“designed to be the perfect driver training ground for both Formula 2 and, ultimately, Formula 1"  GP3 Series

So far the 7 season old series has produced 4 F1 drivers – Leclerc, Bottas, Ocon, Kyvat and Gutiérrez.  The young drivers must showcase their skills both in speed, use of DRS and also in managing tyres, just like they will have to do when they move up the motorsport ladder. And with two races per weekend and reverse grids, these skills will prove crucial in the battle to become GP3’s champion.

For 2018 the typical eight event calendar has increased to 9 race weekends, with all nine events on the calendar being part of the Formula One World Championship.  Seven rounds will be held on European soil, including a new event at Le Castellet in France, with another addition to the calendar to be held at Russia's Sochi street circuit.  The GP3 series gives drivers’ first-hand experience of racing in the Grand Prix environment and gaining the coveted F1 exposure. The Series races across Europe before a finale once again at the Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi, making it a global experience and giving the teams and drivers a taste of the pressure to come in the senior categories.