2013 GP3 Series

Season of motor racing competitions July 2024 GP3 Series 2013 Parent series:GP2 Series Drivers' Champion: Daniil Kvyat Teams' Champion: ART Grand Prix thumb|Daniil Kvyat (pictured in 2015), the 2013 champion The 2013 GP3 Series was the fourth season of the GP3 Series, a motor racing championship that acted as a third-tier feeder series for Formula One and sister series GP2. The season introduced a new car, the GP3/13, built by Italian racing car manufacturer Dallara.http://www.gp3series.com/News/2012/06_June/GP3-Series-announce-new-generation-car/ GP3 Series announce new generation car 5 June 2012 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 28 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120808194327/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2012/06_June/GP3-Series-announce-new-generation-car/ 8 August 2012 dead The engine was upgraded to a naturally-aspirated 400bhp V6 unit supplied by AER,http://www.gp3series.com/News/2012/07_July/GP313-car-gets-first-shakedown/ GP3/13 development car gets first shakedown 12 July 2012 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 28 August 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120922160908/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2012/07_July/GP313-car-gets-first-shakedown/ 22 September 2012 13 July 2012 Freeman Glenn New GP3 car completes first test https://www.autosport.com/fia-f3/news/new-gp3-car-completes-first-test-4456660/4456660/ Autosport 9 April 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20230131235423/https://www.autosport.com/fia-f3/news/new-gp3-car-completes-first-test-4456660/4456660/ 31 January 202329 May 2014 Concept of GP3 Series https://www.jenzermotorsport.ch/en/about-us/archive?view=article&id=172:concept-gp3-series&catid=26 9 April 2025 and the car also featured a new nose, sidepods and engine cover.6 June 2012 Esler William New car for GP3 https://www.skysports.com/more-sports/motor-racing/news/15749/7797494/new-car-for-gp3 Sky Sports 9 April 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250409003910/https://www.skysports.com/more-sports/motor-racing/news/15749/7797494/new-car-for-gp3 9 April 2025 The car was estimated to be three seconds per lap than the previous chassis, which was proven correct during pre-season testing.GP3 Series announce line up for 2013–15 http://www.gp3series.com/News/2012/10_Oct/GP3-Series-announce-line-up-for-2013-15/ GP3Series.com GP2 Series Limited 1 October 2012 1 October 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121004045825/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2012/10_Oct/GP3-Series-announce-line-up-for-2013-15/ 4 October 2012 Sainz Jr fastest as second generation GP3 car makes its debut http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/quickest-at-Estoril-pre-season-test/ GP3Series.com GP2 Series Ltd. 20 February 2013 21 February 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130223050434/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/quickest-at-Estoril-pre-season-test/ 23 February 2013 The championship title was secured by Daniil Kvyat with a race to spare after three consecutive feature race wins in Spa, Monza and Abu Dhabi.http://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/sensational-daniil-kvyat-clinches-gp3-title-1.1250442 Sensational Daniil Kvyat clinches GP3 title Prashant N.D. 2 November 2013 Gulf News Al Nisr Publishing 3 November 2013 He had a thirty-point advantage on ART Grand Prix's Facu Regalia, who finished as runner-up. Regalia's teammate Conor Daly, who was the feature race winner at Valencia, finished in third. Tio Ellinas, who led the drivers' standings until the first race at Spa, bookended the season with victories in both the first race and the final race of the season to finish fourth. Jack Harvey completed the top five, helping ART Grand Prix to claim the teams' championship.23 December 2013 Allen Peter 2013 GP3 Series season review https://formulascout.com/2013-gp3-series-season-review/13496 Formula Scout Teams and drivers The following teams and drivers competed in the 2013 season: Team No. Car number Driver name Rounds FRA ART Grand PrixTeams & Drivers — ART Grand Prix http://www.gp3series.com/Teams-and-Drivers/Teams/ART-Grand-Prix/ GP3Series.com GP2 Series Ltd. 13 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130320172240/http://www.gp3series.com/Teams-and-Drivers/Teams/ART-Grand-Prix/ 20 March 2013 dead 1 USA Conor Dalyhttp://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/04_April/Conor-Daly Conor Daly remains with ART GP 25 April 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 