GP3 2012

[Kamui-FastestChefInTheWorld]

So, after two successful seasons, GP3 is back in 2012, with Lotus ART hoping to retain their championship for the second year running.

There are a few changes, the most notable of which is a switch to an F1-style point system, and Monaco being added to the calendar.

Anyway, here are lists of:

CONFIRMED DRIVERS AND TEAMS FOR 2012

LOTUS ART GRAND PRIX
1. Aaro Vainio (FIN)
2.
3.

MW ARDEN
4.
5.
6.

MARUSSIA MANOR RACING
7.
8.
9.

RSC MUCKE MOTORSPORT
10.
11.
12.

STATUS GRAND PRIX
14.
15.
16.

TECH 1 RACING
17.
18.
19.

JENZER MOTORSPORT
20.
21.
22.

TRIDENT RACING
23.
24.
25.

CARLIN
26.
27.
28.

ATECH CRS GRAND PRIX
29. Ethan Ringel (USA)
30.
31.


CALENDAR

Barcelona 11-13 May
Monaco 24-27 May (still to be confirmed)
Valencia 22-24 June
Silverstone 6-8 July
Hockenheim 20-22 July
Budapest 27-29 July
Spa 31 Aug-2 Sept
Monza 7-9 Sept

Any drivers will be confirmed here, so feel free to discuss and ask about GP3 2012...

 

[gethinceri]

Plenty of seats available, I might be in with a shot.

 

[Jos the Boss]

Agreed, i'll try aswell

 

[landogeorgelewis1]

I might aswell throw my name in the hat too .

 

[GermanF1]

Maybe my skills are needed as well...

 

[landogeorgelewis1]

It's offical i sign for Lotus ART .

 

[landogeorgelewis1]

Getting this thread back to some seriousness conversation.

I do like that they've decided to change the points system to a formula one style system. Plus there effectively doing what GP2, did with their calendar and following F1 around Europe.

Are the teams still gonna be using Pirelli tyres?

But i'm really looking forward to both GP2 and GP3 this season. Lets hope Eurosport don't mess around with its schedules and shows them both live!

 

[Kamui-FastestChefInTheWorld]

Yep, I believe they're using Pirellis, but the races aren't long enough for compulsory pit stops, so no two compounds.

Who's your favourite driver from GP3 if you have one, then?

 

[landogeorgelewis1]

Last year it was James Calado.

But i'll support any Brit in any form of motorsport really.

 

[Kamui-FastestChefInTheWorld]

Adrian Quaife-Hobbs for me. Born in the same hospital so evidently some telepathic connection!

 

[Galahad]

Plenty of seats available, I might be in with a shot.

That'll be £570,000 please!

 

[Kamui-FastestChefInTheWorld]

Mitch Evans and David Fumanelli are with MW Arden for 2012.

http://www.gp3series.com/news/2012/Mitch-Evans-signs-with-MW-Arden-for-2012-GP3-Season/
http://www.gp3series.com/news/2012/David-Fumanelli-Joins-MW-Arden-for-2012-GP3-season/

 

[Jos the Boss]

http://www.gp3series.com/news/2012/Jos-The-Boss-Joins-RSC-Muckle-Motorsport-for-2012-GP3-season/

 

[Kamui-FastestChefInTheWorld]

Is it worrying I though that was genuine?

 

[Brogan]

The Monaco race has been confirmed.

 

[landogeorgelewis1]

Alice Powell, Alex Brundle and William Buller are the three Brits to be confirmed for the GP3 season. Well looking forward to seeing what Alice Powell does, she hopefully will hold here own against the males in the sport. Also we have two other females confirmed so far Vicky Piria and Carmen Jorda.
Also should be interesting fellowing Martins little lad .

3 WEEKS TO GO!

 

[landogeorgelewis1]

But i'm really looking forward to both GP2 and GP3 this season. Lets hope Eurosport don't mess around with its schedules and shows them both live!

- No need now Sky are showing both Series so i'm well chuffed with this!

 

[Viscount]

Classic action from a crazy weather race in Spa:

Part 2:

 

[landogeorgelewis1]

Really don't get why these guys weren't given the chance to run at Bahrain this weekend when the GP2 guys were there.

 

[Viscount]

The series probably just don't want to spend the money on flyaway races.