The 2012 silverstone gp2 series round and the 2012 silverstone gp3 series round was a group of motor races held at the silverstone circuit in great britain for the gp2 and gp3 series championships. Dams driver pal varhaug left the championship to compete in the 2012 auto gp world series. However, in april 2012 it was reported that only twenty. A typical gp310 car driven by tom dillmann in 2011. In 201 2, the series visited the monaco street circuit after 2 years of attempts, as they were. The gp3 made its debut at the start of the 20 season in barcelona and it was in use for three seasons before being replaced by the dallara gp316. Barwa addax driver charles pic moved into formula one, signing a contract with marussia f1. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Status gp signed up for the inaugural series of the championship, with drivers robert wickens, ivan lukashevich and daniel morad. The car went airborne and nearly did a summersault.
Jul 29, 2012 carmen jorda made her debut for in gp3 series with ocean racing technology in 2012. Twotime 2011 racewinner christian vietoris elected to concentrate on his dtm programme, joining the junior mercedes scheme, earning a place in the hwa team. Status grand prix gp3 series wiki fandom powered by wikia. It was created by gp2 organiser bruno michel in 2010. All the winners from the 2012 izod indycar series season. New 20 series car revealed in monza photos racing news. The series has been designed to make it the perfect driver training ground for gp2 and formula one. This list is accurate up to the end of the 2014 season. The gp2 series was a form of open wheel motor racing introduced in 2005 following the discontinuation of the longterm formula one feeder series, formula 3000. The 280 bhp turbocharged engine used from 2010 to 2012 was upgraded to a 400 bhp. The 2012 gp3 series season was the third season of the gp3 series, a feeder series for the gp2 series. Eric lichtenstein, who placed third in the 2012 british formula ford championship, made his gp3 series debut with carlin. License total drivers champions championships current first driver s last driver s argentina 3 0 0 0 facu regalia 2012 silverstone gp3 series round marcos siebert 2017 yas marina gp3 series round australia 2 0 0 0 mitchell gilbert. How old are you, if you are below 20 years old you probably still have a chance.
Following a threeyear cycle, the previous gp3 chassis was replaced by a brand new car, the gp3, built by italian racing car manufacturer dallara. Ellinas contested the 2012 gp3 series season debut with marussia manor racing. The 2015 gp3 series was the sixth season of the thirdtier of formula one feeder championship and also sixth season under the moniker of gp3 series, a motor racing feeder series that was run in support of the 2015 fia formula one world championship and sister series gp2. Nov 30, 2018 after nine incredible seasons, we bid farewell to the gp3 series as it makes way for fia formula 3 in 2019. While last season was a supercompetitive affair, 2012 could be a little less open. Individual driver statistics for the 2012 gp3 series. Testing for the 20 gp3 series will commence this week, and given the competitive grid from the 2012 season, its worth keeping an eye on the drivers. Gp3 followed the entire european leg of the formula one series and the gp2 now formula 2 series as a support race for the two. News july 17, 2012 gp2 and gp3 series return to hockenheim.
The season began at barcelona on 12 may and concluded at autodromo nazionale monza on 9 september after eight rounds made up of two races each and all in support of european formula one grands prix. Four drivers from the gp3 series, including champion valtteri bottas, also made a return to formula three. He finished an extremely sensible ninth in gp3 in 2012, giving the nowdefunct ocean squad their only podium in the series. Sixth in british f3, ninth in f3 euro series sainz will race a fourth type of car in his fourth season of singleseaters, making the switch from f3 to gp3 with backers red bull, perhaps in reaction to their discovery of antonio felix da costa from there last year. Gp3 series the worlds largest repository of motor racing results and statistics from f1 to wrc, from motogp, covering 50 events every weekend with stats. Take a look as champions past and present reminisce on what made the series so special. Pirellis gp3 drivers continue to learn in barcelona.
All gp3 events follow the formula one european calendar giving drivers firsthand experience of racing in the grand prix environment and gaining that all important f1 exposure. Nationality of participating drivers % country drivers. It debuted in may 2010 at catalunya and had its final run in september 2012 in monza. Auto gp champion kevin ceccon has opted to move to gp3 in 2012, after signing a deal to drive for series newcomers ocean racing technology. In 2012, the series visited the monaco street circuit after 2 years of attempts, as they were always. Yes, many drivers racing in gp2, f1 have started in gokarts. Jul 05, 20 yes, many drivers racing in gp2, f1 have started in gokarts. Chassis the car had been designed and built by dallara, who currently produces the gp2 chassis.
In 2010, the gp3 series class was launched, as a feeder class for the gp2 series. Gp3 racing news the latest fia formula gp3 news headlines. For the 20102012 seasons, the gp3 series used the gp310 chassis. This is a list of gp3 series drivers who have made at least one race start in the gp3 series. The 20 gp3 series season was the fourth season of the gp3 series, a motor racing feeder series for formula one and sister series gp2. Gp3 series completes goal with two champions in formula 1 in 20. Ten teams and thirty drivers had been due to take part in the 2012 season. We put the drs on the gp2 car to help the drivers learn how it works before they get to f1. The series adopted the points system used by formula one for the feature race, with points awarded to the top ten drivers and twentyfive points on offer for victory.
