2016 FIA Formula 3 European Championship
The 2016 FIA Formula 3 European Championship was the 2016 season of a multi-event motor racing championship for single-seat open wheel formula racing cars that is held across Europe. The championship features drivers competing in two-litre Formula Three racing cars which conform to the technical regulations, or formula, for the championship. It is the fifth edition of the FIA [Formula 3 European Championship].
Felix Rosenqvist was the defending drivers' champion, but was unable to defend his title, because of a new rule which determined that drivers could spend no more than three years in the category. His team, Prema Powerteam, were the defending winners of the teams' championship.
2016 was the final season that the Dallara F312 chassis package, which débuted in the 2012 [FIA Formula 3 European Championship|2012 season], was used in competition, as a brand new chassis package was introduced for 2017.
Teams and drivers
The following teams and drivers competed during the 2016 season:Driver changes;Joining FIA European Formula 3
Team changes
CalendarA provisional ten-round calendar was announced on 2 December 2015.Championship standings;Scoring system
Teams' championshipPrior to each round of the championship, two drivers from each team – if applicable – were nominated to score teams' championship points.
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