Formula 3 reveal 2025 car ahead of Italian Grand Prix at Monza

Formula 3 has revealed the new 2025 car that will be in action from next season ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.

The latest car has undergone a redevelopment aimed at giving young drivers progressing through the pyramid the very best opportunity to graduate up the ladder.

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With upgraded safety systems, performance updates, sustainability focuses, and all done at affordable costs, the F3 2025 car is built to promote closer racing and overtaking and produce even more wheel-to-wheel battles.

Powered by a bespoke six-cylinder 3.4-litre naturally-aspirated Mecachrome engine, the new F3 car will also run on Aramco’s advanced fuel, developed in line with the FIA’s 100% sustainable fuel standard for 2025. The new F3 car will also feature new Pirelli 16-inch tyres with a natural rubber component certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

The pre-penultimate step on the single-seater journey to Formula 1, F3’s newest car is also designed to accommodate the widest range of drivers possible with improved driver installation and cockpit ergonomics.

Following a shakedown at Varano in June with former F2 driver Tatiana Calderon driving, the F3 car has covered 2,000 kilometres in further tests, and is scheduled to continue a testing programme later this year.

Teams will get their hands on the new car themselves at the end of December 2024, with another two cars delivered in January 2025. Next year’s pre-season tests will be the first time drivers will be able to get behind the wheel of the F3 2025 car.

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Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “The F3 Championship continues to deliver exhilarating racing, close title fights and most importantly is a fundamental training ground for future members of the Formula 1 grid.

“It is important that the next generation of stars can continue to hone their skills in an F3 car designed to help all drivers progress through the motorsport pyramid. This new car also takes a significant step forward in our sustainability journey by running on fuel that meets the FIA’s 100% sustainability fuel standard, an innovation that will come to Formula 1 in 2026.

“I’m excited to see it on the track in 2025 and I want to pay tribute to the great collaboration between the FIA and our Team, led by Bruno Michel.”

Formula 3 CEO Bruno Michel added: “I am very pleased to unveil our new F3 car, which will race for the next three seasons. Just like the current F2 car, together with the FIA, we have designed a machine that is challenging, safe, and the perfect tool to prepare young drivers who aspire to race in F1 in the future.

“The 2025 F3 car has been designed to provide exciting racing, with a lot of overtaking opportunities. We have also worked to ensure this new car fits all types of drivers, taking into account the FIA’s requirements regarding the steering effort. With this in mind, we have enhanced our car’s driveability and comfort to further ensure the new generation car is more inclusive.

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“I’m also very proud of reaching another important milestone in terms of sustainability: thanks to our partner Aramco, the F3 car will run on advanced fuel, meeting the FIA 100% sustainable fuel standard as early as 2025, and several parts of the F3 2025 will use recycled carbon.

“As always, controlling costs has remained a hot topic when designing the F3 2025, so we have made sure to keep them as low as possible. We have also ensured that this new car can be managed with 11 operational people, as per the Sporting Regulations.

“Once again, I would like to thank our partners Aramco, Pirelli, Dallara, and Mecachrome, whose expertise and knowhow make this new car the best tool to prepare the F3 drivers on their way to the pinnacle of motorsport.”