F3 - FIA Formula 3 Championship

The FIA Formula3 Championship is a crucial third-tier single-seater racing category on the FIA's Global Pathway, designed to bea primary feeder series for the FIA Formula 2 Championship and, ultimately, the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Launched in 2019, the series was the result of a merger between the GP3 Series and the FIA Formula 3 European Championship, creating a competitive and consolidated platform for the world's best young drivers toshowcase their talent. The championship runs in support of selected Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends, offeringdrivers invaluable experience on a global stage and exposure to the premier class of motorsport. All teams compete with an identical Dallara chassis, powered by a Mecachrome engine and Pirelli tires, placing the emphasis squarely on driver skill and race craft. Therace weekend format typically includes a practice session, a single qualifying session, and two races: a Sprint Race with a partiallyreversed grid and a Feature Race. This structure is designed to test a driver's adaptability and ability to perform under differentpressures. The series has quickly established itself as a vital proving ground, with numerous graduates successfully progressing up the motorsport ladder,demonstrating its effectiveness in preparing the next generation of racing stars for the highest levels of competition.