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and will end on 24 September at

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, after fourteen races held in seven venues. Most of these rounds are held in support of the

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, joint organiser of the series along with the FIA Northern European Zone Organisation. The series uses all-carbon

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chassis and

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tyres.

Drivers and teams

Race calendar and results

Except for the sixth round, which will be held in Finland, all races will take place in Sweden. All Swedish rounds are held in support of the STCC championship. Rounds denoted with a blue background will be a part of the Formula STCC NEZ Championship.

Championship standings

;Points system Points are awarded to the top 10 classified finishers. An extra point is awarded for pole position and fastest lap for each race. Parallel to the main championship, two other championships are held: the Formula STCC Junior Svenskt Mästerskap (JSM) for drivers under 26 years old holding a Swedish driver license, and the Formula STCC Northern European Zone (NEZ) championship at selected rounds. Points to these championships are awarded using the same system, with the sole exception of pole position and fastest lap not awarding points.

Formula STCC Drivers' Championship

Formula STCC Junior Svenskt Mästerskap

Formula STCC NEZ Championship

References

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External links

Official website of the category at STCC

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