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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

The following teams and drivers contested the 2018 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series.[4] All teams and drivers were Australian-registered.

Team Chassis Engine No. Driver Class Rounds
Jason Hore Racing Dallara F304 Opel-Spiess 2 Australia Jason Hore[5] Template:National 2–3
Gilmour Racing Dallara F307 Mercedes 3 Australia Richard Peasey[6] Template:National 3
18 Australia Chris Gilmour[5] P 2
Dallara F311 73 Australia Cameron Shields[7] P All
R-Tek Motorsport Dallara F304 Opel-Spiess 5 Australia Andrew Roberts[8] Template:National All
Dallara F307 6 Australia Roman Krumins[9] Template:National 1–3, 5–6
Dallara F311 Mercedes 8 Australia Alex Barboutis[10] P 1
Australia John Magro[11] P 4, 6
Jones Racing Dallara F311 Mercedes 12 Australia Harrison Jones[12] P All
Blake Varney Racing Dallara F304 Opel-Spiess 16 Australia Blake Varney[13] Template:National 2–3
Ruff Racing Dallara F307 Mercedes 22 Australia Gerrit Ruff[14] Template:National 1, 5–6
Wilson Team Racing Dallara F307 Opel-Spiess 27 Australia Shane Wilson[10] Template:National 1, 3–6
Com Sec Racing Tatuus FR2.0 Renault 43 Australia Rielly Brook[13] Template:Trophy 2
Flo Fast Racing Dallara F304 Renault-Sodemo 66 Australia Bruce McKenzie[15] Template:National 1–3, 5
AGI Sport Dallara F307 Renault-Sodemo 66 Australia Nathan Gotch[16] Template:National 5
Shelby-James Motorsport Dallara F398 TBD 75 Australia Ian Shelby-James[17] Template:Trophy 3–4
Ross McAlpine Mygale M11 Mercedes 81 Australia Ross McAlpine[17] P 3–4, 6
FRCA Dallara F301 TBD TBD Australia Greg Muddle[16] Template:National 5
Dallara F307 TBD TBD Australia Ron Coath[16] Template:National 5
Phillip Morrow Racing Reynard 923 TBD TBD Australia Phillip Morrow[16] Template:National 5
RMS Racing Elfin 622 TBD TBD Australia Robert Sviderskas[16] Template:National 5
Icon Class
P Premier Class
Template:National National Class
Template:Trophy Trophy Class

Classes

Competing 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

The 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
1 1 Winton Motor Raceway 10 March Australia Cameron Shields[15] Australia Roman Krumins[15] no competitors[15]
2 11 March Australia Harrison Jones[15] Australia Gerrit Ruff[15] no competitors[15]
3 Australia Cameron Shields[15] Australia Roman Krumins[15] no competitors[15]
2 1 Queensland Raceway 21 April Australia Harrison Jones[13] Australia Jason Hore[13] Australia Rielly Brook[13]
2 Australia Cameron Shields[13] Australia Roman Krumins[13] Australia Rielly Brook[13]
3 22 April Australia Cameron Shields[13] Australia Jason Hore[13] Australia Rielly Brook[13]
3 1 Morgan Park Raceway 9 June Australia Harrison Jones[17] Australia Richard Peasey[17] no finishers[17]
2 10 June Australia Harrison Jones[17] Australia Richard Peasey[17] no finishers[17]
3 Australia Cameron Shields[17] Australia Richard Peasey[17] no finishers[17]
4 1 Sydney Motorsport Park 30 June Australia Harrison Jones[18] Australia Shane Wilson[18] no finishers[18]
2 1 July Australia Harrison Jones[18] Australia Shane Wilson[18] no finishers[18]
3 Australia Harrison Jones[18] Australia Shane Wilson[18] no finishers[18]
5 1 Wakefield Park 8 September Australia Harrison Jones[16] Australia Roman Krumins[16] no competitors[16]
2 9 September Australia Harrison Jones[16] Australia Roman Krumins[16] no competitors[16]
3 Australia Cameron Shields[16] Australia Roman Krumins[16] no competitors[16]
6 1 The Bend Motorsport Park 20 October Australia Harrison Jones[19] Australia Roman Krumins[19] no competitors[19]
2 21 October Australia Harrison Jones[19] Australia Roman Krumins[19] no competitors[19]
3 Australia Cameron Shields[19] Australia Roman Krumins[19] no competitors[19]

Series standings

The series was won by Harri Jones [3] driving a Dallara F311 Mercedes-Benz.

References

  1. ^ a b c "2018 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series Info Pack" (PDF). Formula 3 Management.
  2. ^ 2018 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series Technical and Sporting Regulations, www.formula3.com.au, as archived at web.archive.org
  3. ^ a b 2018 Results, www.formula3.com.au, as archived at web.archive.org
  4. ^ "2018 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series Teams and Drivers". Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Shields and Jones to go head to head once more". Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  6. ^ https://www.facebook.com/1403983896520648/photos/a.1403991669853204.1073741828.1403983896520648/2031313070454391/?type=3&theater
  7. ^ "2018 DRIVER - Cameron Shields returns to Formula 3". Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  8. ^ https://www.facebook.com/Formula3aus/posts/1574894515880754
  9. ^ https://www.facebook.com/Formula3aus/photos/a.616419995061549.1073741847.184604024909817/1586252918078247/?type=3&theater
  10. ^ a b "2018 is GO! Round 1". Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  11. ^ https://www.facebook.com/RTEKF3/posts/879465168902752
  12. ^ "2018 DRIVER - Harri Jones Prepped for Title Assault". Formula 3 Management. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k http://www.formula3.com.au/results2.asp?id=182quee
  14. ^ https://www.facebook.com/RTEKF3/posts/816458328536770
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n http://www.formula3.com.au/results2.asp?id=185wake
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k http://www.formula3.com.au/results2.asp?id=183morg
  18. ^ a b c d e f g h i http://www.formula3.com.au/results2.asp?id=184sydn
  19. ^ a b c d e f g h i http://www.formula3.com.au/news.asp?id=1178