1982 British Formula Three Championship

Motor racing competition in Britain 1982 British Formula 3 International Series 1981 1983 The 1982 British Formula Three Championship was the 32nd season of the British Formula Three Championship. The championship was clinched by Irish racing driver Tommy Byrne, driving for Murray Taylor Racing, with 101 points. The runner up was Argentine driver, Enrique Mansilla, driving for West Surrey Racing, who finished only three points behind Byrne despite funding challenges caused by the Falklands War.Enrique Mansilla,14/2/1957 https://www.historicracing.com/driverDetail.cfm?driverID=2684 The season also saw future Formula One stars Ayrton Senna and Martin Brundle win their first Formula Three races, Brundle at Oulton Park, and Senna at the non-championship race in November at Thruxton.1982 – Thruxton https://www.ayrtonsenna.com.br/en/piloto/formula-3/1982-thruxton/ The championship was contested over 20 races, starting with Silverstone on 7 March and ending with Thruxton on 24 October. Race calendar and results RoundCircuitDatePole positionFastest lapWinning driverWinning team1GBR Silverstone7 MarchIreland Tommy ByrneGBR Dave ScottIreland Tommy ByrneMurray Taylor Racing2GBR Thruxton14 MarchIreland Tommy ByrneIreland Tommy ByrneIreland Tommy ByrneMurray Taylor Racing3GBR Silverstone21 MarchGBR Dave ScottIreland Tommy ByrneGBR Dave ScottMint Engineering4GBR Thruxton12 AprilGBR Martin BrundleIreland Tommy ByrneIreland Tommy ByrneMurray Taylor Racing5GBR Mallory Park25 AprilIreland Tommy ByrneGBR James WeaverIreland Tommy ByrneMurray Taylor Racing6GBR Snetterton2 MayIreland Tommy ByrneIreland Tommy ByrneIreland Tommy ByrneMurray Taylor Racing7GBR Silverstone31 MayGBR James WeaverGBR James WeaverBRA Roberto MorenoIvens Lumar Racing8GBR Silverstone13 JuneGBR James WeaverITA Emanuele PirroN As Emanuele Pirro was not eligible for points due to fielding a European Formula 3 specification entry, Tommy Byrne received the bonus point for the fastest lap.ITA Emanuele PirroN As Emanuele Pirro and James Weaver were not eligible for points due to fielding European Formula 3 specification entries, Enrique Mansilla was awarded the winners' nine points.Euroracing9GBR Cadwell Park20 JuneARG Enrique MansillaARG Enrique MansillaBRA Roberto MorenoIvens Lumar Racing10GBR Silverstone27 JuneGBR James WeaverBRA Roberto MorenoBRA Roberto MorenoIvens Lumar Racing11GBR Brands Hatch11 JulyIreland Tommy ByrneARG Enrique MansillaIreland Tommy ByrneMurray Taylor Racing12GBR Mallory Park1 AugustARG Enrique MansillaIreland Tommy ByrneARG Enrique MansillaWest Surrey Racing13GBR Oulton Park7 AugustGBR Dave ScottARG Enrique MansillaARG Enrique MansillaWest Surrey Racing14GBR Brands Hatch15 AugustARG Enrique MansillaARG Enrique MansillaGBR Dave ScottMint Engineering15GBR Silverstone30 AugustGBR Martin BrundleUSA Davy JonesARG Enrique MansillaWest Surrey Racing16GBR Snetterton12 SeptemberARG Enrique MansillaGBR Martin BrundleARG Enrique MansillaWest Surrey Racing17GBR Oulton Park26 SeptemberGBR Martin BrundleGBR Dave ScottGBR Martin BrundleDave Price Racing18GBR Silverstone3 OctoberGBR Martin BrundleIreland Tommy ByrneIreland Tommy ByrneMurray Taylor Racing19GBR Brands Hatch10 OctoberGBR Martin BrundleARG Enrique MansillaGBR Dave ScottMint Engineering20GBR Thruxton24 OctoberGBR Martin BrundleGBR Martin BrundleGBR Martin BrundleDave Price RacingNCGBR Thruxton13 NovemberBRA Ayrton SennaBRA Ayrton SennaBRA Ayrton SennaWest Surrey Racing Championship Standings Pos.DriverCarTeamPts1Ireland Tommy ByrneRalt-Toyota RT3Murray Taylor Racing1012ARG Enrique MansillaRalt-Toyota RT3West Surrey Racing983GBR Dave ScottRalt-Toyota RT3Ralt-Volkswagen RT3Mint Engineering744GBR Martin BrundleRalt-Volkswagen RT3Dave Price Racing605GBR James WeaverRalt-Toyota RT3Eddie Jordan Racing536BRA Roberto MorenoRalt-Toyota RT3 Ralt-Alfa Romeo RT3Ivens Lumar Racing427GBR David SearsRalt-Toyota RT3117GBR Richard TrottRalt-Toyota RT3Anson Racing, Richard Trott Racing119BRA Luiz SchafferRalt-Toyota RT3Neil Trundle Racing1010SWI Mario HyttenRalt-Toyota RT3DB Motorsport811USA Davy JonesRalt-Toyota RT3Murray Taylor Racing612ESPCarlos AbellaRalt-Volkswagen RT3Nick Cook Racing, Galvani Racing512MEX Alfonso ToledanoRalt-Toyota RT3512GBR David LeslieMagnum -Toyota 823Robinson Motorsport, Eddie Jordan Racing512GBR Mike O'BrienAnson-Toyota SA3Luton Airport / Horizon512SWE Bengt TrägårdhRalt-Volkswagen RT3Dave Price Racing517GBR Mike WhiteRalt-Toyota RT3417ARG Enrique BenamoRalt-Toyota RT3417GBR Tim Lee-DaveyRalt-Toyota RT3420GBR Dave CoyneRalt-Toyota RT3320USA Peter ArtgetsingerRalt-Toyota RT3322GBR Calvin FishRalt-Toyota RT32 1982 / British Formula 3 http://www.racingyears.com/races.php?Races=1982&Champ=British%20Formula%203British Formula 3 1982 https://www.oldracingcars.com/f3/uk/1982/ Autosport 1982 F3 Seasonal survey Auto Hebdo n°350 06/01/1983 Bilan F3 Automobile Sport 82/83 https://archive.org/details/automobilesport80000unse/page/168/mode/2up?view=theater 168 7 April 2025 References N Category:British Formula Three Championship seasons Category:1982 in British motorsport