Formula Regional Indian Championship

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Formula Regional Indian Championship
Category Formula Regional
RegionIndia
Constructors Tatuus
Engine suppliersAutotecnica
Tyre suppliers Pirelli
Official website Official Website

The Formula Regional Indian Championship is a FIA-certified Indian regional Formula 3 championship and is organized by Racing Promotions Pvt Ltd. The inaugural season was to be held in 2022. [1]

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Car

The championship features Tatuus-designed and built cars. The cars will be constructed out of carbon fibre and feature a monocoque chassis which feature a number of enhanced safety features including the new Halo device and improved side impact protection, and will have a six-speed paddle-shift sequential gearbox. The car will be powered by a Alfa Romeo 270PS (200kW) turbo engine tuned by Autotecnica.[ citation needed ]

Format

The weekend's format is set to have three races per weekend with one single qualifying session. The fastest lap will award pole position for Race 1, while Race 3's grid will be set according to the 2nd fastest lap of every driver at the qualifying session. Race 2's grid will be a reverse grid from Race 1's results. [2]

Circuits

NumberCountries, CircuitsYears
1 Flag of India.svg Buddh International Circuit NC
2 Flag of India.svg Hyderabad Street Circuit NC
3 Flag of India.svg Madras Motor Race Track NC

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