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]

Eurocup-3
CategoryFormula Regional
RegionEurope
Inaugural season2023
ConstructorsTatuus
Engine suppliersAlfa Romeo
Tyre suppliersHankook
Drivers' championSpain Javier Sagrera
Teams' championNetherlands MP Motorsport
Official websiteOfficial website
Current season

History

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The 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

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Teams 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

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Drivers

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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
2024   Javier Sagrera   MP Motorsport 16 of 16 2 4 10 1 250 2

Teams

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Season Team Poles Wins Podiums Fastest lap Points Margins
2023   Campos Racing 9 10 21 8 516 2
2024   MP Motorsport 7 9 23 5 561 99

Circuits

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  • 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 2 2023–present
  Circuit Zandvoort 2 2023–present
  Circuito de Jerez 2 2023–present
  Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya 2 2023–present
6   Monza Circuit 1 2023
  Circuito do Estoril 1 2023
  Circuit Ricardo Tormo 1 2023
  Red Bull Ring 1 2024
  Algarve International Circuit 1 2024
  Circuit Paul Ricard 1 2024

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ 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.
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