2010 British Formula Three season
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The 2010 British Formula Three season was the 60th British Formula Three Championship
season. It began on April 3 at Oulton Park
and finished on September 26 at Brands Hatch
after 30 races at ten meetings, held in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Belgium.
For the third season in succession, a Red Bull Junior Team
-supported Carlin Motorsport
driver won the championship title. Following on from the successes of Jaime Alguersuari
in 2008
and Daniel Ricciardo
in 2009
, Frenchman Jean-Éric Vergne
won the title with two meetings to spare after taking twelve victories in the first 24 races. Vergne eventually finished with thirteen victories and 29 points-scoring finishes – his only failure was a mistake in the wet, final race at Brands Hatch when he slid off the road – as he finished 99 points clear of his team-mate James Calado
. Both drivers received a Formula Renault 3.5 Series test for their performances. Calado's five wins helped him to fend off Fortec Motorsport
's Oliver Webb
, a three-time winner, in the battle for second place in the standings.
Webb's early season form of seven top-two placings in the first nine races had given him the championship lead over Vergne and a 48-point advantage over Calado, but the Carlin driver overhauled his rival following an unbroken of points finishes to the end of the season, while Webb suffered four races where he did not score any points, to end up 43 points behind at season's end. A late season surge by a third Carlin driver, Adriano Buzaid
put him within reach of Webb's third place at the final round, but Webb eventually held on by twelve points. Buzaid had taken seven successive podiums, including his only two victories of the season coming at Silverstone and Snetterton. Three other race-winners battled for fifth place in the championship, with Felipe Nasr
overhauling both Gabriel Dias
and Rupert Svendsen-Cook
at the final race of the season. The only other drivers to win a race were reigning National Class champion Daniel McKenzie
, who took two wins to an eventual tenth place championship finish, and Alexander Sims
, who won at Silverstone while competing in one of two guest appearances with his Formula 3 Euro Series team ART Grand Prix
.
The National Class for older-specification machinery was an in-house battle between two T-Sport drivers as Menasheh Idafar
and James Cole
were the only drivers to compete in all of the meetings; only four drivers competed in the class at all in 2010, with Luiz Razia
– who competed at the May Silverstone meeting, to learn the circuit ahead of the GP2 Series
meeting later in the season – and Juan Carlos Sistos
– who contested the August Silverstone and Snetterton meetings – the only others to compete alongside the T-Sport pair. Idafar eventually won the National Class title by 17 points, taking 17 wins to Cole's twelve, including an overall third place finish at the final race at Brands Hatch. Sistos took the other victory, finishing ahead of Cole and Idafar on his début in the championship.
onwards, pit stops were implemented during the 20-minute race, in which drivers had to pit inside a 15-minute pit stop window.
British Formula Three Championship
The British Formula Three Championship is an international motor racing series that takes place primarily in the United Kingdom with a small number of events in mainland Europe. It is a junior-level feeder formula that uses small single seater Formula Three chassis. Its current official title is...
season. It began on April 3 at Oulton Park
Oulton Park
Oulton Park Circuit is a motor racing track in the small village of Little Budworth, Cheshire, England. It is about from Winsford, from Chester city centre, from Northwich and from Warrington with a nearby rail connection along the Mid-Cheshire Line. It occupies much of the area which was...
and finished on September 26 at Brands Hatch
Brands Hatch
Brands Hatch is a motor racing circuit near West Kingsdown in Kent, England. First used as a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently holds many British and international racing events...
after 30 races at ten meetings, held in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Belgium.
For the third season in succession, a Red Bull Junior Team
Red Bull Junior Team
The Red Bull Junior Team is a program run by the energy drink company Red Bull GmbH in an attempt to identify potential future racing stars in open wheel racing. The similar Red Bull Driver Search, now ended, was an American spinoff of the same idea...
