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series. The series began on April 10 on the streets of

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and concluded on October 9 at

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after seven events. With two victories at Long Beach and

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took his first Formula D title by 63.5 points, taking the first non-Nissan championship since 2006.

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finished second in the championship, having taken victories at

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and Irwindale, but Gittin's consistent finishing gave him the advantage over Foust.

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finished third in the championship, despite not winning any of the seven events to be held.

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finished fourth after taking successive victories at

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and

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. Darren McNamara completed the top five in the championship, while Tyler McQuarrie took the other event win at

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Schedule

Championship standings

Event winners in bold.

External links

Official Formula D Website

References

{{Formula D seasons Formula D seasons