THE 2019 BRDC BRITISH FORMULA 3 CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 04

THE - 06

SPECIFICATION 08

CALENDAR 10

EVENT FORMAT 12

EXPOSURE 13

MEDIA AND TELEVISION 14

HOSPITALITY 16

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS 18

CAR OPERATION 20

AUTOSPORT AWARD 22

SUNOCO WHELEN PRIZE 24

MSV 26

BRDC 27

BRITISH F3 TEAMS 28

BRITISH F3 KEY PERSONNEL 30

OFFICIAL PARTNERS 31

WWW.BRITISHF3.COM 03 Multiple British F3 race winner: “The BRDC British F3 Championship was the perfect stepping stone as my career progressed. The car features sophisticated aerodynamics and increased downforce compared to F4 which I had graduated from the previous year. Additionally the series visited Grand Prix tracks at , Donington, Silverstone and Spa which is great experience for any driver. It prepared me perfectly for my first full season in the European F3 series in 2017, which I went on to win.” BRDC British F3 to McLaren F1

Matheus Leist 2016 BRDC British F3 Champion “As a lot of people already know, 2016 was the best year in my career. The BRDC British F3 Championship is my biggest achievement and I’m so grateful for this. The car is extremely fast, the competition is very tough and it was the series in which I learned the most, and certainly helped me a lot to be where I am today.” BRDC British F3 to IndyCar

INTRODUCTION The Perfect Feeder Series from FIA 2017 BRDC British F3 Champion “British F3 is one of the most prestigious championships and made me a much better driver. It’s one of the only series where there is unlimited The BRDC British Formula 3 Championship is the perfect Almost 70 drivers have participated in the three seasons testing, which is absolutely crucial. And not only that, the car is very feeder category from FIA Formula 4 series and leading of BRDC British F3, and 2018 saw a hugely cosmopolitan reliable, very budget friendly – a season can be done for less than an F4 karting competitions to FIA Formula 3 and equivalent line up of 13 different nationalities enter the series, budget - and overall it’s hugely relevant with great downforce and power.” categories, and is one of the strongest and most competitive demonstrating British F3’s continued worldwide appeal. It racing championships on the single-seater ladder. was a highly competitive year too, with 10 different drivers BRDC British F3 to European F3 taking wins and 18 claiming podium finishes. BRDC British Formula 3 aids young drivers aiming to reach the pinnacle of international motorsport, providing , Chief Executive of BRDC British F3 close, action-packed racing and a proving ground for promoter MSV, said, “The BRDC British F3 Championship racers from across the world. The proven, reliable and is the most cost effective series of its type in the world 2018 BRDC British F3 Champion extremely popular Tatuus-Cosworth car features a and provides the perfect platform for drivers to gain “The BRDC British F3 title is a very prestigious one to win, and when you powerful engine, upgraded brakes and substantially more experience and put themselves in the spotlight in a look at who else has won it before, it is a real honour to be among those downforce from the front and rear wings, and rear diffuser, globally respected, great value championship. BRDC names. I’m the third Swede ever to win this championship so I’m among a than an FIA F4 car. It meets all the latest FIA Formula 3 British F3 has been the strongest and best-subscribed very fine list of champions, which is really cool.” safety criteria including side impact, front and rear carbon single seater category in this country since its inception, impact structures, wheel tethers and extractable . and we fully expect that to continue in 2019.” BRDC British F3 to Rolex 24 at Daytona

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The Tatuus-Cosworth car is a significantly a machined-from-solid front anti-intrusion It features a six-speed sequential gearbox and features 4-piston front callipers and more powerful car than FIA F4 machinery with panel, front and rear carbon impact structures, with paddle shift provided by Sadev and fitted floating, grooved and ventilated discs with a more sophisticated aerodynamic package wheel tethers and extractable seat. with a limited-slip differential, unique to BRDC 2-piston rear calliper and fixed vented and increased downforce which elevates its British Formula 3. rear disc. pace close to European Formula 3. An improved aerodynamic set-up includes a highly adjustable front-wing and two piece Pirell provides both dry and wet tyres to British Twin wishbone suspension with two-way The car utilises a carbon-fibre Tatuus chassis rear-wing, and an F1-style front splitter Formula 3 Championship. adjustable dampers and adjustable front and and is powered by a two-litre Cosworth engine. and rear diffuser, which provides the most rear anti-roll bars provide drivers with plenty of The car meets all the latest FIA Formula 3 downforce in class. The braking system is supplied by AP Racing scope for set-up changes. safety regulations including side impact panels,

