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Calendar

The championship was contested over sixteen rounds.

Points system

Championship points were awarded on a 20–15–12–10–8–6–4–3–2–1 basis for the first ten places at each of the first fifteen rounds and on a 40–30–24–20–16–12–8–6–4–2 basis for the first ten places at the final round. Each driver could retain points from twelve rounds.

Championship standings

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References

European Formula 5000 Championship seasons ShellSPORT