-supported Carlin Motorsport
Carlin Motorsport
Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:...
driver won the championship title. Following on from the successes of Jaime Alguersuari
Jaime Alguersuari
Jaime Víctor Alguersuari Escudero , is a Spanish racing driver who became the youngest Formula One driver to start a Grand Prix in history at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix. Alguersuari is the first driver to be born in the 1990s to compete in Formula One....
in 2008
2008 British Formula Three season
The 2008 British Formula Three season was the 58th British Formula Three Championship season. It began on 24 March 2008 at Oulton Park's Easter Monday meeting and ended on 12 October at Donington Park after 22 rounds in four different countries. Jay Bridger sealed the National Class championship at...
and Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian racing driver currently competing in Formula 1 for Hispania Racing. He won the British Formula Three Championship in 2009.-Formula Ford and Formula BMW:...
in 2009
2009 British Formula Three season
The 2009 British Formula Three season was the 59th British Formula Three Championship season. It began on 13 April at Oulton Park's Easter Monday meeting and ended on 20 September at Brands Hatch after 20 rounds in four different countries...
, Frenchman Jean-Éric Vergne
Jean-Eric Vergne
Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:...
won the title with two meetings to spare after taking twelve victories in the first 24 races. Vergne eventually finished with thirteen victories and 29 points-scoring finishes – his only failure was a mistake in the wet, final race at Brands Hatch when he slid off the road – as he finished 99 points clear of his team-mate James Calado
James Calado
James John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999...
. Both drivers received a Formula Renault 3.5 Series test for their performances. Calado's five wins helped him to fend off Fortec Motorsport
Fortec Motorsport
Fortec Motorsport Ltd. is a motor-racing team that races in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, the British Formula Three Championship, and several junior formulae categories at a British and pan-European level...
's Oliver Webb
Oliver Webb
Oliver "Oli" Webb is a British auto racing driver.-Karting:Webb began his career in karting at the age of nine, progressing up through the ranks in the Greater Manchester karting scene with the help of management from British Touring Car Championship driver Michael Bentwood...
, a three-time winner, in the battle for second place in the standings.
Webb's early season form of seven top-two placings in the first nine races had given him the championship lead over Vergne and a 48-point advantage over Calado, but the Carlin driver overhauled his rival following an unbroken of points finishes to the end of the season, while Webb suffered four races where he did not score any points, to end up 43 points behind at season's end. A late season surge by a third Carlin driver, Adriano Buzaid
Adriano Buzaid
-Formula Ford:Having been a finalist in IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan's Stock Car Junior selections, Buzaid moved to the UK to compete in the 2006 British Formula Ford Championship for Eau Rouge Motorsport...
put him within reach of Webb's third place at the final round, but Webb eventually held on by twelve points. Buzaid had taken seven successive podiums, including his only two victories of the season coming at Silverstone and Snetterton. Three other race-winners battled for fifth place in the championship, with Felipe Nasr
Felipe Nasr
Luíz Felipe de Oliveira Nasr is a Brazilian auto racing driver.-Karting:Nasr began karting in Brazil when he was seven years old...
overhauling both Gabriel Dias
Gabriel Dias
Gabriel Dias is a Brazilian racing driver. In 2010, he competed in the British Formula Three Championship.-External links:* *...
and Rupert Svendsen-Cook
Rupert Svendsen-Cook
Rupert Jack Svendsen-Cook is a British racing driver with Norwegian family history.-Career:Following a successful eight years in karting, Rupert stepped up to the Formula BMW Europe series in 2008 with Raikkonen Robertson Racing with some impressive results following into the 2009...
at the final race of the season. The only other drivers to win a race were reigning National Class champion Daniel McKenzie
Daniel McKenzie (racing driver)
Daniel McKenzie is a professional British racing driver from England.-Early career:Like most young drivers, McKenzie began his career in karting, racing in the Junior Rotax class before making his car racing debut in the Radical SR4 Biduro Championship in 2005, where he finished in fourth...