06 WWW.BRITISHF3.COM WWW.BRITISHF3.COM 07 Gearbox Rear Wing Tyres Sadev ST75LW six-speed Two-piece rear–wing Dry and wet tyres sequential transmission fitted assembly with aluminium supplied by . with optimised gear ratio honeycomb end plates. set and Sadev limited slip differential with fixed pre-load. SPECIFICATION

Chassis/Bodywork Suspension Full carbon composite and Twin wishbone suspension aluminium honeycomb with pushrod actuation to Dimensions/Weight Rear Suspension Steering Wheel monocoque manufactured ORAM two-way adjustable Wheel base: 2750mm Twin wishbone suspension with Cosworth CFW277 by Tatuus Racing, dampers and a range of Front track: 1600mm pushroad actuation to ORAM steering wheel with incorporating FIA F3 adjustable front and rear Rear track: 1500mm two-way adjustable dampers integrated dash and gear safety standards, including anti-roll bars. Ride height, and a range of adjustable front change paddles. rear diffuser. New FIA camber and toe adjustment Weight: 495Kg ex-driver, ex-fuel. and rear anti-roll bars. regulated machined-from- on both axles with, roll centre, solid front anti-intrusion anti-squat and anti-dive bulkhead. adjustments on rear axle. Front and rear wheel tethers.

Brakes Engine AP Racing 4-piston front Cosworth developed 2-litre callipers with fully floating Duratec with max torque of Rear Impact Structure Cockpit Front Wing vented and grooved 235Nm, utilising a fly-by-wire FIA-approved carbon- Side impact panels, HANS- Single plane front wing front discs with 2-Piston throttle and Cosworth SQ6 fibre front and rear impact compliant FIA head restraint with adjustable composite rear calliper and fixed engine management system. structures. and extractable seat. front wing flaps. vented rear disc; cockpit adjustable brake bias. adjustable brake bias.

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Rounds 1/2/3 Rounds 4/5/6 Rounds 7/8/9 20 April/22 April 18-19 May 8-9 June Snetterton 300 Silverstone GP

Rounds 10/11/12 Rounds 13/14/15 Rounds 16/17/18 caleNdar first half of the season at Donington on 22-23 June. 22-23 June 20-21 July 3-4 August Spa Francorchamps Brands Hatch GP The series will then head to the awesome Spa- The 2019 BRDC British F3 Championship, run by Francorchamps in Belgium for the fourth year in MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR), will comprise of succession on 20-21 July, before a trip to the Brands 24 races across eight events, including a visit to the Hatch GP circuit (3-4 August) and a return to legendary and daunting Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Silverstone on 17-18 August, before the final round at Donington Park where the champion will be crowned. The 2019 season will commence over the Easter weekend at Oulton Park (20 and 22 April), and The BRDC British F3 Championship will again run concludes at Donington Park on 14-15 September, with in partnership with the British GT Championship at two visits to the East Midlands circuit planned in 2019. seven of the eight rounds, ensuring large crowds of enthusiastic and knowledgeable motorsport fans. Following the season opener, the series will head Rounds 19/20/21 Rounds 22/23/24 to Snetterton on 18-19 May and a first visit to the The 2019 BRDC British F3 Championship calendar is 17-18 August 14-15 September Silverstone GP circuit on 8-9 June, before ending the provisional and subject to change. Silverstone GP Donington Park

