When did Formula 3 start?

May 11, 2019FIA Formula 3 Championship / First event date

Is there a Formula 3 car?

The FIA Formula 3 Championship is a one-make category consisting of 30 identical cars. The F3 2019 car that is currently used features a naturally aspirated 3.4 litre bespoke Mecachrome 6 cylinder engine, which delivers 380 HP at 8000 rpm.

How fast is a Formula 3 car?

167 mph
Built by Mygale, Formula 3 cars top out at a speed of 270 kmh (167 mph), making them the slowest fuel-based Formula racing vehicle. They’re all designed similarly, ensuring that driver talent is a much bigger factor than vehicle components.

How much does a Formula 3 car cost?

F3 Americas lists the full car’s price at $119,800. The budget goes up slightly when you factor in the cost of running the series itself and traveling to the six race weekends; nonetheless the target is to establish a cost-effective championship to build on what F4’s done over the last two years.

When did Formula 2 start?

April 14, 2017FIA Formula 2 Championship / First event date

What engine is in Formula 4?

Technical specifications

Chassis FIA Homologated Carbon Monocoque
Engine 4 cylinder engines homologated for FIA F4 (2L naturally aspirated Renault and Geely, 1.6L turbocharged Ford EcoBoost). Maximum power 160 HP
Suspension Front and rear: double wishbones with pushrods, twin non-adjustable dampers, adjustable anti-roll bars

Is W Series faster than F3?

The W Series uses smaller, much less powerful cars than Formula 1. The W Series cars can be compared to the 2018 Formula 3 cars in terms of their power and lap times. Currently, W Series cars are around 26 seconds a lap slower than Formula 1 cars around the Red Bull Ring, the shortest lap on the Formula 1 calendar.

How does Formula 3 make money?

Getting a sponsorship as a young driver for go-karting races. Professional driving lessons on race tracks to learn about the sport at a young age. Getting race entry fees paid for by the owner to participate in races.

How do I join F4?

Competitors must hold a valid Motorsport UK race licence, have completed the Advanced Novice Driver Training Course, and passed any requisite medical checks. Drivers must be additionally registered for the championship and hold membership of the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC), the organising club.