The 2002 French Formula Three season was the 35th and the final

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season. It began on 31 March at

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and ended on 20 October at

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after fourteen races.

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of ASM won races at

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, Magny-Cours and had another five podiums and ultimately clinched the title. He finished 17 points clear of ARTA/

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driver Renaud Derlot, who won Nogaro, Lédenon and Magny-Cours races. Third place went to Gommendy's teammate

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, who finished on the first position at

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and Le Mans.

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, Derek Hayes and

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were another race winners.

Teams and drivers

* All cars competed on

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tyres.

Race calendar and results

* All races were held in

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Standings

*Points are awarded as follows:

References

External links

Standins on Driver Database
{{French F3 seasons

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French French Formula Three Championship

French Formula 3 The French Formula Three Championship was a motor racing series for Formula Three cars held in France between 1964 and 2002. The series was merged with the German Formula Three Championship in 2003 to form the Formula 3 Euro Series The Formula 3 ...