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Race day audiences Media Partnership with Autosport The BRDC British F3 Championship co-headlines seven BRDC British F3 enjoys unrivalled media coverage in one race meetings with British GT, forming one of the most of the world’s most recognisable motorsport publications prestigious and best supported packages in British with Autosport as an official media partner of the motorsport. Large raceday attendance with passionate championship. The series receives full-page coverage of fans provides a great atmosphere across each weekend. each and every round following race weekends and news is featured extensively throughout the season. Website The website is the hub of the championship providing Online, print and social media drivers, fans and sponsors with a complete range of The championship generates a continuous stream of news stories, images, results and information. Exclusive online and print media coverage. Press releases are interviews, drivers’ standings, team information and regularly sent to regional, national, international and dedicated pages for each driver can also be found on the motorsport publications by the championship’s dedicated official website. press officer, together with news and features on the championship and its drivers. Every test and event is Championship press officer extensively covered. There is also a strong social media eveNt format All teams and drivers competing in the championship presence with official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. have the benefit of a press officer working to promote the series to a wider audience. Race reports, news BRDC British F3 Social Media Each British F3 race weekend includes a 20 minute Points are scored from 35 for a win to 1 for 20th stories, features and driver interviews will be distributed The series is experiencing a growing presence on social qualifying session and three 20 minute races. The grid using the following system in races one and three to the media, together with high-res images, as well media with thousands of followers on: for the first race is set in qualifying order; the grid for the each weekend: as being featured on the championship’s official second race is determined by the classification of race website. In addition, the BRDC British F3 press officer 1st: 35pts 6th: 17pts 11th: 10pts 16th: 5pts one finishers reversed, with a 103% ruling on fastest race is on hand throughout each race weekend to assist all 2nd: 29pts 7th: 15pts 12th: 9pts 17th: 4pts www.twitter.com/BRDCBritishF3 laps, and the grid for race three in order of fastest laps competitors, teams and their sponsors. 3rd: 24pts 8th: 13pts 13th: 8pts 18th: 3pts from race one or two. Such a format provides exciting www.facebook.com/BRDCBritishF3 4th: 21pts 9th: 12pts 14th: 7pts 19th: 2pts racing, and minimises the potential for weekends to 5th: 19pts 10th: 11pts 15th: 6pts 20th: 1pt www.instagram.com/BRDC_BritishF3 be ruined by misfortune in qualifying or races, whilst enabling drivers to develop overtaking skills. In the reverse grid race two, points are scored Championship photography In races one and three each weekend, points are from 20 for a win to 1 for 15th using the The championship benefits from an official photographer scored from 35 for a win to one for 20th. In race two, following system: during the main season, covering all aspects of the points are scored from 20 for a win to one for 15th, but series from driver portraits to paddock shots and on 1st: 20pts 6th: 10pts 11th: 5pts drivers will also earn points for positions gained during track action. the race. For example, if the driver who wins the race 2nd: 17pts 7th: 9pts 12th: 4pts starts eighth, they would earn a total of 27 points (20 3rd: 15pts 8th: 8pts 13th: 3pts for the win and seven for the seven places gained). All 4th: 13pts 9th: 7pts 14th: 1pt scores count towards a driver’s end of championship 5th: 11pts 10th: 6pts 15th: 1pt position. The minimum age to compete in the BRDC In addition to these, points are also awarded in race two for positions British F3 Championship is 16 with the minimum licence gained during the race. So for example, if a driver started eighth and requirement being a National A. Testing is unrestricted. finished first, they would gain a total of 27 points.

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In 2018, all 24 rounds of the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship were broadcast free- to-air by leading UK television network ITV. An hour-long standalone show was screened one week after each of the eight events on ITV4 and ITV4 HD with nearly 100,000 viewers on average tuning in.

Once aired, the show was also accessible to view online and on mobile devices via the ITV Hub. The programme featured highlights of every race weekend’s three races, as well as the pre-race build up, podium celebrations, post-race interviews, and behind-the- scenes features on the drivers.

The BRDC British Formula 3 Championship was also screened on non-terrestrial television with BT Sport, which has become a hub for quality sporting programming and continues to screen the UK’s premier single seater series. Highlights were also available on demand on motorsport.tv.

In 2017, the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship was made available across North America via the highly successful website, Motor Trend On Demand. The subscription service website is one of the largest destinations for premier motorsport video content, with views numbering in the millions. Every BRDC British F3 programme was available on the website, providing valuable exposure to a huge audience outside of the UK and for both drivers and teams.

2019 TV plans will be confirmed in due course. PRODUCTION COMPANY

Founded in 1979, Hayfisher is one of the leading independent film and television production companies in the UK.

Predominantly focusing on motorsport, Hayfisher produces over 140 broadcast hours of motorsport television each year, specialising in live events coverage, including providing the live feed for the FIA Championship.

Based in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, they have also worked with every major terrestrial UK TV channel. Hayfisher has also produced the footage for the British GT and F3 series for the past six years and a close association with motorsport.tv, a relationship that will be continued this year with British F3.

