Eurocup-3 is a formula racing series regulated according to Formula Regional regulations. The series is founded for levelling up the competition for all drivers, with each team committing on a maximum budget of €400,000 every season.[1]
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| Category | Formula Regional |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Inaugural season | 2023 |
| Constructors | Tatuus |
| Engine suppliers | Alfa Romeo |
| Tyre suppliers | Hankook |
| Drivers' champion |  Esteban Masson |
| Teams' champion |  Campos Racing |
| Official website | Official website |
 Current season | |
History
editThe championship was inaugurated in 2023, and was formed as an alternative to the FIA-sanctioned Formula Regional European Championship and the Euroformula Open Championship, especially after the latter series struggled to attract entries in late 2022.[2][3]
Cars
editTeams use the identical Tatuus F3 T-318 chassis from the Formula Regional European Championship, but these chassis are provided with a new intercooler, updated body kit, and battery kit.[4] This updated car is called as the Tatuus F3 T-318-EC3, and it weighs 25 kg (55 lb) less than the Tatuus F3 T-318.[5] The car is fitted with a 270 hp (200 kW) Alfa Romeo-Autotecnica engine and Hankook tires. There is also a push-to-pass system used in these cars which provides an additional 25 hp (19 kW).[3]
Champions
editDrivers
edit| Season | Driver | Team | Races | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Fastest lap | Points | Margins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Esteban Masson
|
Campos Racing
|
16 of 16 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 273 | 30 |
Teams
edit| Season | Team | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Fastest lap | Points | Margins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Campos Racing
|
9 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 516 | 2 |
Circuits
edit- Bold denotes a circuit will be used in the 2024 season.
| Number | Circuits | Rounds | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
|
2 | 2023–present |
| MotorLand Aragón
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2 | 2023–present | |
 Circuit Zandvoort
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2 | 2023–present | |
| Circuito de Jerez
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2 | 2023–present | |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
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2 | 2023–present | |
| 6 |  Monza Circuit
|
1 | 2023 |
 Circuito do Estoril
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1 | 2023 | |
| Circuit Ricardo Tormo
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1 | 2023 | |
 Red Bull Ring
|
1 | 2024 | |
| Algarve International Circuit
|
1 | 2024 | |
| Circuit Paul Ricard
|
1 | 2024 |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Low cost of new Eurocup-3 championship 'one of the main assets'". F1 Feeder Series. 28 November 2022. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Wood, Ida (13 October 2022). "Rumours swirl of new European series as Euroformula struggles". Formula Scout. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ a b Wood, Ida (17 November 2022). "New Eurocup-3 series launched to rival Euroformula and FREC". Formula Scout. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Eurocup-3 on Instagram: "Ladies and Gentlemen! 🏎 We're more than pleased to introduce you to the brand new Tatuus F3-T318 ‼ Swipe left and don't miss any detail of our beast for the #Eurocup3 😍 #formula #motorsport #E3 #roadtof1"". Instagram. 30 December 2022. Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Wood, Ida (30 December 2022). "New Eurocup-3 series reveals the look of its FRegional-based car". Formula Scout. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.