what is Formula 3?
the basics
Formula 3 is an open-wheel, single seater series governed by the FIA.
In 2019, European F3 and GP3 combined to create the FIA Formula 3 championship as we know it today.
Formula 3 is the training ground for drivers to progress up into Formula 2 and then into Formula 1. It's considered to be the thrid step on the ladder up in the 'Road to F1.'
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Image via fiaformula3.com
the format
The format of a Formula 3 race weekend is as follows: on a Friday there is a 45 minute free practice session followed by one qualifying session of 30 minutes.
On Saturday, there is a 40 minute + one lap sprint race. And finally on the Sunday there is a 45 minute + one lap feature race where a mandatory pitstop must be complete.
The difference with Formula 3 is that Friday’s qualifying session actually sets the grid order for Sunday’s feature race. The starting grid for Saturday’s sprint race is qualifying’s top 12 drivers reversed.
the points
The driver who claims pole position on the Friday is awarded 2 points.
Then, in the sprint race, the top 10 drivers are awarded points: 10, 9, 8, 6, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. For the feature race, the top 10 drivers are awarded points: 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1. Fastest lap points are also awarded in both races.
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Image via FIA.com
the cars & Tyres
In Formula 3, they use Pirelli 13-inch tyres are used. Similarly to Formula 2, the series use the same specification of cars for every driver and team. This means that it's a very competitive series with driver talent shining through. Dallara design the cars and all the parts included to make it fully functioning.
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