2019 Australian Formula 3 Championship

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The 2019 Australian Formula 3 Championship 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 2019 at Winton Motor Raceway and concluded on 3 November 2019 at Queensland Raceway. [1] Organized by Formula Three Management Pty Ltd, [2] it was the 21st consecutive year of Australian Formula 3.

Contents

The championship was won by John Magro, winner of all the races. [3]

Teams and drivers

The following teams and drivers contested the 2019 Australian Formula 3 Championship. All teams and drivers are Australian-registered.

TeamChassisEngineNo.DriverClassRounds
R-Tek Motorsport Dallara F304 Opel-Spiess 5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew Roberts [4] N1–4
Dallara F3076 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [5] N1–4
Dallara F311 Mercedes 8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [6] C1–4
Gilmour Racing Dallara F311 Mercedes 17 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh Buchan [7] C1–4
Dallara F30737 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richard Peasey [8] C1–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Wilkins [9] C3
Ruff Racing Dallara F307 Mercedes 22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruff [10] N1–4
Wilson Team Racing Dallara F311 Volkswagen 27 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane Wilson [11] C1–2, 4
BROOK Motorsport Mygale M07 Mercedes 34 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rielly Brook [12] C1–4
Shelby-James Motorsport Dallara F398 Opel-Spiess 75 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Shelby-James [9] T3
Ross McAlpine Mygale M11 Mercedes 81 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross McAlpine [13] C4
99 Motorsport Dallara F302 Opel-Spiess 99 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ryan Astley [14] N1–4
IconClass
CChampionship
NNational
TTrophy

Classes

Competing cars were nominated into one of three classes: [2]

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 9 March Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [15] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [15] no competitors [15]
210 March Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [16] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruff [16] no competitors [16]
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [15] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruff [15] no competitors [15]
21 Morgan Park Raceway 6 April Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [17] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruff [17] no competitors [17]
27 April Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruffno competitors
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Kruminsno competitors
31 The Bend Motorsport Park 22 June Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [9] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [9] no competitors [9]
223 June Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [9] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [9] no competitors [9]
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [9] Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Wilkins [9] no competitors [9]
41 Sydney Motorsport Park 28 September Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruff [13] no competitors
229 September Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ryan Astley [13] no competitors
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [13] no competitors
51 Wakefield Park 19 October Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ryan Astley [13] no competitors
220 October Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruff [13] no competitors
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [13] no competitors
61 Queensland Raceway 2 November Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruff [13] no competitors
23 November Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruff [13] no competitors
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro [13] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins [13] no competitors

Standings

Points system

Points for are awarded as follows:

Position1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10thFLPole
Race 1 and 21298765432111
Race 3201512108643211

Drivers' championship

PosDriver WIN MOR BEN SYD WAK QLD Pts
Championship
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Magro111111111111111111286
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh Buchan 2Ret2333Ret22222222222177
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rielly Brook9DNSRetRet8433353Ret337333105
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane Wilson57Ret86Ret753473556105
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richard Peasey32322262
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross McAlpine87Ret12
National
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roman Krumins467555246464Ret64764204
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gerrit Ruff634446DSQ653Ret664544Ret199
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ryan Astley75667857Ret645556675158
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew Roberts8457Ret74RetDNSRetRetRet60
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Wilkins65438
Trophy
- Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Shelby-JamesDNQDNQDNQ-
PosDriver WIN MOR BEN SYD WAK QLD 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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