25 April 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131109043912/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/04_April/Conor-Daly/ 9 November 2013 All 2 ARG Facu Regaliahttp://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/Regalia/ Facu Regalia announced at ART Grand Prix 15 February 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 15 February 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131109041113/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/Regalia/ 9 November 2013 All 3 GBR Jack HarveyBritish F3 champion Jack Harvey switches to GP3 with Lotus in 2013 http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/104791 Matt Beer Autosport Haymarket Publications 11 December 2012 11 December 2012 All AUS MW ArdenArden International competed under an Australian license. 4 ESP Carlos Sainz Jr.http://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2012/12/visoiu-to-race-for-mw-arden-alongside-red-bull-pair/ Visoiu to race for MW Arden alongside Red Bull pair 21 December 2012 The Checkered Flag BlackEagleMedia Network 21 December 2012 Peter Allen All 5 ROU Robert Vișoiu All 6 RUS Daniil Kvyat All GBR Carlin 7 MAC Luís Sá Silvahttp://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/Carlin/ Carlin join forces with Luis Sa Silva 14 February 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 14 February 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131109041030/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/Carlin/ 9 November 2013 Sá Silva is an Angolan driver who competed under a Macanese licence as Angola was not permitted to grant Grade A licenses. All 8 GBR Nick Yellolyhttp://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/Nick-Yelloly-completes-Carlin-squad/ Yelloly aims for GP3 title with Carlin 18 February 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 18 February 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131109041144/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/Nick-Yelloly-completes-Carlin-squad/ 9 November 2013 All 9 ARG Eric Lichtensteinhttp://www.motorstv.com/car/single-seater/gp3-series/13092012/formula-ford-ace-make-gp3-step-carlin Formula Ford ace to make GP3 step with Carlin Allen Peter 13 September 2012 motorstv.com Motors TV 13 September 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130614082153/http://www.motorstv.com/car/single-seater/gp3-series/13092012/formula-ford-ace-make-gp3-step-carlin 14 June 2013 1–5 GBR Alexander SimsSims joins Yelloly and Sa Sila at Spa-Francorchamps http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/08_August/Alexander-Sims-driving-Carlin-in-Spa/ GP3Series.com GP2 Series Ltd. 22 August 2013 22 August 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131103160014/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/08_August/Alexander-Sims-driving-Carlin-in-Spa/ 3 November 2013 6–8 CHE Jenzer Motorsport 10 VEN Samin Gómezhttp://www.stopandgo.tv/news/campionati/gp3/it/nel-2013-unaltra-ragazza-al-via-della-gp3-series-samin-gomez.html Nel 2013 un'altra ragazza al via della GP3 Series: Samin Gomez Rubino Jacopo 28 August 2012 stopandgo.tv Stop & Go it 28 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109040248/http://www.stopandgo.tv/news/campionati/gp3/it/nel-2013-unaltra-ragazza-al-via-della-gp3-series-samin-gomez.html 9 November 2013 dead14 February 2013 Samin Gomez in GP3 https://jenzermotorsport.com/en/about-us/archive?view=article&id=400:press-release-04-2013&catid=13 Jenzer Motorsport 9 April 2025 All 11 CHE Patric Niederhauserhttp://www.speedweek.de/art_32281.html Jenzer verlängert mit Patric Niederhauser 26 January 2013 Speedweek.de de 26 January 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot 27 January 2013 Allen Peter Niederhauser confirmed to stay at Jenzer for 2013 https://formulascout.com/niederhauser-confirmed-to-stay-at-jenzer-for-2013/3936 Formula Scout 9 April 2025 All 12 CHE Alex Fontanahttp://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290630/lotus-f1-junior-team-drivers-announced/ Lotus F1 Junior Team drivers announced 15 February 2013 GPUpdate.net JHED Media BV 15 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130218040956/http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290630/lotus-f1-junior-team-drivers-announced/ 18 February 2013 dead All GBR Marussia Manor Racing 14 CYP Tio Ellinashttp://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/04_April/Tio-Ellinas-confirmed-at-Marussia-Manor-Racing-for-GP3-Series-attack/ Tio Ellinas confirmed at Marussia Manor Racing for GP3 Series attack 22 April 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 