{"id":75765,"date":"2024-07-17T07:38:57","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T07:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/?p=75765"},"modified":"2026-02-19T13:11:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T13:11:38","slug":"introduction-to-formula-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/articles\/introduction-to-formula-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Introdu\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e0 F\u00f3rmula 3: O que Precisa de Saber"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row inverted-device-order row-container\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row unequal col-no-gutter no-top-padding no-bottom-padding no-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row auto-height-device row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-6 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell double-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:600px;\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h6 class=\"h6 text-accent-color text-uppercase\" ><span>ARTICLE<\/span><\/h6><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h1 class=\"h2\" ><span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pode n\u00e3o ter exatamente o mesmo apelo medi\u00e1tico que a F\u00f3rmula 1, mas a F\u00f3rmula 3 desempenha um papel fundamental na forma\u00e7\u00e3o das futuras estrelas deste desporto.<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h4\" ><span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the most important stepping stones to the higher Formulas, F3 is where aspiring drivers come to hone their craft, showcase their talents, and begin to build a name for themselves on their way to the big leagues.<\/span><\/p><\/span><span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As industry-leading providers of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/seguro\/on-track-race-and-rally-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on track race insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we\u2019re very familiar with F3, and we\u2019ve written this post to give you a rundown of everything you need to know about the series. <\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-6 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\" style=\"min-height: 340px;\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding\" ><div class=\"column-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-global-leader-in-motorsport-insurance.jpeg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;background-size: cover;\" data-o_src=\"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-global-leader-in-motorsport-insurance.jpeg\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"uncont\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row has-bg need-focus style-color-lxmt-bg row-container\" id=\"row-unique-1\"><div class=\"row double-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h3\" ><span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Formula 3?<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formula 3 is a class of open-wheel formula racing. The name was given in 1950 to a class of racing developed by enthusiasts in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within Formula 3 there are numerous series, with the FIA Formula 3 Championship being the current international series. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaformula3.com\/About\/6ScTODIl7hwV4anyqB5CHk\/the-championship-f3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FIA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> defines Formula 3 as the \u201cofficial third rung of the Road to F1 ladder,\u201d a \u201cdefined entry point for young and ambitious drivers to join the Formula 1 circus, and to give them the chance to take the path to join their heroes in the main paddock.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its inception the formula has gone through various transformations. Here\u2019s what defines the current iteration of Formula 3:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single-seater, open-wheel formula\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A one-make category where all cars are identical per <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaformula3.com\/About\/5tGE8Qr5FdTJJwaUN0YbWq\/the-car-and-engine-f3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the FIA specifications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race weekends comprise a 45 minute Free Practice session and a 30 minute Qualifying session on Friday; a 40 minute + one lap Sprint Race on Saturday; a 45 minute + one lap Feature Race on Sunday<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly populated by 17-18 year old drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The series is intended to be affordable and competitive, giving young drivers an accessible opportunity to showcase and refine their driving skills and, hopefully, attract attention and investment to further their career.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper\"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-accent-color separator-no-padding\"  \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h3\" ><span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is Formula 3 Important?<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several steps on the motorsport ladder, with the prestigious title of Formula 1 driver on the top rung. And while some drivers skip formulas (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/articles\/f2-driver-developments-race-to-the-top\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from F3 to F1 for example<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/callumilott.com\/news\/view-news\/?permalink=my-car-this-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from karting straight to F3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), the most established pathway is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formula 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formula 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formula 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formula 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formula 3 allows budding drivers to gain vital experience in high-speed racing, as well as other important aspects of the sport like race strategy, car setup, tactics, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This series is where talented drivers usually begin to attract serious attention from F1 teams and junior driver programs, bringing with it the opportunity to do test drives or take reserve driver roles, and to continue climbing the ladder. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper\"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-accent-color separator-no-padding\"  \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h3\" ><span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is Formula 3 Structured?<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year the F3 Championship supports F1, with 10 rounds that take place on F1 weekends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The structure of each F3 weekend is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Friday: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45 minute Free Practice session; 30 minute Qualifying session<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saturday: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 minute + one lap Sprint Race\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sunday: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45 minute + one lap Feature Race\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting grids for the Sprint Race and Feature Race are determined as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sprint Race: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reversing the top 12 finishers of the Qualifying session<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feature Race: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the results of the final classification of the Qualifying session<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During races, points are awarded as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sprint Race: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the top 10 classified drivers receive 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 points<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feature Race: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the top 10 finishers receive 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 points, with 2 points for the driver in pole position\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For full information on the structure of F3 check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaformula3.com\/About\/6Iosy860VzDs0INyfKw37E\/the-rules-and-regulations-f3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this resource<\/span> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the FIA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper\"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-accent-color separator-no-padding\"  \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h3\" ><span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Cars Do Formula 3 Drivers Use?<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current F3 car is designed to offer a wide range of suspension configurations, and to facilitate overtaking. It boasts the following features:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturally aspirated 3.4 litre bespoke Mecachrome 6 cylinder engine, delivering 380 HP at 8000 rpm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Six-gear longitudinal gearbox<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in one ECU- GCU \u2013 Data logger equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon monocoque<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pirelli tyres<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top speed is 300 km\/h, with 0-100km\/h possible in an impressive 3.1 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper\"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-accent-color separator-no-padding\"  \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h3\" ><span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Are the Key Formula 3 Teams?<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2024 Formula 3 season featured the following teams:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prema Racing (Italy)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trident (Italy)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art Grand Prix (France)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MP Motorsport (Netherlands)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hitech Pulse-Eight (United Kingdom)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Van Amersfoort Racing (Netherlands)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodin Carlin (United Kingdom)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campos Racing (Spain)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jenzer Motorsport (Switzerland)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHM Racing by Charouz (Germany)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaformula3.com\/Teams-and-Drivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the latest information on teams and drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper\"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-accent-color separator-no-padding\"  \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any other questions?<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F3 is a scintillating series that should be of great interest to F1 fans. It features all the high speed and technical prowess, as well as a flowing pipeline of talent. Seeing the development of budding drivers as they make their way towards the upper echelons of F1 offers an excitement that\u2019s hard to match: there\u2019s no better feeling than seeing a driver whose career you\u2019ve followed with interest make it to their first F1 starting grid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this primer has been useful in acquainting you with the formula, and that it\u2019s inspired you to check out a few races if you\u2019ve not before!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel free to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch with our team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have questions about what we do or how we can help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-1\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-1\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-2\"><div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-2\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-2\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-2\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pode n\u00e3o ter exatamente o mesmo apelo medi\u00e1tico que a F\u00f3rmula 1, mas a F\u00f3rmula 3 desempenha um papel fundamental na forma\u00e7\u00e3o das futuras estrelas deste desporto.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":75724,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75765","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75765","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75765"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75765\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":76360,"href":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75765\/revisions\/76360"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75765"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75765"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mismotorsport.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75765"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}