman Kruminsno competitors
3R1 Sydney Motorsport Park 1 July Calan Williams Roman Kruminsno competitors
R22 JulyJohn MagroRoman Kruminsno competitors
R3John MagroRoman Kruminsno competitors
4R1 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit 19 August Calan Williams Roman KruminsJohn English
R220 August Calan Williams Roman KruminsJohn English
R3 Calan Williams Roman KruminsPaul Zsidy
5R1 Queensland Raceway 16 September Calan Williams No finishersJason Hore
R217 September Calan Williams Shane WilsonJason Hore
R3 Calan Williams Shane WilsonJason Hore
6R1 Wakefield Park 21 October Calan Williams Rielly Brookno competitors
R222 OctoberJohn MagroRielly Brookno competitors
R3Harrison JonesRoman Krumins no competitors

Championship standings

Points system

Points for are awarded as follows:

Position1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10thFLPole
Race 1 and 21298765432111
Race 3201512108643211

Drivers' championship

PosDriver MOR MAL SYD PHI QLD WAK Pts
Premier
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Calan Williams 1RetDNS112122111111122232
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro3122Ret1211213140
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nathan Kumar557Ret5433Ret33Ret554106
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Gilmour2Ret122263
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones73135
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dennie Rumble3RetDNS9
National
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins833323443422DNSDNSDNS445225
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane Wilson64654555423RetRet54Ret86181
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew Roberts43Ret7RetDNS67754
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rielly Brook36835
Trophy
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Hore42444388
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rielly Brook76557662
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John English54478748
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce McKenzie66532
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Szidy6Ret59
PosDriver MOR MAL SYD PHI QLD WAK 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)

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "2017 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series Info Pack" (PDF). Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  2. "2017 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series Teams and Drivers". Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 13 March 2017.

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