22 April 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131109041117/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/04_April/Tio-Ellinas-confirmed-at-Marussia-Manor-Racing-for-GP3-Series-attack/ 9 November 2013 All 15 GBR Ryan Cullenhttp://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/05_May/Cullen/ Ryan Cullen competes Marussia Manor Racing Team 2 May 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 2 May 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131109041102/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/05_May/Cullen/ 9 November 2013 Cullen is an Irish driver who competed under a British racing licence. All 16 GBR Dino Zamparellihttp://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2013/02/zamparelli-joins-marussia-manor-gp3-squad/ Zamparelli Joins Marussia Manor GP3 Squad 19 February 2013 The Checkered Flag BlackEagleMedia Network 19 February 2013 All CAN Status Grand PrixStatus GP create partnership with iSport http://www.gp3series.com/News/2012/09_Sep/Status/ GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 21 September 2012 21 September 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131019173108/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2012/09_Sep/Status/ 19 October 2013 Status Grand Prix competed under a Canadian license. 17 SWE Jimmy ErikssonStatus GP joins with Eriksson http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/01_January/Status/ GP3Series.com GP2 Series Ltd. 25 January 2013 25 January 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131109041126/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/01_January/Status/ 9 November 2013 All 18 HKG Adderly Fonghttp://www.paddockscout.com/adderly-fong-confirms-gp3-ride-with-status/ Adderly Fong confirms GP3 ride with Status Allen Peter 14 March 2013 Paddock Scout 14 March 2013 1–3, 5–8 GBR Alexander Simshttp://statusgp.com/gp3/sims-returns-to-status-gp-line-up-for-one-off-gp3-round-at-nurburgring-2/ Sims returns to Status GP line-up for one-off GP3 round at Nurburgring Scott Tim 1 July 2013 Status Grand Prix 1 July 2013 1 July 2013 https://archive.today/20130701164341/http://statusgp.com/gp3/sims-returns-to-status-gp-line-up-for-one-off-gp3-round-at-nurburgring-2/ dead 4 19 GBR Josh WebsterRising British star Josh Webster joins Status GP http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/Rising-British-start-Josh-Webster-joins-Status-GP/ GP3Series.com GP2 Series Ltd. 21 February 2013 21 February 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131109041040/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/Rising-British-start-Josh-Webster-joins-Status-GP/ 9 November 2013 All GBR Bamboo EngineeringWTCC team Bamboo Engineering to enter GP3 Series in 2013 http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105600 Jamie O'Leary Autosport.com Haymarket Publications 18 February 2013 18 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130222064835/http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105600 22 February 2013 dead 20 GBR Lewis Williamsonhttp://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/05_May/Williamson/ Lewis Williamson signs for Bamboo Engineering GP3 2 May 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 2 May 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130506191629/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/05_May/Williamson/ 6 May 2013 1–7 21 GBR Melville McKeeBamboo signs Melville McKee http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/04_April/Bamboo-signs-McKee/ GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 26 April 2013 26 April 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130506191618/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/04_April/Bamboo-signs-McKee/ 6 May 2013 1–7 GBR Alice Powell2013 GP3 Series Round 8 Preview, Abu Dhabi, UAE http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/10_October/2013-GP3-Series-Round-8-Preview-Abu-Dhabi-UAE/ GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 31 October 2013 31 October 2013 Alice Powell returns to GP3 and will drive alongside Carmen Jorda for Bamboo Engineering...The Brit replaces Melville McKee, with Lewis Williamson not driving for the British squad for Round 8. dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131103000510/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/10_October/2013-GP3-Series-Round-8-Preview-Abu-Dhabi-UAE/ 3 November 2013 8 22 ESP Carmen JordáBamboo Engineering GP3 announce signing of Carmen Jorda http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/03_March/Carmen-Jorda-signs-with-Bamboo-Engineering/ GP3Series.com GP2 Series Ltd. 12 March 2013 12 March 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130320071444/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/03_March/Carmen-Jorda-signs-with-Bamboo-Engineering/ 20 March 2013 All ITA Trident 23 ITA Giovanni Venturinihttp://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/Giovanni-Venturini-completes-Tridents-GP3-line-up/ Giovanni Venturini completes Trident's GP3 line-up 26 February 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 26 February 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131109041048/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/Giovanni-Venturini-completes-Tridents-GP3-line-up/ 9 November 2013 All 24 ITA David Fumanellihttp://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/01_January/Fumanelli-joins-Trident/ David Fumanelli joins Trident Family in 2013 22 January 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 22 January 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131109041056/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/01_January/Fumanelli-joins-Trident/ 9 November 2013 1–7 IRL Robert Creganhttp://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/10_October/Robert-Cregan-to-drive-for-Trident-at-Abu-Dhabi/ Robert Cregan to drive for Trident at Abu Dhabi 30 October 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 30 October 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131101062829/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/10_October/Robert-Cregan-to-drive-for-Trident-at-Abu-Dhabi/ 1 November 2013 8 25 SMR Emanuele Zonzinihttp://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/01_January/Trident-announce-Emanuele-Zonzini-for-2013-season/ Trident sign Emanuele Zonzini for 2013 GP3 season 15 January 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 15 January 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130120013754/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/01_January/Trident-announce-Emanuele-Zonzini-for-2013-season/ 20 January 2013 All FIN Koiranen GPTeam profile: Koiranen GP http://www.gp3series.com/Teams-and-Drivers/Teams/Koiranen-Motorsport/ GP3Series.com GP2 Series Ltd. 8 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130227082450/http://www.gp3series.com/Teams-and-Drivers/Teams/Koiranen-GP/ 27 February 2013 dead 26 FIN Patrick KujalaVainio, Korjus and Kujala complete Koiranen GP line-up http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/Vainio-Korjus-and-Kujala-join-Koiranen-GP/ GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 11 February 2013 11 February 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130227083227/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/02_February/Vainio-Korjus-and-Kujala-join-Koiranen-GP/ 27 February 2013 All 27 FIN Aaro Vainio 1–7 GBR Dean StonemanDean Stoneman to reconquer single-seaters with Koiranen GP http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/10_October/Dean-Stoneman-to-reconquer-single-seaters-with-Koiranen-GP/ GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 18 October 2013 18 October 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131029153514/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/10_October/Dean-Stoneman-to-reconquer-single-seaters-with-Koiranen-GP/ 29 October 2013 8 28 EST Kevin KorjusKorjus moves to GP3 with Koiranen http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105420/ Autosport.com Haymarket Publications 5 February 2013 10 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20210423021921/https://www.autosport.com/fia-f3/news/kevin-korjus-moves-to-gp3-with-koiranen-4463697/4463697/ 23 April 2021 dead All Team changes The maximum grid size was formally capped at twenty-seven entries, down from the previous limit of thirty.GP3 Series reveals new 400bhp car to be raced from 2013 http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/102287 Autosport.com Haymarket Publications 6 September 2012 7 September 2012 GP3 plans to announce the nine teams that will compete in the category next year, with a limit of 27 cars on the grid. https://web.archive.org/web/20120911064153/http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/102287 11 September 2012 live After racing as Lotus GP in 2011 and 2012, ART Grand Prix reverted to using its original name in 2013. World Touring Car Championship team Bamboo Engineering replaced Atech CRS Grand Prix. Ocean Racing Technology withdrew from both the GP3 Series and sister series GP2 after the 2012 season. Their place in the GP3 Series was taken by Formula Renault 2.0 series regulars Koiranen