The 2004 ATS Formel 3 Cup was a multi-event

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championship for single-seat

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formula racing cars that took place across Europe. The championship featured drivers competing in two-litre Formula Three racing cars built by

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which conform to the technical regulations, or formula, for the championship. It was the second edition of the ATS F3 Cup. It commenced on 24 April at

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and ended on 9 October at

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after nine double-header rounds.

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driver Bastian Kolmsee clinched both the championship and his rookie title. He achieved four wins, to overcome his closest rival

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by nine points, who won two races. Third place went to

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, who started his season at

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and won six races. His JB Motorsport teammate Michael Devaney won races at Oschersleben and

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, who completed the top five, lost 54 points to Devaney in the main standings. Other wins were shared between the opening round winner

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and Jochen Nerpel.

Teams and drivers

All cars were powered by

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engines – except for Seyffarth Motorsport cars that were powered by

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– and were built on

chassis.

Race calendar and results

With the exception of the round at

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, all rounds took place on German soil.

Championship standings

Cup

*Points were awarded as follows:

Rookie

*Points were awarded as follows:

References

External links

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