2018 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series

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The 2018 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series was an Australian open-wheel racing series for FIA Formula 3 cars constructed and conforming to the regulations before and including 2011. The series began on 10 March 2018 at Winton Motor Raceway and concluded on 21 October 2018 at The Bend Motorsport Park. [1] Organised by Formula Three Management Pty Ltd, [2] it was the third running of the Australian Formula 3 Premier Series.

Contents

The series was won by Harri Jones [3] driving a Dallara F311 Mercedes-Benz.

Teams and drivers

The following teams and drivers contested the 2018 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series. [4] All teams and drivers were Australian-registered.

TeamChassisEngineNo.DriverClassRounds
Jason Hore Racing Dallara F304 Opel-Spiess 2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Hore [5] N2–3
Gilmour Racing Dallara F307 Mercedes 3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richard Peasey [6] N3
18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Gilmour [5] P2
Dallara F31173 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron Shields [7] PAll
R-Tek Motorsport Dallara F304 Opel-Spiess 5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew Roberts [8] NAll
Dallara F3076 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [9] N1–3, 5–6
Dallara F311 Mercedes 8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alex Barboutis [10] P1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [11] P4, 6
Jones Racing Dallara F311 Mercedes 12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones [12] PAll
Blake Varney Racing Dallara F304 Opel-Spiess 16 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Varney [13] N2–3
Ruff Racing Dallara F307 Mercedes 22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruff [14] N1, 5–6
Wilson Team Racing Dallara F307 Opel-Spiess 27 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane Wilson [10] N1, 3–6
Com Sec Racing Tatuus FR2.0 Renault 43 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rielly Brook [13] T2
Flo Fast Racing Dallara F304 Renault-Sodemo 66 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce McKenzie [15] N1–3, 5
Shelby-James Motorsport Dallara F398 Opel-Spiess 75 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Shelby-James [16] T3–4
Ross McAlpine Mygale M11 Mercedes 81 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross McAlpine [16] P3–4, 6
IconClass
PPremier Class
NNational Class
TTrophy Class

Classes

Competing cars were nominated into one of three classes: [1]

Calendar & race results

The series was contested over six rounds. [1] All rounds were held in Australia.

RoundCircuitDatePremier Class WinnerNational Class WinnerTrophy Class Winner
11 Winton Motor Raceway 10 March Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron Shields [15] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [15] no competitors [15]
211 March Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones [15] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruff [15] no competitors [15]
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron Shields [15] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [15] no competitors [15]
21 Queensland Raceway 21 April Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Hore [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rielly Brook [13]
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron Shields [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rielly Brook [13]
322 April Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron Shields [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Hore [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rielly Brook [13]
31 Morgan Park Raceway 9 June Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones [16] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richard Peasey [16] no finishers [16]
210 June Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones [16] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richard Peasey [16] no finishers [16]
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron Shields [16] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richard Peasey [16] no finishers [16]
41 Sydney Motorsport Park 30 June Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones [17] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane Wilson [17] no finishers [17]
21 July Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones [17] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane Wilson [17] no finishers [17]
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones [17] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane Wilson [17] no finishers [17]
51 Wakefield Park 8 September Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones [18] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [18] no competitors [18]
29 September Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones [18] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [18] no competitors [18]
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron Shields [18] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [18] no competitors [18]
61 The Bend Motorsport Park 20 October Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones [19] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [19] no competitors [19]
221 October Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Jones [19] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [19] no competitors [19]
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron Shields [19] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [19] no competitors [19]

Championship standings

Points system

Points for are awarded as follows:

Position1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10thFLPole
Race 1 and 21298765432111
Race 3201512108643211

Drivers' championship

PosDriver WIN QLD MOR SYD WAK BEN Pts
Premier
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harri Jones212122112111112112243
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron Shields 121211321233221221239
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross McAlpineRet896RetDNS5Ret647
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro322DNSDNSDNS32
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alexander Barboutis33328
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Gilmour36328
National
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins454535444333433205
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew RobertsDNSRetDNS67685555544Ret645133
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane Wilson566797444674EXEXEX124
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruff645556354100
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce McKenzie7778989NC676586
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Hore45466861
7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richard Peasey23348
8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake VarneyRet4Ret57DNS24
Trophy
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rielly Brook78744
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Shelby-JamesDNQDNQDNQ76DNS24
PosDriver WIN QLD MOR SYD WAK BEN 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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