, who took two wins to an eventual tenth place championship finish, and Alexander Sims
Alexander Sims (racing driver)
Alexander Sims is a British racing driver. He currently resides in Wansford. Sims is currently racing in GP3 Series with Status Grand Prix. He was the winner of the 2008 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award for promising young British drivers...
, who won at Silverstone while competing in one of two guest appearances with his Formula 3 Euro Series team ART Grand Prix
ART Grand Prix
Lotus ART is a French motor racing team that competes in formula single-seaters in Europe. It was founded as ART Grand Prix in 1991.-Creation:...
.
The National Class for older-specification machinery was an in-house battle between two T-Sport drivers as Menasheh Idafar
Menasheh Idafar
Menasheh Idafar is a British racing driver with dual Bahraini citizenship. In 2010 he competed in the British Formula Three Championship and won the National Class.-External links:* *...
and James Cole
James Cole (racing driver)
James Cole is a British racing driver from Southport, Merseyside.-Formula Ford:Cole began his racing career in 2007, taking part in BRSCC North West Formula Ford. He won this regional championship, and in 2008 moved to the main British Formula Ford Championship. He finished tenth...
were the only drivers to compete in all of the meetings; only four drivers competed in the class at all in 2010, with Luiz Razia
Luiz Razia
Luiz Tadeu Razia Filho is a Brazilian racing driver.-Early career:Razia began his single seater career in 2005 in the South American Formula 3 championship. Driving for Dragão Motorsport, Razia finished sixth in the championship taking six podium finishes, including two race wins...
– who competed at the May Silverstone meeting, to learn the circuit ahead of the GP2 Series
2010 GP2 Series season
The 2010 GP2 Series season was the sixth GP2 Series season. The season began on 8 May at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmeló, Spain and ended on 14 November at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates after 20 races held at ten meetings....
meeting later in the season – and Juan Carlos Sistos
Juan Carlos Sistos
Juan Carlos Sistos is a Mexican racing driver. He has competed in such series as Euroseries 3000 and the European F3 Open Championship. In August 2010 it was announced that Juan Carlos had joined Motul Team West-Tec for British Formula 3 and he took a sensational National Class win on his debut at...
– who contested the August Silverstone and Snetterton meetings – the only others to compete alongside the T-Sport pair. Idafar eventually won the National Class title by 17 points, taking 17 wins to Cole's twelve, including an overall third place finish at the final race at Brands Hatch. Sistos took the other victory, finishing ahead of Cole and Idafar on his début in the championship.
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Calendar
The calendar was announced on January 7, 2010. It consisted of ten rounds, with three races at each round. A race weekend consisted of a half-hour first race, a 20-minute "half points" sprint featuring a "semi-reverse" grid, and finally a 40-minute feature race designed to place the emphasis on driver stamina, racecraft and mechanical reliability. From RockinghamRockingham Motor Speedway
Rockingham is the UK's most modern motorsport venue and Europe's fastest racing circuit, hosting corporate driving days, driver training, conferencing & exhibitions, vehicle manufacturing events, track days, testing, driving experiences and motorsport...
onwards, pit stops were implemented during the 20-minute race, in which drivers had to pit inside a 15-minute pit stop window.
