The 2023 Spa-Francorchamps Formula 3 round was a motor racing event held between 28 and 30 July 2023 at the

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. It was the penultimate race of the

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, and was held in support of the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix.

Driver changes

Prior to the round at the Spa-Francorchamps, Rodin Carlin announced that Euroformula Open racer Francesco Simonazzi had taken over Max Esterson's seat for the rest of the season.

Classification

Qualifying

Notes: * -

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received a 5-place grid penalty for the feature race for causing a collision with Pepe Martí in the sprint race.

Sprint Race

No points were awarded after this race as there was no two consecutive laps under green flag. However, prior to the evening full points were awarded to all drivers, who finished in top 10 as all 12 racing laps were completed. Notes: * -

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received a 5-second time penalty for overtaking Hugh Barter off track. * -

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received a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with

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. * - Rafael Villagómez received a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Sebastián Montoya. * - Tommy Smith received a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Oliver Goethe.

Feature Race

Notes: * - Luke Browning received a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Ido Cohen. * - Francesco Simonazzi received a 30-second time penalty for his mechanics leaving the starting grid too late. * –

crashed out on the sighting lap and was therefore unable to start the race.

Standings after the event

;Drivers' Championship standings ;Teams' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings

Notes

References

External links

Official website
{{FIA Formula 3 rounds Spa-Francorchamps 2023 in Belgian motorsport