FIA F3 started in 2010 as a stage below FIA F2. In the FIA F3, every car uses the same chassis, the same engine and the same tires. Therefore, it really depends on the driving performance of the drivers and the ability of the team to get the most out of the car. Many FIA F1 drivers had their professional start in the FIA F3.
On a Friday, there is one Free Practice session of 45 minutes and one Qualifying session of 30 minutes.
One Sprint Race will take place on Saturday, the length of which will be confirmed ahead of the first round of the 2022 season.
The Feature Race will take place on Sunday morning ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix. The length will also be confirmed ahead of the first round of the 2022 season.
A schedule will be issued in the leadup to every round to determine timings of each session.
The results of the final classification of Friday’s Qualifying session will determine the starting grid for Sunday’s Feature Race.
The starting grid of Saturday’s Sprint Race will be determined by reversing the top 12 finishers of Friday’s Qualifying session.
The driver who takes pole position following the final classification of Friday’s Qualifying session will be awarded with two points.
For the Sprint Race, the top 10 classified drivers will be awarded 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 points respectively.
For the Feature Race, the top 12 finishers will score 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 points respectively.
In each race, two points will be awarded to the driver who achieves the fastest lap time, providing he was in the top 10 positions of the final race classification. No point will be awarded if the fastest lap time is achieved by a driver who was classified outside the top ten positions.