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| 1 | R1 |  Oulton ParkOulton Park Oulton Park Circuit is a motor racing track in the small village of Little Budworth, Cheshire, England. It is about from Winsford, from Chester city centre, from Northwich and from Warrington with a nearby rail connection along the Mid-Cheshire Line. It occupies much of the area which was... |
April 3 |  Jean-Éric VergneJean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
British GT 2010 British GT season The 2010 Avon Tyres British GT season was the 18th season of the British GT Championship. The season began on April 5 at Oulton Park and finished on October 16 at Donington Park after thirteen races, twelve held in the United Kingdom as well as a single overseas event at... |
| R2 | April 5 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Rupert Svendsen-Cook Rupert Svendsen-Cook Rupert Jack Svendsen-Cook is a British racing driver with Norwegian family history.-Career:Following a successful eight years in karting, Rupert stepped up to the Formula BMW Europe series in 2008 with Raikkonen Robertson Racing with some impressive results following into the 2009... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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| R3 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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| 2 | R4 | Silverstone (Arena) Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit is an English motor racing circuit next to the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. The circuit straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border, with the current main circuit entry on the Buckinghamshire side... |
May 1 | James Calado James Calado James John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999... |
James Calado James Calado James John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999... |
James Calado James Calado James John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
FIA GT1 World Championship 2010 RAC Tourist Trophy The 2010 RAC Tourist Trophy was an auto race held at the Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, Great Britain from 30 April–2 May. The event, the second round of the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship season, was among the first to use the revised Arena layout of the Silverstone... |
| R5 | May 2 | Alexander Sims Alexander Sims (racing driver) Alexander Sims is a British racing driver. He currently resides in Wansford. Sims is currently racing in GP3 Series with Status Grand Prix. He was the winner of the 2008 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award for promising young British drivers... |
Alexander Sims Alexander Sims (racing driver) Alexander Sims is a British racing driver. He currently resides in Wansford. Sims is currently racing in GP3 Series with Status Grand Prix. He was the winner of the 2008 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award for promising young British drivers... |
ART Grand Prix ART Grand Prix Lotus ART is a French motor racing team that competes in formula single-seaters in Europe. It was founded as ART Grand Prix in 1991.-Creation:... |
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| R6 | James Calado James Calado James John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999... |
Oliver Webb Oliver Webb Oliver "Oli" Webb is a British auto racing driver.-Karting:Webb began his career in karting at the age of nine, progressing up through the ranks in the Greater Manchester karting scene with the help of management from British Touring Car Championship driver Michael Bentwood... |
James Calado James Calado James John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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| 3 | R7 | Magny-Cours Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a motor racing circuit located in central France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers, some 250 km from Paris... |
May 22 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Oliver Webb Oliver Webb Oliver "Oli" Webb is a British auto racing driver.-Karting:Webb began his career in karting at the age of nine, progressing up through the ranks in the Greater Manchester karting scene with the help of management from British Touring Car Championship driver Michael Bentwood... |
Oliver Webb Oliver Webb Oliver "Oli" Webb is a British auto racing driver.-Karting:Webb began his career in karting at the age of nine, progressing up through the ranks in the Greater Manchester karting scene with the help of management from British Touring Car Championship driver Michael Bentwood... |
Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Ltd. is a motor-racing team that races in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, the British Formula Three Championship, and several junior formulae categories at a British and pan-European level... |
Superleague Formula 2010 Magny-Cours Superleague Formula round The 2010 Magny-Cours Superleague Formula round was a Superleague Formula round held on May 23, 2010, at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, Magny-Cours, France. It was the second round at the Magny-Cours circuit after it hosted its first Superleague Formula event in 2009... |
