The 2009 Japanese Formula 3 Championship was the 31st edition of the

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. It commenced on April 4, 2009 and ended on September 27.

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became the first

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champion, after a title battle which went down to the final round in

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. Ericsson won with 112 points, beating his teammates Takuto Iguchi with 103 points, and

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with 97 points.

Teams and drivers

All teams were Japanese-registered. ;Notes:

Race calendar and results

Standings

Championship Class

*Points are awarded as follows:

Teams Standings

*Points are awarded for both races as follows:

Engine Tuners Standings

*Points are awarded for both races as follows:

National Class

Teams Standings

*Points are awarded for both races as follows:

References

External links

Official Site
{{All-Japan F3 Seasons

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Japanese Formula 3 Championship seasons

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