Motorsport, competing under the name Koiranen GP. Driver changes Reigning champions ART Grand Prix saw two drivers leave the team, with Daniel Abt graduating to GP2 with the team and Aaro Vainio moving to new team Koiranen GP.Abt joins Calado at Lotus GP http://en.espnf1.com/gp2/motorsport/story/97708.html ESPN F1 19 December 2012 19 December 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121223063558/http://en.espnf1.com/gp2/motorsport/story/97708.html 23 December 2012 dead They were replaced by Facu Regalia, who competed in two rounds in 2012 for Jenzer Motorsport and Atech CRS GP, and reigning British Formula 3 champion Jack Harvey. MW Arden brought a brand new line up, with reigning champion Mitch Evans graduating with the team to GP2, Matias Laine moving to the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, and David Fumanelli moving to Trident Racing.16 January 2013 Arden's Mitch Evans graduates to GP2 series https://www.motorsport.com/fia-f2/news/arden-s-mitch-evans-graduates-to-gp2-series/430732/ 9 April 2025http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/f1/uutiset.shtml/2013/01/1693384/suomalaislupaus-otti-askeleen-lahemmas-f1-sarjaa Laine contest with P1 Motorsport in 2013 18 January 2013 MTV3 MTV Oy 18 January 2013 fi https://web.archive.org/web/20130121004135/http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/f1/uutiset.shtml/2013/01/1693384/suomalaislupaus-otti-askeleen-lahemmas-f1-sarjaa 21 January 2013 dead18 January 2013 Allen Peter Matias Laine joins P1 team for FR3.5 move https://formulascout.com/matias-laine-joins-p1-team-for-fr3-5-move/3749 Formula Scout They were replaced by two drivers from the Red Bull Junior Team, Formula Renault 2.0 Alps champion Daniil Kvyat and FIA European Formula 3 Championship driver Carlos Sainz Jr., as well as Robert Vișoiu, who previously raced for Jenzer Motorsport. Carlin also signed three new drivers, with Alex Brundle moving to the FIA World Endurance Championship, William Buller deciding to focus on the newly formed European Formula Three Championship, and António Félix da Costa moving to the Formula Renault 3.5 Series.Alex Brundle to race for OAK in 2013 World Endurance Championship Gary Watkins http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105764/ Autosport.com Haymarket Publications 28 February 2013 2 March 2013http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105392 Will Buller gets T-Sport European Formula 3 seat Simmons Marcus 4 February 2013 Autosport Haymarket 4 February 2013https://www.dn.pt/desporto/outras-modalidades/interior/mudanca-para-inglaterra-a-pensar-na-f1-2785715.html Mudança para Inglaterra a pensar na F1 Moving to England and thinking of Formula One pt Controlinveste Tiago Silva Pires 23 September 2012 25 September 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131104180540/https://www.dn.pt/desporto/outras-modalidades/interior/mudanca-para-inglaterra-a-pensar-na-f1-2785715.html 4 November 2013 5 April 2013 Allen Peter 2013 Formula Renault 3.5 Series driver-by-driver preview https://formulascout.com/2013-formula-renault-3-5-series-driver-by-driver-preview/5576 Formula Scout 9 April 2025 They were replaced by Luís Sá Silva, who moved from the now-defunct Formula 3 Euro Series, Nick Yelloly, who had been racing in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series in 2012, and Eric Lichtenstein, who placed third in the 2012 British Formula Ford championship. Jenzer Motorsport signed Samin Gómez to replace the outgoing Robert Vișoiu. She had previously driven for the team in the 2012 Formula Abarth championship. Marussia Manor Racing signed two new drivers for 2013, after Dmitry Suranovich switched to the FIA European Formula 3 Championship, and Fabiano Machado left motor racing.http://openracing.ru/news/6278 Дмитрий Суранович проведет сезон в FIA European Formula 3 Championship 27 February 2013 OpenRacing.ru ru 27 February 2013 Dmitry Suranovich will spend season in FIA European Formula 3 Championship https://web.archive.org/web/20200906165123/http://openracing.ru/news/6278 6 September 2020 dead19 March 2013 Khorounzhiy Valentin 2013 FIA F3 European Championship driver-by-driver preview https://formulascout.com/fia-f3-european-championship-2013-driver-by-driver-preview/4962 Formula Scout 9 April 2025 They were replaced by Ryan Cullen, who raced in the 2012 British Formula Ford season, and Dino Zamparelli, who moved from the now-defunct Formula Two championship. Status Grand Prix brought a completely new line up after the departure of all three of their 2012 drivers; Marlon Stöckinger moved to Formula Renault 3.5, Alice