Formula Masters China, FMCS () (previously known as Formula Pilota China), was a

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racing series based in

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. The series was created in 2011 after the success of the

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championship that was created a year before.

Event schedule

Each event in the championship is normally run to a three-day schedule. It comprises two free practice sessions on the first day, one qualifying session and 45–55 km or 25-minute race on the second day, and a 45–55 km or 25-minute race on the third day. The grid for the second race is determined by the fastest lap in the first race; if drivers set equal times, priority will be given to driver who set the time first.

Circuits

Events have been held predominantly on Chinese circuits at

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, Ordos International Circuit,

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, and Shanghai Tianma, as well as Sepang and

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Formula Pilota China Cars

All the teams in Formula Pilota China use the same Tatuus FA010 chassis and a 1.4 litre FPT engine. Specifications: *Chassis: Tatuus FA010 Carbon composite monocoque FIA F3-2010 safety homologated *Dimension: 2650mm x 1490mm x 1455mm *Weight: 525 kg *Engine: FPT 414TF *Displacement: 1.400cc *Power output: 180 hp *Fuel: Premier, FIA FT3 fuel cell ethanol compatible *Gearbox: Sadev sequential six-speed gearbox — LSD differential. *Front Suspension: Double wishbone with pushrods *Rear Suspension: Double wishbone with pushrods *Shock Absorbers: ORA *Brake Disc: AP cast iron ventilated discs, 278mm x 16mm. *Wheel Rims: ATS, Front 9x13", Rear 10,5x13"centre-bolt aluminium. *Tyres: GitiCompete GTR1 racing slicks and wet weather tyres *Fuel Tank: 45 litres

Points

After each race the points will be awarded to eligible drivers listed as classified finishers as follows: ;2011 Points are awarded after the completion of any Judicial or Technical procedures and after the Stewards have declared the results final. Only the best eleven race results are retained, any other points being discarded. ;2012–2013 ;2014

Results

References

External links

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