List of British Formula Three champions

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This article contains a list of British Formula Three champions. The championship has been in existence intermittently since 1951 [1] and has some former champions who later made Formula One. The most notable among these are multiple Formula One world champions Ayrton Senna, Jackie Stewart, Nelson Piquet, Jim Clark, Emerson Fittipaldi and Mika Häkkinen. This list does not include champions of the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship.

Contents

By season

SeasonSeries NameChampionTeamChassis/engineNational Class Champion
1951 Autosport F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Brandon Cooper-Norton
1952 Autosport F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Don Parker Kieft-Norton
1953 Autosport F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Don Parker Kieft-Norton
1954 BRSCC National F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Les Leston Cooper-Norton
1955 BRSCC National F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Russell Cooper-Norton
JAP F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Henry Taylor Cooper-JAP
1956 BRSCC National F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Russell Cooper-Norton
1957 BRSCC National F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Russell Cooper-Norton
1958 BRSCC National F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Trevor Taylor Cooper-Norton
1959 BRSCC F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Don Parker Cooper-Norton
1960 John Davy Formula Junior Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Clark Lotus-Ford
BRSCC Formula Junior Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jack Pitcher Alexis-BMC
Motor Racing Formula Junior Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Clark
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Trevor Taylor
Lotus-Ford
1961 John Davy Formula Junior Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Moss Gemini-Ford
BRSCC Formula Junior Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Ledbrook Lotus-Ford
Motor Racing Formula Junior Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Trevor Taylor Lotus-Ford
1962 John Davy Formula Junior Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fenning Lotus-Ford
1963 BARC Express & Star Formula Junior Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Arundell Lotus-Ford
1964 Express & Star F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Stewart Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tyrrell Racing Cooper-BMC
BRSCC F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rodney Banting Lotus-BMC
SMRC F3 Flag of Iceland.svg Sverrir Thoroddsson Lotus-Ford-Cosworth
1965 BRSCC F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Dean Brabham-Ford-Cosworth
BARC F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roy Pike Brabham-Ford-Cosworth
1966 Les Leston F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Stiller Brabham-Ford-Cosworth
1967 Les Leston F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Stiller Brabham-Ford-Cosworth
1968 Lombank F3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Schenken Chevron-Ford-Lucas
1969 Lombank F3 Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus-Ford-Holbay
1970 Lombank F3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dave Walker Lotus-Ford-Holbay
Shellsport F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Brabham-Ford-Holbay
Forward Trust F3 Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Carlos Pace Lotus-Ford-Holbay
1971 Lombard North F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Williamson March-Ford-Holbay
Shellsport National F3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dave Walker Lotus-Ford-Vegantune
Forward Trust BARC F3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dave Walker Lotus-Ford-Vegantune
1972 Forward Trust BARC F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Williamson GRD-Ford-Holbay
Lombard North F3 Flag of Liechtenstein.svg Rikky von Opel Ensign-Ford-Vegantune
Shellsport National F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Williamson GRD-Ford-Holbay
1973 Forward Trust BARC F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Taylor March-Ford-Holbay
Lombard North F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Brise March-Ford-Holbay
John Player European F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Brise March-Ford-Holbay
1974 Forward Trust BARC F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Henton Flag of the United Kingdom.svg March Engineering March-Ford-Holbay
Lombard North F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Henton Flag of the United Kingdom.svg March Engineering March-Ford-Holbay
1975 BP Super Visco F3 Flag of Sweden.svg Gunnar Nilsson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg March Engineering March-Toyota
1976 Shellsport F3 Flag of Italy.svg Bruno Giacomelli Flag of the United Kingdom.svg March Engineering March-Toyota
BP Super Visco F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rupert Keegan Flag placeholder.svgdriver March-Toyota
1977 Vandervell F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stephen South Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Docking Racing March-Toyota
BP F3 Flag of Ireland.svg Derek Daly Flag of Ireland.svg Derek McMahon Racing Chevron-Toyota
1978 Vandervell F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Warwick Flag placeholder.svgdriver Ralt-Toyota
BP F3 Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Nelson Piquet Flag placeholder.svgdriver Ralt-Toyota
1979 Vandervell British F3 Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Chico Serra Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Project Four Racing Ralt-Toyota
1980 Vandervell British F3 Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Johansson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Project Four Racing March-Toyota
1981 Marlboro British F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jonathan Palmer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg West Surrey Racing Ralt-Toyota
1982 Marlboro British F3 Flag of Ireland.svg Tommy Byrne Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Murray Taylor Racing Ralt-Toyota
1983 Marlboro British F3 Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Ayrton Senna Flag of the United Kingdom.svg West Surrey Racing Ralt-Toyota
1984 Marlboro British F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Dumfries Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Price Racing Ralt-Volkswagen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith Fine
1985 Marlboro British F3 Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Maurício Gugelmin Flag of the United Kingdom.svg West Surrey Racing Ralt-Volkswagen Flag of Jamaica.svg Carlton Tingling
1986 Lucas British F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Wallace Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Madgwick Motorsport Reynard-Volkswagen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Kempton
1987 Lucas British F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Herbert Flag of Ireland.svg Eddie Jordan Racing Reynard-Volkswagen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gary Dunn
1988 Lucas British F3 Flag of Finland.svg JJ Lehto Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Pacific Racing Reynard-Toyota Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alistair Lyall
1989 Lucas British F3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Brabham Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bowman Racing Ralt-Volkswagen Flag of Mexico.svg Fernando Plata
