The East German Formula Three Championship was the

Formula Three Formula Three, also called Formula 3, abbreviated as F3, is a third-tier class of open-wheel formula racing. The various championships held in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia form an important step for many prospective Formula One driv ...

racing competition in

East Germany East Germany, officially the German Democratic Republic (GDR; german: Deutsche Demokratische Republik, , DDR, ), was a country that existed from its creation on 7 October 1949 until its dissolution on 3 October 1990. In these years the state ...

History

The series was created in 1950. Until 1958 engines' maximum capacity could not exceed 500ccm. Between 1960 and 1963 the championships were held according to the rules of

Formula Junior Formula Junior is an open wheel formula racing class first adopted in October 1958 by the CSI (''International Sporting Commission'', the part of the FIA that then regulated motorsports). The class was intended to provide an entry level class ...

, then

. Since 1963 there were also Leistungsklasse II (LK II), which was the 2nd class of the series. In 1972, the series was replaced by East German Formula Easter Championship but that year there was organized the last LK II season.

Champions

References

{{Reflist 1950 establishments in East Germany 1972 disestablishments in East Germany Formula Three series Sports competitions in East Germany