The 2018 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series was an Australian open-wheel racing series for FIA Formula 3 cars constructed and conforming to the regulations before and including 2011. The series began on 10 March 2018 at Winton Motor Raceway and concluded on 21 October 2018 at The Bend Motorsport Park.[1] Organised by Formula Three Management Pty Ltd,[2] it was the third running of the Australian Formula 3 Premier Series.
The series was won by Harri Jones[3] driving a Dallara F311 Mercedes-Benz.
Teams and drivers
editThe following teams and drivers contested the 2018 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series.[4] All teams and drivers were Australian-registered.
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Classes
editCompeting cars were nominated into one of three classes:[1]
- Premier Class – for automobiles constructed in accordance with the FIA Formula 3 regulations that applied in the year of manufacture between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2011.
- National Class – for automobiles constructed in accordance with the FIA Formula 3 regulations that applied in the year of manufacture between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2007.
- Trophy Class.
Calendar & race results
editThe series was contested over six rounds.[1] All rounds were held in Australia.
| Round | Circuit | Date | Premier Class Winner | National Class Winner | Trophy Class Winner | |
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| 1 | 1 | Winton Motor Raceway | 10 March |  Cameron Shields[15]
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Roman Krumins[15]
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no competitors[15] |
| 2 | 11 March | Harri Jones[15]
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Gerrit Ruff[15]
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no competitors[15] | ||
| 3 | Cameron Shields[15]
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Roman Krumins[15]
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no competitors[15] | |||
| 2 | 1 | Queensland Raceway | 21 April | Harri Jones[13]
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Jason Hore[13]
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Rielly Brook[13]
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| 2 | Cameron Shields[13]
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Roman Krumins[13]
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Rielly Brook[13]
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| 3 | 22 April | Cameron Shields[13]
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Jason Hore[13]
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Rielly Brook[13]
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| 3 | 1 | Morgan Park Raceway | 9 June | Harri Jones[16]
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Richard Peasey[16]
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no finishers[16] |
| 2 | 10 June | Harri Jones[16]
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Richard Peasey[16]
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no finishers[16] | ||
| 3 | Cameron Shields[16]
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Richard Peasey[16]
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no finishers[16] | |||
| 4 | 1 | Sydney Motorsport Park | 30 June | Harri Jones[17]
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Shane Wilson[17]
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no finishers[17] |
| 2 | 1 July | Harri Jones[17]
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Shane Wilson[17]
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no finishers[17] | ||
| 3 | Harri Jones[17]
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Shane Wilson[17]
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no finishers[17] | |||
| 5 | 1 | Wakefield Park | 8 September | Harri Jones[18]
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Roman Krumins[18]
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no competitors[18] |
| 2 | 9 September | Harri Jones[18]
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Roman Krumins[18]
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no competitors[18] | ||
| 3 | Cameron Shields[18]
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Roman Krumins[18]
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no competitors[18] | |||
| 6 | 1 | The Bend Motorsport Park | 20 October | Harri Jones[19]
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Roman Krumins[19]
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no competitors[19] |
| 2 | 21 October | Harri Jones[19]
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Roman Krumins[19]
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no competitors[19] | ||
| 3 | Cameron Shields[19]
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Roman Krumins[19]
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no competitors[19] | |||
Championship standings
edit- Points system
Points for are awarded as follows:
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | FL | Pole |
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| Race 1 and 2 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Race 3 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Drivers' championship
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References
edit- ^ a b c "2018 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series Info Pack" (PDF). Formula 3 Management.
- ^ 2018 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series Technical and Sporting Regulations, www.formula3.com.au, as archived at web.archive.org
- ^ 2018 Results, www.formula3.com.au, as archived at web.archive.org
- ^ "2018 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series Teams and Drivers". Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ a b "Shields and Jones to go head to head once more". Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "Gilmour Racing Formula 3 on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-26.[user-generated source]
- ^ "2018 DRIVER - Cameron Shields returns to Formula 3". Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Australian Formula 3 on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-26.[user-generated source]
- ^ "Australian Formula 3 on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-26.[user-generated source]
- ^ a b "2018 is GO! Round 1". Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ "R-Tek Motorsport Services on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-26.[user-generated source]
- ^ "2018 DRIVER - Harri Jones Prepped for Title Assault". Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Australian Formula 3 - Results".
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/RTEKF3/posts/816458328536770 [user-generated source]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "2018 Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship Round 1 2018, Winton Motor Raceway". Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Australian Formula 3 - Results".
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Australian Formula 3 - Results".
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Australian Formula 3 - Results".
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Australian Formula 3 - News".