1990 British F3 Flag of Finland.svg Mika Häkkinen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg West Surrey Racing Ralt-Mugen-Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charles Rickett
1991 British F3 Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Rubens Barrichello Flag of the United Kingdom.svg West Surrey Racing Ralt-Mugen-Honda Flag of Finland.svg Pekka Herva
1992 British F3 Flag of Brazil.svg Gil de Ferran Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Stewart Racing Reynard-Mugen-Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Evans
1993 British F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kelvin Burt Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Stewart Racing Reynard-Mugen-Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie Spence
1994 British F3 Flag of Denmark.svg Jan Magnussen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Stewart Racing Dallara-Mugen-Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Duncan Vercoe
1995 British F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver Gavin Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Edenbridge Racing Dallara-Vauxhall Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin Byford
1996 British F3 Flag of Ireland.svg Ralph Firman Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Stewart Racing Dallara-Mugen-Honda Flag of New Zealand.svg Simon Wills
1997 Autosport British F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jonny Kane Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Stewart Racing Dallara-Mugen-Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin O'Connell
1998 Autosport British F3 Flag of Brazil.svg Mario Haberfeld Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Stewart Racing Dallara-Mugen-Honda Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phillip Scifleet
1999 Autosport British F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Marc Hynes Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Manor Motorsport Dallara-Mugen-Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin O'Connell
2000 Green Flag British F3 Flag of Brazil.svg Antônio Pizzonia Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Manor Motorsport Dallara-Mugen-Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gary Paffett
2001 Green Flag British F3 Flag of Japan.svg Takuma Sato Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlin Motorsport Dallara-Mugen-Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robbie Kerr
2002 Green Flag British F3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robbie Kerr Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Docking Racing Dallara-Mugen-Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adam Carroll
2003 British F3 International Flag of South Africa.svg Alan van der Merwe Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlin Motorsport Dallara-Mugen-Honda Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Ernesto Viso
2004 British F3 International Flag of Brazil.svg Nelson Piquet Jr. Flag of Brazil.svg Piquet Sports Dallara-Mugen-Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan Lewis
2005 British F3 International Flag of Portugal.svg Álvaro Parente Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlin Motorsport Dallara-Mugen-Honda Flag of Mexico.svg Salvador Durán
2006 Lloyds TSB Insurance British F3 International Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Conway Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Räikkönen Robertson Racing Dallara-AMG-Mercedes Flag of Venezuela.svg Rodolfo González
2007 Lloyds TSB Insurance British F3 International Flag of Estonia.svg Marko Asmer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hitech Racing Dallara-AMG-Mercedes Flag of Mexico.svg Sergio Pérez
2008 British F3 International Flag of Spain.svg Jaime Alguersuari Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlin Motorsport Dallara-AMG-Mercedes Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jay Bridger
2009 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series Flag of Australia (converted).svg Daniel Ricciardo Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlin Motorsport Dallara-Volkswagen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Daniel McKenzie
2010 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series Flag of France.svg Jean-Éric Vergne Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlin Motorsport Dallara-Volkswagen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Menasheh Idafar
2011 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe Nasr Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlin Dallara-Volkswagen Flag of Japan.svg Kotaro Sakurai
2012 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jack Harvey Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlin Dallara-Volkswagen Flag of Australia (converted).svg Spike Goddard
2013 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jordan King Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlin Dallara-Volkswagen Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sun Zheng
2014 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Martin Cao Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fortec Motorsports Dallara-Mercedes not awarded
Source: [2]

By driver nationality

PosNationChampionships
1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 51
2Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 12
3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 7
4Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 3
5Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 2
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 2
7Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein 1
Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland 1
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 1
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 1
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 1
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 1
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 1
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 1
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 1
Flag of France.svg  France 1
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 1
Source: [2]

Multiple champions

Drivers
DriverChampionships
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Don Parker 3 - 1952, 1953, 1959
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Russell 3 - 1955 (BRSCC National), 1956, 1957
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Trevor Taylor 3 - 1958, 1960 (Motor Racing Formula Junior), 1961 (Motor Racing Formula Junior)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dave Walker 3 - 1970 (Lombank), 1971 (Shellsport National), 1971 (Forward Trust BARC)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Williamson 3 - 1971 (Lombard North), 1972 (Forward Trust BARC), 1972 (Shellsport National)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Clark 2 - 1960 (John Davy Formula Junior), 1960 (Motor Racing Formula Junior)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Stiller 2 - 1966, 1967
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Brise 2 - 1973 (Lombard North), 1973 (John Player European)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Henton 2 - 1974 (Forward Trust BARC), 1974 (Lombard North)
Teams
TeamChampionships
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlin 9 - 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Stewart Racing 6 - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg West Surrey Racing 5 - 1982, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1991
Source: [2]

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