The 2017 GT4 European Series Northern Cup was the tenth season of the

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, a

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championship created and organised by the

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(SRO). It was the first season after it was renamed from GT4 European Series to GT4 European Series Northern Cup.

Calendar

At the annual press conference during the

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on 29 July, the

announced the first draft of the 2017 calendar. The final calendar was announced on 23 December. The series started at Misano on 1 April and ended at the

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on 17 September. Misano and the

made their return on the schedule after a one-year absence, while

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was on the schedule for the first time in the series' history. The rounds at

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and

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were discontinued and the round in Pau would be part of the Southern Cup.

Entry list

Starting from the third round at the Red Bull Ring, the series decided to introduce a Silver Cup category, splitting Silver-Silver pairings from the Pro (now Pro-Am) category. This was done with retroactive character to apply for the already held rounds in Misano and Brands Hatch, with fully revised results and standings released.

Race results

Bold indicates overall winner.

Championship standings

;Scoring system Championship points were awarded for the first ten positions in each race. Entries were required to complete 75% of the winning car's race distance in order to be classified and earn points. Individual drivers were required to participate for a minimum of 25 minutes in order to earn championship points in any race.

Calendar

Entry list

Race results

Championship standings

Drivers' championship

Teams' championship

See also

Notes

References

External links