Australian Formula 3

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The Kumho Tyres Australian Formula 3 Championship is a fully approved FIA Formula 3 category,and is now the Official Australian Drivers' Championship. Taking over from Australian Formula 2 in 1999, it has grown into the premier Australian Open wheel category.

Winners of the Australian Formula 3 Championship are given the opportunity to test with the Australian A1 team

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[edit] List of Champions

Note: Official national title status was granted by the Confederation of Australian Motorsport for 2001 onwards, with Gold Star status for the Australian Drivers' Championship following in 2005.

Year Champion Vehicle Team
1999 Flag of Australia Paul Stephenson Dallara F396 - Toms Toyota
2000 Flag of Australia Paul Stephenson Dallara F396 - Toms Toyota
2001 Flag of Australia Peter Hackett Dallara F301 - Alfa Romeo Piccola Scuderia
2002 Flag of Australia James Manderson Dallara F301 - Spiess Opel Team BRM
2003 Flag of Australia Michael Caruso Dallara F301 - Novamotor Fiat Piccola Scuderia
2004 Flag of Australia Karl Reindler Dallara F301 - Spiess Opel Team BRM
2005 Flag of Australia Aaron Caratti Dallara F304 - Sodemo Renault Insight F3
2006 Flag of the United Kingdom Ben Clucas Dallara F304 - Sodemo Renault Team BRM
2007 Flag of Australia Tim Macrow Dallara F304 - Spiess Opel Cooltemp Racing/Scud Racing
2008

[edit] Notable alumni (Non Champions)

  • Flag of Australia Christian Jones - A1 Grand Prix Driver, Asian F3 Champion
  • Flag of Australia Barton Mawer - A1 Grand Prix Test Driver
  • Flag of Australia Ian Dyk - A1 Grand Prix Driver
  • Flag of Australia Will Power - Champcar & A1 Grand Prix Driver
  • Flag of Australia Marcus Marshall - Champcar & A1 Grand Prix Driver
  • Flag of Australia Chris Alajajian - A1 Grand Prix Driver (Team Lebanon), V8 Supercars
  • Flag of New Zealand Daniel Gaunt - Indy Pro Series, Formula Atlantic

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