| R8 | May 23 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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| R9 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Oliver Webb Oliver Webb Oliver "Oli" Webb is a British auto racing driver.-Karting:Webb began his career in karting at the age of nine, progressing up through the ranks in the Greater Manchester karting scene with the help of management from British Touring Car Championship driver Michael Bentwood... |
Oliver Webb Oliver Webb Oliver "Oli" Webb is a British auto racing driver.-Karting:Webb began his career in karting at the age of nine, progressing up through the ranks in the Greater Manchester karting scene with the help of management from British Touring Car Championship driver Michael Bentwood... |
Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Ltd. is a motor-racing team that races in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, the British Formula Three Championship, and several junior formulae categories at a British and pan-European level... |
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| 4 | R10 |  HockenheimHockenheimring The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is an automobile racing track situated near the town of Hockenheim in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located on Bertha Benz Memorial Route. Amongst other motor racing events, it biennially hosts the Formula One German Grand Prix... |
May 29 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
ADAC GT Masters ADAC GT Masters The ADAC GT Masters is a grand tourer-based auto racing series founded by the international Stéphane Ratel Organisation and supported by the German ADAC automotive club. Similar to an earlier ADAC GT Cup series in the 1990s, the new GT Masters ran their first season in 2007... |
| R11 | May 30 |  Gabriel DiasGabriel Dias Gabriel Dias is a Brazilian racing driver. In 2010, he competed in the British Formula Three Championship.-External links:* *... |
Gabriel Dias Gabriel Dias Gabriel Dias is a Brazilian racing driver. In 2010, he competed in the British Formula Three Championship.-External links:* *... |
Hitech Racing Hitech Racing Hitech Racing is a British motor racing team. It was founded in 2002 by Dennis Rushen and David Hayle. The team started racing in the British Formula Three Championship in 2003.-Formula Three:... |
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| R12 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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| 5 | R13 | Rockingham Rockingham Motor Speedway Rockingham is the UK's most modern motorsport venue and Europe's fastest racing circuit, hosting corporate driving days, driver training, conferencing & exhibitions, vehicle manufacturing events, track days, testing, driving experiences and motorsport... |
July 17 | Oliver Webb Oliver Webb Oliver "Oli" Webb is a British auto racing driver.-Karting:Webb began his career in karting at the age of nine, progressing up through the ranks in the Greater Manchester karting scene with the help of management from British Touring Car Championship driver Michael Bentwood... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
British GT 2010 British GT season The 2010 Avon Tyres British GT season was the 18th season of the British GT Championship. The season began on April 5 at Oulton Park and finished on October 16 at Donington Park after thirteen races, twelve held in the United Kingdom as well as a single overseas event at... |
| R14 | July 18 | Daniel McKenzie Daniel McKenzie (racing driver) Daniel McKenzie is a professional British racing driver from England.-Early career:Like most young drivers, McKenzie began his career in karting, racing in the Junior Rotax class before making his car racing debut in the Radical SR4 Biduro Championship in 2005, where he finished in fourth... |
Daniel McKenzie Daniel McKenzie (racing driver) Daniel McKenzie is a professional British racing driver from England.-Early career:Like most young drivers, McKenzie began his career in karting, racing in the Junior Rotax class before making his car racing debut in the Radical SR4 Biduro Championship in 2005, where he finished in fourth... |
Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Ltd. is a motor-racing team that races in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, the British Formula Three Championship, and several junior formulae categories at a British and pan-European level... |
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| R15 | Oliver Webb Oliver Webb Oliver "Oli" Webb is a British auto racing driver.-Karting:Webb began his career in karting at the age of nine, progressing up through the ranks in the Greater Manchester karting scene with the help of management from British Touring Car Championship driver Michael Bentwood... |
Felipe Nasr Felipe Nasr Luíz Felipe de Oliveira Nasr is a Brazilian auto racing driver.-Karting:Nasr began karting in Brazil when he was seven years old... |
Felipe Nasr Felipe Nasr Luíz Felipe de Oliveira Nasr is a Brazilian auto racing driver.-Karting:Nasr began karting in Brazil when he was seven years old... |
Räikkönen Robertson Racing |
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| 6 | R16 |  Spa-FrancorchampsCircuit de Spa-Francorchamps The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race. It is also home to the all Volkswagen club event, 25 Hours of Spa, run by the Uniroyal Fun Cup. It is one of the most challenging race tracks in the world, mainly due to its... |
