Is GB3 the same as F3?
BRDC British Formula 3 has rebranded to GB3 with immediate effect following the FIA’s final move to end F3 as a category beyond a single international series. The rights to the F3 moniker is exclusively held by the FIA, which created the Regional and International F3 concepts in 2019.
What’s the difference between Formula 1 and Formula 2 racing?
In F1, each team has their own variety of models and technology that they use in their race cars but in F2, every driver sits behind the wheel of a vehicle designed by Williams F1. Cars are completely identical and drivers are backed by the same race engineers to ensure that talent is the only differentiator there.
How much does an F3 car cost?
F3 Americas lists the full car’s price at $119,800. The budget goes up slightly when you factor in the cost of running the series itself and traveling to the six race weekends; nonetheless the target is to establish a cost-effective championship to build on what F4’s done over the last two years.
What engines do Formula 3 cars have?
The FIA Formula 3 Championship is a one-make category consisting of 30 identical cars. The F3 2019 machine features a naturally aspirated 3.4 litre bespoke Mecachrome 6 cylinder engine, which delivers 380 HP at 8000 rpm. Formula 3 uses Pirelli PZero tyres in three specifications (hard, medium and soft).
What is GB3 racing?
The GB3 Championship is a single seater motorsport series based in the United Kingdom. The championship is the UK’s premier single-seater category, and is aimed at young racing drivers moving up from FIA Formula 4 championships or Karting. The championship was rebranded to GB3 Championship in August 2021.
Who is leading the Formula 3 championship?
Standings Formula 3 2021
| Driver | Pts | Spa-Francorchamps 26-28 Aug R1 R2 R3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 D. HAU | 205 | 0 2 4 |
| 2 J. DOO | 179 | 0 15 29 |
| 3 C. NOV | 147 | 4 8 10 |
| 4 F. VES | 138 | 8 5 8 |
How much slower is F2?
F2 cars tended to lap at around 10 to 15 seconds slower than F1 cars.
Why do F2 cars backfire?
The Formula 2 cars spit flames with every shift. Cars are faster when there is more efficiency and more power. It’s crazy to have this kind of fuel efficiency while being limited by fuel amount.
How old are F4 drivers?
15-years-old
The F4 U.S. Championship requires a driver to be a minimum of 15-years-old to compete for the championship; there is no maximum age. Drivers can compete the entire season for the championship, however, single event entries are allowed.
Do Formula 3 drivers earn?
Drivers are not paid in F3, but they can gain valuable exposure and recognition for their performance if they do well. Better performance can attract lucrative sponsorships from teams who are more renowned, and can also help a young F3 driver reach the F1 faster.
What’s the top speed of an F3 car?
The car has a top speed of over 160 mph (257 km/h) depending on the circuit and gearing meaning that it is the fourth fastest single-seater formula car behind Formula 1, Formula 2 and GP3 Series.
What engines do 2021 F3 cars use?
Engine
- Bespoke Mecachrome 6 cylinder 3.4 litres naturally aspirated 380 HP @ 8000 rpm.
- Fly by wire throttle system.