Away from motorsports, Hayfisher has also produced footage across a broad range of sports including football, cricket, rugby, equestrian, cycling and sailing, as well as concerts, exhibitions, product launches and outdoor festivals.

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All circuits on the 2019 British F3 calendar offer hospitality At both Silverstone events in 2019, drivers and three packages for guests, sponsors and families of drivers. members of their family benefit from access to the BRDC Clubhouse, a flagship for the British Racing Drivers’ Club Prices start from around £95 plus VAT per head, which located right at the heart of the circuit. includes access to a hospitality suite with food and drink provided and views overlooking the circuit. The following is included:

For further details, contact the MSV Corporate Sales Team Complimentary teas and coffees on 01474 875224 or email [email protected]. Access to private grandstand Covered roof terrace Cash bar in operation

Lunch is available with a three course option and a two course option. Limited places will be available for other guests, on request. Details will be sent to all participating drivers in due course. Prices to be confirmed shortly.

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To maximise the championship’s extensive media and television exposure, all areas of the British F3 car and race suit are available for driver sponsor branding, except those indicated which are reserved for championship use.

To provide competitors with greater flexibility with sponsorship branding, British F3 drivers have two options for the position of the championship logos on their race suit. It is recommended that the Pirelli and Cosworth logos are positioned on the chest. However, these can be moved to the arms if these are required for driver sponsor branding.

18 WWW.BRITISHF3.COM WWW.BRITISHF3.COM 19 CAR OPERATION Car operation support Onboard video MSV supply a detailed technical manual with every car. Every car features a front facing AIM Smartycam GP The British F3 cars are run by the teams themselves. Great emphasis has been placed on minimising the cost Included is critical maintenance information as well as HD on-board video system with CAN data overlay and of participating at a very competitive level for a season. Costs are minimised by the following restrictions: setup tips and guides on every aspect of running and a rear facing AIM Smartycam GP HD on-board video operating the car. system. • Sealed engines - may only be rebuilt by MSV’s service provider • Controlled compound tyres for durability and consistency Data logging Spares support • Tyre supply is restricted to six new slick tyres per event The car is equipped with a Cosworth Electronics data Apart from offering a comprehensive spare parts • Standard circuit pump fuel with strict compliance controls logging system from which teams and drivers can supply service between events, MSV sends a spares • Two-way adjustable dampers, sealed and supplied by Oram download their data. A copy of Cosworth Toolbox Lite truck to each race and championship test, carrying will be supplied with every car - data analysis software an extensive range of mechanical and bodywork Chassis Set Up Scope that’s recognised as amongst the most powerful and components. Also spare engines and spare gearboxes flexible on the market and is used extensively in higher will be available, as well as electronic and electrical There is considerable scope for both mechanical and aerodynamic adjustments to optimise the set up of level formulae. A pre-season training day can be ancillaries. the cars, including: arranged to familiarise yourself with the software and its full range of capabilities • Ride heights, tracking, cambers and castor are free within specified limits • Front and rear anti roll bars are adjustable • There is a restricted choice of front and rear springs, six choices in total Systems support • Front and rear wings are adjustable At every race event and championship test, MSV provides support engineers to ensure that the cars, the engines and all the electronic and mechanical systems are functioning correctly. Support will be available to drivers and teams to answer any questions or solve any problems.

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Any British driver competing in the BRDC British Formula previous BRDC F4 Champions, George Russell and Will 3 Championship is eligible for the prestigious McLaren Palmer, claiming the award in 2015 and 2015 respectively. Autosport BRDC Award (MABA) and has a chance of following in the footsteps of Lando Norris, who claimed the Three of the four nominees for the 2016 award were award in 2016 and has since gone on to join the McLaren F1 BRDC British F3 competitors with Lando Norris claiming team as a race driver in 2019. the honours, while Enaam Ahmed was a finalist in his championship winning season in 2017. Tom Gamble was The UK’s leading single seater championship has an the award winner in 2018 after his race winning campaign extremely strong track record in the MABA, with the two in British F3, with also a finalist.