Powell joined F3 Cup, and Lewis Williamson switched to series newcomers Bamboo Engineering.GP3 racer Alice Powell signs up for 2013 F3 Cup http://www.f3cup.co.uk/news/alice-powell-signs-up-for-2013-f3-cup-campaign.aspx MotorSport Vision Formula Three Cup Motorsport Vision 7 June 2013 20 March 2013 https://archive.today/20130711153007/http://www.f3cup.co.uk/news/alice-powell-signs-up-for-2013-f3-cup-campaign.aspx 11 July 2013 dead They were replaced by three rookies in Jimmy Eriksson, the 2012 German Formula Three champion, Adderly Fong, who placed third in the National Class of the 2012 British Formula 3 Championship, and Josh Webster, who moved from the Formula Renault BARC championship. Newcomers Bamboo Engineering signed one rookie, Melville McKee, who contested the 2012 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, to drive alongside Lewis Williamson and Carmen Jordá, the latter leaving the now-defunct Ocean Racing Technology. Roberto La Rocca had originally been scheduled to drive the car, but was forced to withdraw due to uncertainty over his sponsorship following the death of Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez.Carmen Jorda replaces Roberto la Rocca in Bamboo GP3 team http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105969 Jamie O'Leary Autosport.com Haymarket Publications 12 March 2013 12 March 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20210420190439/https://www.autosport.com/fia-f3/news/carmen-jorda-replaces-roberto-la-rocca-in-bamboo-gp3-team-4465191/4465191/ 20 April 2021 dead Trident saw two of their 2012 drivers leave the series, as Antonio Spavone concentrated on Auto GP and Vicky Piria switched to the European F3 Open Championship. They were replaced by Sammarinese driver Emanuele Zonzini, who placed fifth in the 2012 Formula Abarth championship, and David Fumanelli. The second new team, Koiranen GP, signed two rookies to drive alongside Aaro Vainio. They were Formula Renault 2.0 Alps driver Patrick Kujala and Formula Renault 3.5 Series driver Kevin Korjus. Kevin Ceccon, who had raced for Ocean Racing Technology in 2012, returned to the GP2 Series.http://www.gp2series.com/News-Room/News/2013/03_March/Trident-Racing-to-field-Berthon-Ceccon-at-Sepang/ Trident Racing to field Berthon, Ceccon at Sepang 20 March 2013 GP2 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 20 March 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130324074643/http://www.gp2series.com/News-Room/News/2013/03_March/Trident-Racing-to-field-Berthon-Ceccon-at-Sepang/ 24 March 2013 From Atech CRS GP, Tamás Pál Kiss moved to Auto GP and Ethan Ringel returned to America to compete in the Indy Lights series.http://www.paddockscout.com/kiss-pal-tamas-will-race-in-auto-gp-at-the-hungaroring/ Kiss Pal Tamas will race in Auto GP at the Hungaroring 28 April 2013 paddockscout.com Paddock Scout 28 April 2013 Mid-season changes Alexander Sims replaced Adderly Fong at Status Grand Prix for the round at the Nürburgring as Fong had a clashing race in China. Sims then returned to the series full-time from Spa-Francorchamps, replacing Eric Lichtenstein at Carlin after Lichtenstein was unable to pay for his seat.4 September 2013 Alley Sims retains Carlin GP3 seat https://racer.com/2013/09/04/sims-retains-carlin-gp3-seat/ 9 April 2025 Both Robert Cregan and Alice Powell returned to the series for the final round at the Yas Marina Circuit, replacing David Fumanelli and Melville McKee at Trident and Bamboo Engineering respectively. 2010 FIA Formula Two Champion Dean Stoneman also made his return to single seaters in this round, taking Aaro Vainio's seat at Koiranen GP. Calendar The official calendar for the 2013 series was unveiled on 19 December 2012.http://www.gp3series.com/News/2012/12_December/2013-GP3-Series-Calendar-revealed/ 2013 GP3 Series calendar revealed 19 December 2012 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 19 December 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130120013909/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2012/12_December/2013-GP3-Series-Calendar-revealed/ 20 January 2013 dead The format remained largely unchanged from 2012, with seven rounds of the championship in support of the 2013 Formula One season and sister series GP2, plus the addition of a stand-alone round at Circuit Ricardo Tormo.http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/04_April/GP3-Calendar/ GP3 Series adds Valencia to the 2013 calendar 2 April 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 2 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130405024333/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/04_April/GP3-Calendar/ 