July 30 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
FIA GT1 World Championship 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship season The 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship season was the debut season of the FIA GT1 World Championship, a motor racing competition reserved for FIA GT1 cars. The championship was a replacement for the FIA GT Championship which was held from 1997 to 2009... 24 Hours of Spa |
| R17 | Felipe Nasr Felipe Nasr Luíz Felipe de Oliveira Nasr is a Brazilian auto racing driver.-Karting:Nasr began karting in Brazil when he was seven years old... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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| R18 | July 31 | Oliver Webb Oliver Webb Oliver "Oli" Webb is a British auto racing driver.-Karting:Webb began his career in karting at the age of nine, progressing up through the ranks in the Greater Manchester karting scene with the help of management from British Touring Car Championship driver Michael Bentwood... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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| 7 | R19 | Thruxton Thruxton Circuit Thruxton Circuit is a motor racing circuit located near the village of Thruxton in Hampshire, England which is used to host a number of motorsport events including British Touring Cars and Formula 3 racing.... |
August 7 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
James Calado James Calado James John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999... |
James Calado James Calado James John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
British Truck Grand Prix |
| R20 | August 8 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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| R21 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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| 8 | R22 | Silverstone (Bridge) Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit is an English motor racing circuit next to the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. The circuit straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border, with the current main circuit entry on the Buckinghamshire side... |
August 14 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
James Calado James Calado James John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
British GT 2010 British GT season The 2010 Avon Tyres British GT season was the 18th season of the British GT Championship. The season began on April 5 at Oulton Park and finished on October 16 at Donington Park after thirteen races, twelve held in the United Kingdom as well as a single overseas event at... |
| R23 | August 15 |  Carlos HuertasCarlos Huertas Carlos Huertas is a Colombian racing driver. He has competed in such series as Formula BMW and the British Formula Three Championship.-External links:* *... |
Adriano Buzaid Adriano Buzaid -Formula Ford:Having been a finalist in IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan's Stock Car Junior selections, Buzaid moved to the UK to compete in the 2006 British Formula Ford Championship for Eau Rouge Motorsport... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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| R24 | Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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| 9 | R25 | Snetterton Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit is a motor racing circuit in Norfolk, England. Owned by MotorSport Vision, it is situated on the A11 road some 20 km north-east of the town of Thetford and 30 km south-west of the city of Norwich... |
August 29 | Adriano Buzaid Adriano Buzaid -Formula Ford:Having been a finalist in IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan's Stock Car Junior selections, Buzaid moved to the UK to compete in the 2006 British Formula Ford Championship for Eau Rouge Motorsport... |
William Buller William Buller (racing driver) William Buller is a British racing driver.-T Cars:After successful spells in both karting and mini stocks, Buller made his circuit racing debut in the 2007 T Cars championship; the series designed for aspiring racing drivers between fourteen and seventeen years of age... |
Jean-Éric Vergne Jean-Eric Vergne Jean-Éric Vergne is a professional racing driver from France. He was the 2010 British Formula Three champion.-Karting:... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
British GT 2010 British GT season The 2010 Avon Tyres British GT season was the 18th season of the British GT Championship. The season began on April 5 at Oulton Park and finished on October 16 at Donington Park after thirteen races, twelve held in the United Kingdom as well as a single overseas event at... |
| R26 | August 30 | James Calado James Calado James John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999... |
Gabriel Dias Gabriel Dias Gabriel Dias is a Brazilian racing driver. In 2010, he competed in the British Formula Three Championship.-External links:* *... |
Hitech Racing Hitech Racing Hitech Racing is a British motor racing team. It was founded in 2002 by Dennis Rushen and David Hayle. The team started racing in the British Formula Three Championship in 2003.-Formula Three:... |
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| R27 | Adriano Buzaid Adriano Buzaid -Formula Ford:Having been a finalist in IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan's Stock Car Junior selections, Buzaid moved to the UK to compete in the 2006 British Formula Ford Championship for Eau Rouge Motorsport... |