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Competitors in the 2019 BRDC British F3 Championship the prize, categories which all use Sunoco as a control fuel. All are eligible for the Sunoco Whelen Challenge, one of competing drivers will be awarded points for wins, top-10 race Europe’s biggest motorsport prizes. finishes, fastest laps and pole positions, with the driver with the highest average points securing the Daytona drive. The overall winner of the prize will be rewarded with a drive in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona in 2020 with the was the most recent British F3 competitor before front-running Action Express team at the wheel of a Lundqvist to win the Sunoco Whelen Challenge, in 2012, and Cadillac V.R. DPi car, with pre-event testing, flights, hotels subsequently went on to finish on the podium in the race, and race suits included- a package worth more than before going on to race in GP2 and F1. $250,000. The Rolex 24 is one of the world’s foremost endurance Reigning British F3 champion Linus Lundqvist was the races, and attracted a star line-up for the 2018 event winner of the challenge in 2018, and will drive at Daytona including two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso and in January 2019. previous BRDC British F3 race winner Lando Norris, as well as several NASCAR and Indycar frontrunners. 2017 Sunoco British F3 drivers will be up against pro drivers from Whelen Challenge winner Stuart Middleton finished second British GT3 and GT4 and the Radical Euro Masters for in the 2018-running of the world famous race.

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THE BRDC

The British Racing Drivers’ Club is extremely committed to supporting and promoting young British racing drivers aiming for F1 and is the major partner of MSV for the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship. The BRDC plays an active role in the operation of the championship with specific benefits including: MotorSport Vision (MSV) is a UK private MSV hosts around 170 race events every year company owned 75% by its Chief Executive including major meetings such as four rounds of Jonathan Palmer, employing approximately the British Touring Car Championship and seven • High profile support and following for British F3 in BRDC communications 500 people. It is among the largest motorsport rounds of the British Superbike Championship. • All cars carrying the BRDC British F3 logo operations in the world, owning six of the UK’s • Entry to the BRDC Clubhouse for British F3 drivers and family members at the Silverstone British F3 events most celebrated circuits, including Brands Hatch, Meanwhile, MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR) Donington Park, Snetterton and Oulton Park. operates 29 UK-based championships and • Presentation of race awards by notable BRDC members series, including the F3 Cup, while MSV • BRDC SuperStar status eligibility for the champion if British MSV owns the commercial and organisational Trackdays (MSVT) organises more than 150 • BRDC Rising Star potential for other promising drivers rights for the British Superbike Championship, trackdays annually. MSV also runs PalmerSport, and has previously run the Formula Palmer the world’s best corporate motorsport event, • Presentation of a major award to the top British driver in the BRDC Annual Awards and FIA Formula 2 Championships. which is based at . • Serious consideration for the leading British driver to be selected as a McLaren Autosport BRDC finalist

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Carlin T: +44 (0)1252 322 033 Hillspeed T: +44 (0)1433 650 400 Team Manager E: [email protected] Team Manager E: [email protected] Sam Waple W: www.carlin.co.uk with Richard Ollerenshaw W: www.hillspeed.co.uk

Chris Dittmann Racing T: +44 (0)7811 180 157 JHR Developments T: 07803 669894 Team Manager E: [email protected] Team Manager E: [email protected] Chris Dittmann W: www.chrisdittmannracing.co.uk Steven Hunter W: www.jhrdevelopments.com

Double R Racing T: +44 (0)1483 726 165 Lanan Racing T: +44 (0)7970 685 498 Team Manager E: [email protected] Team Manager E: [email protected] Anthony ‘Boyo’ Hieatt W: www.doublerracing.co.uk Graham Johnson W: www.lananracing.com

Douglas Motorsport T: +44 (0)7827 647 337 Team Manager E: [email protected] Wayne Douglas W: www.douglasmotorsport.com

Fortec Motorsports T: +44 (0)1327 879 999 Team Manager E: [email protected] Russ Dixon W: www.fortecmotorsports.com

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Jonathan Palmer Giles Butterfield MSV Chief Executive Group Operations Manager

WWW.BRDC.CO.UK WWW.PIRELLI.COM Lisa Davis Gemma Mole MSV General Manager Championship Coordinator +44 (0)1403 739512 +44 (0)7747 772184 [email protected] [email protected]

WWW.COSWORTH.COM WWW.SADEV-TM.COM Richard Randle Press Officer +44(0)1332 819534 [email protected] Event Organiser [email protected]

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