Lastditch for mitch mitch evans was many peoples favourite for the 2012 gp3 title, but it was a hard fight that went right down to the wire. Gp3 as the opening round of the gp3 series draws closer, the final drivers announcements are being made. Vicky piria joins trident racing for 2012 gp3 series. Gp3 series 20 nurburgring germany qualifying part by motorsportfuncyprus. It is a completely new series and not a rebranding of a prior series, as it was made with the sole purpose of getting drivers ready for gp2. She raced for jenzers formula pilota china team in 2011 and their formula abarth team this year. Individual driver statistics for the 2016 gp3 series. The dallara gp3 was the second generation of car developed by italian manufacturer dallara to run as the sole chassis for the gp3 series, a feeder series for formula one and the gp2 series. Having won the 2011 auto gp title a week after turning 18, the italian has been bouncing between gp2 and gp3 ever since, struggling to find a permanent home. Thirtyone drivers represented eight teams over the course of the seasons nine rounds, starting in spain. Autosport ranks the gp3 series top 10 performers during the 2012 season, during which new zealander mitch evans took the title for mw. Monaco american driver conor daly walked away unharmed from a spectacular crash during a. The broadcasting rights are owned by the formula one management group fom.
The gp3 drs addition is following in the footsteps of gp2 series and formula 1. The goal of the gp3 series is to give young upcoming drivers a chance to develop their driving skills and jump to. The gp3 series is a feeder series set up to streamline drivers into gp2. Gp3 series the worlds largest repository of motor racing results and statistics from f1 to wrc, from motogp, covering 50 events every weekend with stats dating back to 1894 motorsport stats. Gp3 series 2016 standings championship points standings for the gp3 series 2016. Gp3 series the worlds largest repository of motor racing results and statistics from f1 to wrc, from motogp, covering 50 events every weekend with stats dating. Gp3 series 20 silverstone great britain race 2 part 33 by motorsportfuncyprus. Status grand prix is an irishcanadian motor racing team that is notable for competing in the gp3 series. The winner of the championship was mitch evans from new. They managed to finish second in the championship, with both canadians scoring victories wickens won at hockenheim, spa and monza, while morad won at.
In the hungarian round of 2012, antonio felix da costa became first driver to win both races of the weekend. Dalys 20 plans have been surrounded in uncertainty for most of the offseason. Red bulls second season of entering drivers into gp3 ended with their. This is a fantastic exposure opportunity for the series and for the drivers to showcase their talent around the challenging streets of monaco. As a reward for being the highestplaced marussia manor driver at the end of the 2012 gp3 series season, ellinas will take part in the 20 young driver tests with. After a rainhit britain, the gp2 drivers will finally get the chance to take advantage of some new tire regulations introduced to the championship earlier this month. The gp3 serie s, or g p3 for short, was a single seater motor r acing ser ies launched in 2010 as a feeder s eries fo r the gp2 series, introduced by gp2 organiser bru no m iche l gp3 followed the entire european leg of th e formula on e series and the gp2 now formula 2 series as a support rac e fo r the two.
The 2012 silverstone gp2 series round and the 2012 silverstone gp3 series round was a group of motor races held at the silverstone circuit in great britain for. Gp3 series 2012 standings championship points standings for the gp3 series 2012. In 2012, half of the f1 grid was made up of gp2 graduates. The gp2 format was conceived by bernie ecclestone and flavio briatore, while ecclestone also has the rights to the name gp1. List of gp3 series drivers gp3 series wiki fandom powered. For the 2010 2012 seasons, the gp3 series used the gp3 10 chassis. The 280 bhp turbocharged engine used from 2010 to 2012 was upgraded to a 400 bhp naturallyaspirated unit,2. For the 2017 season, gp3 drs drag reduction system will be added to the series. After nine incredible seasons, we bid farewell to the gp3 series as it makes way for fia formula 3 in 2019. At status, the series third female driver has found her place alice powell.
On friday 20 july at hockenheim, the gp3 drivers will take part in one practice session while the gp2 drivers will complete a single practice and qualifying session. Gp3 series completes goal with two champions in formula 1. Melville mckee, who contested the 2012 eurocup formula renault 2. Our main objective was to make sure that gp3 remains the best way to prepare young drivers for the next steps, gp2 and f1, which is why we designed a more powerful and more selective car that among other things reduces, the gap between gp3 and gp2. French gp2 driver nathaniel berthon also began karting at this age. On saturday 21 july, gp3 drivers will complete their qualifying session in the morning,followed by the gp2 feature race at 15. Nonetheless, the sharp end of the grid still features a number of exciting drivers and potential stars of the. He finshed the season eighth overall, recording one win and one podium in the season finale at monza. Unlike jorda or piria, powell can claim race victories to her name. The winner of the championship was mitch evans from new zealanddriving for the mw arden team.
The gp3 series, or gp3 for short, is a single seater motor racing series launched in 2010 as a feeder series for the gp2 series, introduced by gp2 organiser bruno michel gp3 follows the entire european leg of the formula one series and the gp2 series as a support race for the two. This is a list of gp3 series drivers, that is, a list of drivers who have made at least one race start in the gp3 series. Ceccon opts for gp3 challenge in 2012 f2 news crash. They managed to finish second in the championship, with both canadians. Gp2 and gp3 series return to hockenheim retail modern. The introduction of the more powerful gp3 machine will reinforce gp3 as the best category to progress up the ranks to gp2 and f1. Undefeated in team and driver championships between 2004 and 2009, the. Jul 17, 2012 on friday 20 july at hockenheim, the gp3 drivers will take part in one practice session while the gp2 drivers will complete a single practice and qualifying session. Gp3 series will race at monaco in 2012 gp3 autosport.