Adriano Buzaid Adriano Buzaid -Formula Ford:Having been a finalist in IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan's Stock Car Junior selections, Buzaid moved to the UK to compete in the 2006 British Formula Ford Championship for Eau Rouge Motorsport... |
Adriano Buzaid Adriano Buzaid -Formula Ford:Having been a finalist in IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan's Stock Car Junior selections, Buzaid moved to the UK to compete in the 2006 British Formula Ford Championship for Eau Rouge Motorsport... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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| 10 | R28 | Brands Hatch Brands Hatch Brands Hatch is a motor racing circuit near West Kingsdown in Kent, England. First used as a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently holds many British and international racing events... |
September 25 | Oliver Webb Oliver Webb Oliver "Oli" Webb is a British auto racing driver.-Karting:Webb began his career in karting at the age of nine, progressing up through the ranks in the Greater Manchester karting scene with the help of management from British Touring Car Championship driver Michael Bentwood... |
Oliver Webb Oliver Webb Oliver "Oli" Webb is a British auto racing driver.-Karting:Webb began his career in karting at the age of nine, progressing up through the ranks in the Greater Manchester karting scene with the help of management from British Touring Car Championship driver Michael Bentwood... |
Oliver Webb Oliver Webb Oliver "Oli" Webb is a British auto racing driver.-Karting:Webb began his career in karting at the age of nine, progressing up through the ranks in the Greater Manchester karting scene with the help of management from British Touring Car Championship driver Michael Bentwood... |
Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Ltd. is a motor-racing team that races in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, the British Formula Three Championship, and several junior formulae categories at a British and pan-European level... |
British GT 2010 British GT season The 2010 Avon Tyres British GT season was the 18th season of the British GT Championship. The season began on April 5 at Oulton Park and finished on October 16 at Donington Park after thirteen races, twelve held in the United Kingdom as well as a single overseas event at... |
| R29 | September 26 | Felipe Nasr Felipe Nasr Luíz Felipe de Oliveira Nasr is a Brazilian auto racing driver.-Karting:Nasr began karting in Brazil when he was seven years old... |
Daniel McKenzie Daniel McKenzie (racing driver) Daniel McKenzie is a professional British racing driver from England.-Early career:Like most young drivers, McKenzie began his career in karting, racing in the Junior Rotax class before making his car racing debut in the Radical SR4 Biduro Championship in 2005, where he finished in fourth... |
Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Ltd. is a motor-racing team that races in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, the British Formula Three Championship, and several junior formulae categories at a British and pan-European level... |
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| R30 | Daniel McKenzie Daniel McKenzie (racing driver) Daniel McKenzie is a professional British racing driver from England.-Early career:Like most young drivers, McKenzie began his career in karting, racing in the Junior Rotax class before making his car racing debut in the Radical SR4 Biduro Championship in 2005, where he finished in fourth... |
James Calado James Calado James John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999... |
James Calado James Calado James John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999... |
Carlin Carlin Motorsport Carlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:... |
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Standings
With an extra round at each meeting, the championship's point system was altered slightly for the 2010 season. The first and third races offered points using the system that had been used in 2009 (20-15-12-10-8-6-4-3-2-1), with an extra point for the fastest lap. The second race again saw the top ten being awarded points, but the points system rewarded less points; using the points scale 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1, with two points for fastest lap.EWLINE
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See also
- 2010 Formula Three Euroseries season2010 Formula Three Euroseries seasonThe 2010 Formula 3 Euro Series season was the eighth championship year of the Formula 3 Euro Series. It began on 10 April at Circuit Paul Ricard and finished on 17 October at Hockenheim after eighteen races at nine meetings...
- 2010 GP3 Series season2010 GP3 Series seasonThe 2010 GP3 Series season was the first season of the GP3 Series, a feeder series for the GP2 Series. The championship was contested over sixteen races held at eight rounds, beginning on May 8 at Circuit de Catalunya and ending on September 12 at Autodromo Nazionale Monza...
- 2010 Masters of Formula 32010 Masters of Formula 3The 2010 Masters of Formula 3 was the twentieth Masters of Formula 3 race, and was held at Circuit Park Zandvoort in the Netherlands on 6 June 2010....