FIA Formula 3

The second rung of the F1 feeder ladder — spec chassis, 3.4 L V6, F1 support-race weekends.

👥1 per team🌤outdoor

What is FIA Formula 3?

The FIA Formula 3 Championship, run since 2019, is the second rung of the F1 feeder ladder. Cars use a spec Dallara F3 chassis and Mecachrome V6 engine, racing on F1 support weekends. Alumni include Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and George Russell.

Quick facts

Category

Motor Sports

Type

Individual

Players

1 per team

Where played

outdoor

Country of origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Estimated origin

Historical F3 dates to 1950; current FIA F3 championship since 2019

Olympic

No

Popularity

major

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-24.verified