GP3
Completed championship · 2010 - 2018GP3 was the compact, high-pressure junior championship that sat below GP2 and helped turn promising Formula 3-level drivers into Grand Prix-weekend professionals.
The series was not as glamorous as GP2, but it was often just as ruthless. GP3 placed young drivers into the rhythm of the Formula 1 paddock: tight qualifying, short races, identical cars and limited room to hide. It became a bridge between national single-seater racing and the higher FIA ladder. This page follows the seasons, teams, circuits and drivers of the category that later gave way to modern FIA Formula 3.Interesting facts
- GP3 was launched as a junior feeder series below GP2.
- The championship often supported Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends.
- Its role was absorbed by FIA Formula 3 from 2019.
Explore the championship
Seasons
Follow the championship season by season, from 2010 to 2018. Current status: Completed championship.
Drivers
Explore driver profiles, standings, race starts and title battles. The title benchmark is Esteban Gutierrez.
Teams
See how teams shaped the championship through entries, standings and race wins. The title benchmark is Not available.
Tracks
Browse the circuits and venues that define this racing series. The most familiar stop is Catalunya.
Races
Open the race and Grand Prix history behind the championship. The most frequent race is Barcelona GP3.
Cars
Compare winning cars, chassis and manufacturers across the results. The standout winner is GP3/13.
Season and race snapshot
| First race | 2010 Barcelona GP3 |
|---|---|
| Latest race | 2018 Abu Dhabi GP3 |
| Latest season | 2018 |
| Latest driver champion | Anthoine Hubert (2018) |
|---|---|
| Races with results | 76 |
Drivers by titles
Esteban Gutierrez
|
1 |
Valtteri Bottas
|
1 |
Mitch Evans
|
1 |
Daniil Kvyat
|
1 |
Alex Lynn
|
1 |
Drivers by race wins
Giuliano Alesi
|
4 |
Jake Hughes
|
3 |
Patric Niederhauser
|
3 |
Rio Haryanto
|
2 |
Antonio Felix da Costa
|
2 |
Teams by race wins
| ART Grand Prix | 13 |
| Trident Racing | 13 |
| Status Grand Prix | 7 |
| Arden International | 7 |
| Marussia Manor Racing | 5 |
Most used tracks
| Catalunya | 9 |
Spa-Francorchamps
|
9 |
Monza
|
9 |
Silverstone
|
9 |
Hungaroring
|
9 |
Most frequent races
| Barcelona GP3 | 9 |
| Spa GP3 | 9 |
| Silverstone GP3 | 9 |
| Monza GP3 | 9 |
| Hungaroring GP3 | 9 |
Cars by race wins
| Dallara GP3/13 | 26 |
| Dallara GP3/16 | 25 |
| Dallara GP3/10 | 24 |
Manufacturers by race wins
| Dallara | 75 |
Championship by eras
| Era | Years | Seasons | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2010 - 2018 | 9 | 76 |
Championship FAQ
When did GP3 start?
GP3 starts on this timeline in 2010.
How many seasons are covered?
This championship page covers 9 seasons, from 2010 to 2018.
Who has the most driver titles?
Esteban Gutierrez sets the title benchmark here with 1 championships.
Which team has the most race wins?
ART Grand Prix is the leading team by race wins here, with 13 victories.
Which track appears most often?
Catalunya is the most frequent venue on this championship page, with 9 races.