5 April 2013 dead Round Circuit/Location Country Date Supporting 1 R1 Circuit de Catalunya, Montmeló 11 May 2013 Spanish R2 12 May 2 R1 Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Cheste ESP Spain 16 June stand-alone event R2 3 R1 Silverstone Circuit 29 June 2013 British R2 30 June 4 R1 Nürburgring, Nürburg 6 July 2013 German R2 7 July 5 R1 Hungaroring, Mogyoród 27 July 2013 Hungarian R2 28 July 6 R1 Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 24 August 2013 Belgian R2 25 August 7 R1 Monza Circuit 7 September 2013 Italian R2 8 September 8 R1 Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi 2 November 2013 Abu Dhabi R2 3 NovemberSources:GP3 Series Calendar 2013 https://motorsportstats.com/series/gp3-series/calendar/2013 Motorsport Stats 17 March 2025 Calendar changes The series did not return to the Circuit de Monaco in 2013. The round scheduled to be held at the Valencia Street Circuit was discontinued after the European Grand Prix was removed from the 2013 Formula One season calendar. It was replaced by a stand-alone round at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, also in Valencia The round in Germany moved from the Hockenheimring to the Nürburgring, along with the 2013 German The 2013 season saw the GP3 Series hold a round outside Europe for the first time, with the final round of the championship scheduled to be held at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Results Round Circuit Pole position Fastest lapGP3 Fastest laps https://motorsportstats.com/series/gp3-series/results/2013 results.motorsportstats.com Motorsport Stats 29 December 2021 Winning driver Winning team Report 1 R1 ESP Circuit de Catalunya CYP Tio EllinasEllinas Barcelona pole Kevin Korjus recorded the fastest time in qualifying for the opening race at Barcelona, but started tenth after he and three other drivers received ten-place grid penalties for ignoring yellow flags in the practice session.http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/05_May/Barcelona-Post-Practice-penalties/ Barcelona Post Practice Penalties 11 May 2013 GP3 Series GP2 Motorsport Limited 11 May 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130711022342/http://www.gp3series.com/News/2013/05_May/Barcelona-Post-Practice-penalties/ 11 July 2013 Tio Ellinas was recognised as the pole-sitter for the race. CYP Tio Ellinas CYP Tio Ellinas GBR Marussia Manor Racing Report R2 EST Kevin Korjus FIN Aaro Vainio FIN Koiranen GP 2 R1 ESP Circuit Ricardo Tormo USA Conor Daly ESP Carlos Sainz Jr. USA Conor Daly FRA ART Grand Prix Report R2 GBR Melville McKee Carlos Sainz Jr. ROU Robert Vișoiu AUS MW Arden 3 R1 GBR Silverstone Circuit EST Kevin Korjus GBR Jack Harvey GBR Jack Harvey FRA ART Grand Prix Report R2 RUS Daniil Kvyat ITA Giovanni Venturini ITA Trident 4 R1 DEU Nürburgring ARG Facu Regalia ARG Facu Regalia ARG Facu Regalia FRA ART Grand Prix Report R2 GBR Melville McKee GBR Melville McKee GBR Bamboo Engineering 5 R1 HUN Hungaroring FIN Aaro Vainio FIN Aaro Vainio FIN Aaro Vainio FIN Koiranen GP Report R2 ARG Facu Regalia ROU Robert Vișoiu AUS MW Arden 6 R1 BEL Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps ESP Carlos Sainz Jr. RUS Daniil Kvyat RUS Daniil Kvyat AUS MW Arden Report R2 GBR Alexander Sims GBR Alexander Sims GBR Carlin 7 R1 ITA Monza Circuit RUS Daniil Kvyat RUS Daniil Kvyat RUS Daniil Kvyat AUS MW Arden Report R2 USA Conor Daly GBR Jack Harvey FRA ART Grand Prix 8 R1 ARE Yas Marina Circuit RUS Daniil Kvyat RUS Daniil Kvyat RUS Daniil Kvyat AUS MW Arden Report R2 GBR Nick Yelloly CYP Tio Ellinas GBR Marussia Manor RacingSource:GP3 Series Results 2013 https://motorsportstats.com/series/gp3-series/results/2013 Motorsport Stats 17 March 2025 Championship standings Scoring system Points were awarded to the top 10 classified finishers in the race 1, and to the top 8 classified finishers in the race 2. The pole-sitter in the race 1 also received four points, and two points were given to the driver who set the fastest lap inside the top ten in both the race 1 and race 2. No extra points were awarded to the pole-sitter in the race 2.GP3 Series - Season 2013 https://www.speedsport-magazine.com/motorsport/formula-level3/gp3-series/2013-points.html Speedsport Magazine 2, 3 17 March 2025 Race 1 points Position  1st   2nd   3rd   4th   5th   6th   7th   8th   9th   10th   Pole   FL Fastest lap set by a driver who finished inside the top ten  Points 25 18 15 12 10 8 6 4 2 1 4 2 Race 2 points Points were awarded to the top 8 classified finishers. Position  1st   2nd   3rd   4th   5th   6th   7th   8th   FL Fastest lap set