Eurocup-3 is a

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series regulated according to

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regulations. The series is founded for levelling up the competition for all drivers, with each team committing on a maximum budget of €400,000 every season.

History

The championship was inaugurated in 2023, and was formed as an alternative to the FIA-sanctioned

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and the

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, especially after the latter series struggled to attract entries in late 2022.

Cars

Teams use the identical Tatuus F3 T-318 chassis from the

, but these chassis are provided with a new intercooler, updated body kit, and battery kit. This updated car is called as the Tatuus F3 T-318-EC3, and it weighs less than the Tatuus F3 T-318. The car is fitted with a

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-Autotecnica engine and

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tires. There is also a push-to-pass system used in these cars which provides an additional .

Champions

Drivers

Teams

Circuits

* Bold denotes a circuit will be used in the 2023 season. * ''Italic'' denotes a future circuit will be used in the 2024 season.

Notes

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Eurocup-3 Formula racing series 2023 establishments in Europe European auto racing series