Eurocup-3 is a

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series regulated according to

Formula Regional Formula Regional (FR) is an FIA-approved moniker for certified regional one-make Formula Three championships with the concept being approved during the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in December 2017. The first series under new regulations w ...

regulations. The series is founded for levelling up the competition for all drivers, with each team committing on a maximum budget of €400,000 every season.

History

The championship was inaugurated in 2023, and was formed as an alternative to the FIA-sanctioned

Formula Regional European Championship The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) is a FIA-certified Formula Regional, regional European Formula Three, Formula 3 racing series. On 12 October 2018, it was announced that the Italian autosport regulator Automobile Club ...

and the

Euroformula Open Championship The Euroformula Open Championship (formerly the Spanish Formula Three Championship, European F3 Open Championship) is a junior formula racing series based in Spain. It was one of six national and international Formula Three championships in Europe ...

, especially after the latter series struggled to attract entries in late 2022.

Cars

Teams use the identical

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chassis from the

, but these chassis are provided with a new intercooler, updated body kit, and battery kit. This updated car is called as the Tatuus F3 T-318-EC3, and it weighs less than the Tatuus F3 T-318. The car is fitted with a

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-Autotecnica engine and

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tires. There is also a push-to-pass system used in these cars which provides an additional .

Champions

Drivers

Teams

Circuits

* Bold denotes a circuit is used in the 2024 season. * ''Italic'' denotes a future circuit will be used in the 2025 season.

Notes

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Eurocup-3 Formula racing series 2023 establishments in Europe European auto racing series