2012 FIA Formula 3 European Championship


The 2012 FIA Formula 3 European Championship was the first edition of the FIA [Formula 3 European Championship]. It began at Hockenheim on 28 April, and finished on 21 October at the same venue after ten meetings, held jointly with the Formula 3 Euro Series and the British Formula Three Championship.

Prize tests

The top drivers in the final championship standings will be rewarded with a wide range of prize tests in various other racing categories. The top three drivers will receive a two-day test in a Formula Two Championship (established in 2009)|Formula Two] car. As well as that, the champion will receive a Formula One test with Scuderia Ferrari, and the runner-up will receive a Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters test.

Drivers and teams

Race calendar and results

A ten-round calendar was announced on 15 March 2012; made up of seven rounds at 2012 [Formula 3 Euro Series season|Formula 3 Euro Series] events, two British Formula 3 season|British Formula 3] events at Pau and Spa-Francorchamps, with the Norisring round being run as a championship round in both series.
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Championship standings

The second race at the Norisring was red-flagged after half the race had been completed due to torrential rain. As a result, series organisers only awarded half points to each of the classified finishers eligible to score points.