by a driver who finished inside the top ten  Points 15 12 10 8 6 4 2 1 2 Drivers' championship Pos. Position Driver CATESP VALESP SILGBR NÜRDEU HUNHUN SPABEL MNZITA YMCARE PointsR1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2 1 RUS Daniil Kvyat 20 Ret 4 5 4 4 Ret 16 3 7 1 6 1 2 1 5 168 2 ARG Facu Regalia 24† 14 2 7 3 5 1 Ret 6 4 3 3 3 4 15 16 138 3 USA Conor Daly 3 5 1 8 22 Ret 10 9 2 8 2 2 Ret 8 4 3 126 4 CYP Tio Ellinas 1 4 6 4 5 6 2 6 11 10 8 Ret Ret 11 7 1 116 5 GBR Jack Harvey 6 6 10 12 1 7 3 10 4 5 Ret Ret 7 1 5 4 114 6 GBR Nick Yelloly 4 Ret 12 9 6 2 5 3 15 13 6 4 2 Ret 3 6 107 7 EST Kevin Korjus 8 2 3 6 2 9 20† 15 7 3 4 5 6 5 12 12 107 8 GBR Alexander Sims 8 2 5 1 5 6 2 7 77 9 FIN Aaro Vainio 5 1 7 2 11 8 14 11 1 9 20 22† 16 13 75 10 ESP Carlos Sainz Jr. 15 DSQ 5 3 13 13 6 5 5 2 Ret 13 9 9 DSQ 18 66 11 ROU Robert Vișoiu 9 19 8 1 12 Ret 11 23 8 1 9 8 Ret 10 10 11 44 12 GBR Lewis Williamson 11 7 19 17 25† 14 4 4 24 Ret 14 10 4 3 44 13 CHE Patric Niederhauser 2 3 13 Ret 15 11 12 8 25 15 Ret 9 8 Ret Ret 15 33 14 GBR Melville McKee 14 Ret 11 Ret 24 15 7 1 17 Ret 7 Ret 12 7 31 15 ITA Giovanni Venturini 12 8 15 13 8 1 16 14 9 6 11 11 11 Ret 11 9 26 16 GBR Dean Stoneman 6 2 20 17 CHE Alex Fontana 10 9 14 11 7 3 Ret 17 10 19 21 12 Ret Ret 13 10 18 18 GBR Dino Zamparelli Ret 15 9 10 10 Ret 9 7 12 20 10 7 Ret EX 9 8 13 19 ITA David Fumanelli 7 17 Ret Ret Ret 20 17 20 16 18 15 14 15 18 6 20 FIN Patrick Kujala Ret 16 21 15 Ret EX 13 13 14 11 13 20 10 12 8 19 5 21 HKG Adderly Fong 23 11 Ret Ret 9 Ret 20 17 Ret 16 19 20† 17 21 2 22 ARG Eric Lichtenstein 18 10 Ret Ret 14 10 Ret 21 18 16 0 23 MAC Luís Sá Silva 13 12 Ret 22 17 12 Ret 22 Ret 22 12 21† Ret 19 18 17 0 24 SWE Jimmy Eriksson 19 Ret 18 16 18 21† Ret 18 13 12 17 15 13 Ret 23 26 0 25 SMR Emanuele Zonzini 17 Ret 16 14 19 Ret 15 12 Ret Ret Ret 23 14 14 14 14 0 26 VEN state Samin Gómez 16 13 Ret 19 20 18 18 19 19 14 16 Ret 17 15 22 25 0 27 IRL Robert Cregan 16 13 0 28 GBR Josh Webster Ret Ret 17 18 16 16 Ret Ret 21 DSQ Ret 18 Ret 16 21 22 0 29 GBR Ryan Cullen 21 Ret 20 20 21 17 19 25 23 Ret 18 17 20 Ret 20 24 0 30 ESP Carmen Jordá 22 18 Ret 21 23 19 DSQ 24 22 21 19 19 18 17 Ret 23 0 31 GBR Alice Powell 19 20 0Pos. PositionDriverR1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2Points CATESP VALESP SILGBR NÜRDEU HUNHUN SPABEL MNZITA YMCARESources:GP3 Series Standings 2013 https://motorsportstats.com/series/gp3-series/standings/2013 Motorsport Stats 17 March 2025 Notes: † — Drivers did not finish the race, but were classified as they completed over 90% of the race distance. Teams' championship Pos. Position Team No. Car number CATESP VALESP SILGBR NÜRDEU HUNHUN SPABEL MNZITA YMCARE PointsR1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2 1 FRA ART Grand Prix 1 3 5 1 8 22 Ret 10 9 2 8 2 2 Ret 8 4 3 378 2 24† 14 2 7 3 5 1 Ret 6 4 3 3 3 4 15 16 3 6 6 10 12 1 7 3 10 4 5 Ret Ret 7 1 5 4 2 AUS MW Arden 4 15 DSQ 5 3 13 13 6 5 5 2 Ret 13 9 9 DSQ 18 278 5 9 19 8 1 12 Ret 11 23 8 1 9 8 Ret 10 10 11 6 20 Ret 4 5 4 4 Ret 16 3 7 1 6 1 2 1 5 3 FIN Koiranen GP 26 Ret 16 21 15 Ret EX 13 13 14 11 13 20 10 12 8 19 207 27 5 1 7 2 11 8 14 11 1 9 20 22† 16 13 6 2 28 8 2 3 6 2 9 20† 15 7 3 4 5 6 5 12 12 4 GBR Carlin 7 13 12 Ret 22 17 12 Ret 22 Ret 22 12 21† Ret 19 18 17 168 8 4 Ret 12 9 6 2 5 3 15 13 6 4 2 Ret 3 6 9 18 10 Ret Ret 14 10 Ret 21 18 16 5 1 5 6 2 7 5 GBR Marussia Manor Racing 14 1 4 6 4 5 6 2 6 11 10 8 Ret Ret 11 7 1 129 15 21 Ret 20 20 21 17 19 25 23 Ret 18 17 20 Ret 20 24 16 Ret 15 9 10 10 Ret 9 7 12 20 10 7 Ret EX 9 8 6 GBR Bamboo Engineering 20 11 7 19 17 25† 14 4 4 24 Ret 14 10 4 3 75 21 14 Ret 11 Ret 24 15 7 1 17 Ret 7 Ret 12 7 19 20 22 22 18 Ret 21 23 19 DSQ 24 22 21 19 19 18 17 Ret 23 7 CHE Jenzer Motorsport 10 16 13 Ret 19 20 18 18 19 19 14 16 Ret 17 15 22 25 51 11 2 3 13 Ret 15 11 12 8 25 15 Ret 9 8 Ret Ret 15 12 10 9 14 11 7 3 Ret 17 10 19 21 12 Ret Ret 13 10 8 ITA Trident 23 12 8 15 13 8 1 16 14 9 6 11 11 11 Ret 11 9 32 24 7 17 Ret Ret Ret 20 17 20 16 18 15 14 15 18 16 13 25 17 Ret 16 14 19 Ret 15 12 Ret Ret Ret 23 14 14 14 14 9 CAN Status Grand Prix 17 19 Ret 18 16 18 21† Ret 18 13 12 17 15 13 Ret 23 26 18 18 23 11 Ret Ret 9 Ret 8 2 20 17 Ret 16 19 20† 17 21 19 Ret Ret 17 18 16 16 Ret Ret 21 DSQ Ret 18 Ret 16 21 22Pos. PositionTeamNo. Car numberR1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2Points CATESP VALESP SILGBR NÜRDEU HUNHUN SPABEL MNZITA YMCARESources: Notes: † — Drivers did not finish the race, but were classified as they completed over 90% of the race distance. Footnotes References External links http://www.gp3series.com/ GP3 Series Category:GP3 Series seasons GP3 GP3 Series