The British F3

The British Formula Three Championship is the leading Formula Three competition in Europe. Occasionally some races are held in Europe that are outside the UK. Since the majority of Formula One teams are based in Britain, the championship is an important showcase for aspiring young drivers from all over the world, making it the most prestigious of the national F3 championships.

The British F3 Series will live up to its 'International' title, with 20 countries from six regions across the globe represented within the 33 entries. The array of international drivers have come to the UK to further their motor racing careers because they know that if they do well in British F3 doors will open as they progress towards the ultimate goal of a seat in Formula One.

Since 1964 drivers from British F3 have won 18 Formula One World driver titles and 13 of the current crop of drivers employed by the F1 teams have British F3 on their CV.

The Lloyds TSB Insurance British F3 International Series is divided into two classes.  The leading Championship Class will feature 18 of the latest Formula 3 cars from Dallara, and Mygale and will be powered by a two litre Mercedes or Mugen-Honda engine. 

The National Class, which is run for older F3 cars and are all powered by the same 2 litre Mugen Honda engine, will feature 8 cars for 2008. The National Class is a proving ground for graduates to British F3 from the lower racing formula and is often seen as a stepping stone to the more powerful Championship cars the following season. 

The 22 round series kicks off at Oulton Park on Easter Monday (24th March) and will visit the major circuits in the UK.  Three European destinations are included in the schedule with a street race in the Romanian capital city of Bucharest and races on the GP circuits of Monza and Spa.