GP3 SERIESThe GP3 Series has been designed as the perfect training ground for young drivers.The goal of the GP3 Series is to give young upcoming drivers a chance to develop their driving skills and jump to the next step: GP2. The Series has been designed to make it the perfect driver training ground for GP2 and Formula One. All GP3 events follow the Formula One European Calendar giving drivers firsthand experience of racing in the Grand Prix environment and gaining that all important F1 exposure. "We will make sure that this Series is as successful as GP2 in revealing young drivers able to jump to the next step." Using the same chassis, engine and tyre suppliers, thirty young drivers have to showcase their skills both in speed and in managing tyres, just like they will have to do later during their GP2 and Formula One careers. And with two races per weekend, reverse grids and 30 identical cars, driver’s ability is crucial in the battle to become champion. The series also benefits from close ties to the FIA, the governing body of world motorsport, and FOM: the FIA scrutineer the cars and oversee the running of all GP3 events, while FOM's unparalleled expertise in broadcasting and marketing ensures that it has truly global reach and appeal.
A race weekend features two thirty minute practice sessions and one thirty minute qualifying session, followed by two races. The qualifying session is a straight fight for fastest laptime, and determines the order of the grid for Race 1. Two points are awarded for pole position. The distance of both races is established prior to each event. However, should 30 minutes elapse before the designated number of laps the lead driver will be shown the chequered flag. Race two features a reverse grid. There are no mandatory pitstops and refuelling is not permitted at any time in the pit lane or on the grid. Friday: Two training sessions Two points are awarded for pole position. In Race 1 the top eight drivers score points (10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1) with a point being awarded to the driver who set the fastest lap of the race. In Race 2 the top six drivers score points (6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1) and the driver who sets the fastest lap scores one point. The point for fastest lap in both Race 1 and Race 2 will only be awarded to a driver who finishes in the top 10, and who has started the race from the grid. |
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