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MotorSport Vision Formula Three Cup

Motor racing series in the United Kingdom

Summary

Motor racing series in the United Kingdom

FieldValue
logoMSV_Formula_Three_Cup_Logo.jpg
captionF3 Cup Logo
categorySingle seaters
country/regionGBR United Kingdom
inaugural1986 (as Toyota F3 Championship)
folded2022
constructorsDallara
Lola
TOM'S
enginesOpel
Toyota
Renault
Mitsubishi
Mugen Honda
Honda
websitehttps://www.f3-cup.co.uk/

| country/region = GBR United Kingdom Lola TOM'S Toyota Renault Mitsubishi Mugen Honda Honda

The MotorSport Vision Formula Three Cup, abbreviated as MSV F3 Cup, was a national motor racing series that took place primarily in the United Kingdom, with a small number of events in mainland Europe. It was a club racing series aimed towards amateur drivers and aspiring racers, and used older generation single-seater Formula Three cars to keep costs low. The F3 Cup had three classes covering cars built between 1981 and 2011. The series was organised by MotorSport Vision, and in 2015 it was the only Formula Three series in the United Kingdom. In 2021, Monoposto Racing Club took over the series, and Hardall International began sponsoring it.

History

The precursor of the MSV F3 Cup was the ARP F3 Championship, which was founded in 1990. It ran for 16 years before being taken over by the British Racing and Sports Car Club (BRSCC). After the transfer, BRSCC renamed ARP F3 as Club F3. In 2009, Club F3 was renamed to BRSCC F3. Later, the championship was saved by MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR), which is the racing division of MotorSport Vision. In 2011, MSVR renamed BRSCC F3 as MSV F3 Cup and relaunched it.

For 2012, the club obtained championship status and from then on became known as F3 Cup.

In 2021, Monoposto Racing Club took over MSV F3 Cup, and the series was renamed as F3 Cup Championship. Hardall International also began sponsoring the championship.

The 2022 season was cancelled due to a lack of entries and protracted discussions on the composition of the championship.

Equipment

Teams were allowed to use Formula Three chassis built after 1980 but before 2005. This allowed teams to enter with cheaper equipment. The series uses a control tyre which all drivers must use. The tyres are supplied by Avon Tyres, whose parent company supply tyres to the British Formula 3 Championship. Engines would be two-litre, restricted engines, also built between 1981 and 2005.

Due to the mix in ages, and therefore competitiveness of cars, the championship ran three classes.

Formula Three chassis built between 2008 and 2011 were eligible to enter the main championship from 2015.

  • Cup Class: For cars and engines built and raced between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 2007, with a maximum engine air restriction of 26 mm diameter. From 2012, Toyota "Long Life" engines from the European F3 Open (now Euroformula Open Championship) were eligible with a 31 mm restrictor. Opel "Long Life" engines were also permitted.
  • Trophy Class: For cars and engines built and raced between 1 January 1992 and 31 December 1996, with a maximum engine air restriction of up to 26 mm diameter.
  • Masters Class: For cars and any engines built and raced between 1 January 1981 and 31 December 1991, with a maximum engine air restriction of up to 25 mm diameter.
  • Guest Class: for other Formula Three cars joined the series or a single event under permission from the organising team.

Champions

In 2011, F3 Cup was run as a series, not as a championship. There was a prize for the most meritorious driver, which was deemed to be Aaron Steele. The MSA granted F3 Cup championship status for 2012 onwards.

SeasonOverall ChampionCup ClassTrophy ClassTeam Champion2012201320142015201620172018201920202021
GBR Chris DittmannGBR Tristan CliffeGBR Chris DittmannOmicron Motorsport
GBR Alex CravenGBR Alex CravenGBR Dave KaraskasMark Bailey Racing
GBR Toby SoweryGBR Toby SoweryAUS Oliver RaeOmicron Motorsport
GBR Aaron SteeleGBR Aaron SteeleGBR Adrian HoleyChris Dittmann Racing
GBR George LineGBR George LineGBR James LedamunCF Racing
ITA Jacopo SebastianiITA Jacopo SebastianiGBR Adrian HoleyCF Racing
IRL Cian CareyIRL Cian CareyGBR Ben CaterChris Dittmann Racing
IRL Cian CareyCF Racing
GBR Stefano LeaneyCF Racing
GBR Stefano LeaneyGBR Shane KellyCF Racing

Events

The championship comprised eight rounds, each with two races. Each race weekend comprised one 20-minute qualifying session and two or three 20-minute or 30-minute races.

The 2021 season featured six rounds, all held in England.

RoundCircuitDate123456
GBR Silverstone National15–16 May
GBR Castle Combe12–13 June
GBR Oulton Park24 July
GBR Brands Hatch Indy21–22 August
GBR Donington GP18–19 September
GBR Snetterton 30025 September

References

References

  1. "MSV F3 Cup entry lists released for Snetterton".
  2. "MSVR Launches MSV F3 Cup in 2011".
  3. "F3 Cup to allow newer chassis in 2015".
  4. Wood, Ida. (2022-01-31). "F3 Cup called off for this year, but planning a 2023 return".
  5. "2021 F3 Cup Championship".
  6. "F3 Cup granted Championship status".
  7. "Simon Davey of MSV F3 Cup interviewed on MSVR Media Day".
  8. "Avon Tyres Motorsport and Sunoco Race fuels announced as official suppliers for the MSV F3 Cup".
  9. (17 January 2011). "2011 MSV F3 Cup – Sporting & Technical Regulations".
  10. "Dittmann becomes champion after Da Costa win". F3 Cup.
  11. "Omicron Motorsport's Tristan Cliffe wins 2012 Cup Class title". F3 Cup.
  12. "micron Motorsport clinch 2012 F3 Cup Teams' Championship". F3 Cup.
  13. "Alex Craven crowned 2013 F3 Cup champion". F3 Cup.
  14. "F3 Cup Championship - Current Standings". F3 Cup.
  15. "Mark Bailey Racing wrap up 2013 Teams’ Championship". F3 Cup.
  16. "Toby Sowery wins 2014 F3 Cup title".
  17. "Rae claims Trophy Class crown".
  18. (26 October 2014). "Omicron Motorsport claims its second F3 Cup Teams' Championship". MSV F3 Cup.
  19. "Silverstone report – Race Three".
  20. "F3 Cup Championship – 2017 Standings".
  21. "F3 Cup Championship – 2018 Standings".
  22. (20 October 2019). "[untitled]". F3 Cup.
  23. (25 October 2020). "F3 Cup Driver and Team Champions". Stefano Leaney Racing.
  24. "Calendar | F3 Cup".
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