The 2009 British Formula 3 International Series (for sponsorship reasons, the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series) was the 59th

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season. It began on 13 April at

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's Easter Monday meeting and ended on 20 September at

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after 20 rounds in four countries. Australian driver

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won the title with two races to spare, at the penultimate round at the

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. Daniel McKenzie sealed the National Class title during the same race.

Drivers and teams

Calendar

The calendar for 2009 saw the total number of races drop from 22 to 20. Three overseas events remain, with the

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-supporting event the only one to remain from 2008. However, the Monza 1000km-supporting races and the

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-support event in

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were dropped to be replaced by the series' first visit to Germany and to

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, and also a visit to the brand-new

in Portugal. Thruxton and Croft have also been dropped to be replaced with a second meeting at

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. Donington's meeting was originally scheduled for 26 April, however due to ongoing issues with the circuit's track licence, the meeting was rescheduled for 19 July. * ¹ Fastest lap recorded by

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, but he was ineligible to score the fastest lap point. * ² Fastest lap recorded by

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, but he was ineligible to score the fastest lap point.

Standings

References

External links

The official website of the British Formula 3 Championship
{{British F3 Seasons British Formula Three Championship seasons Formula Three season

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British Formula 3 Championship The British Formula Three Championship was an international motor racing series that took place primarily in the United Kingdom with a small number of events in mainland Europe. It was a junior-level feeder formula that used small single sea ...

Drivers and teams

Calendar

Standings

See also

References

External links