Return to Racing for the GP3 Series
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A step into the unknown is what the GP3 drivers face as the series heads to the Sakhir Circuit in Bahrain for the first time.
Welshman Seb Morris is positive of having a successful weekend in Bahrain due to only a few drivers having previous experience of the track.
With the last time he stepped onto the top step of the podium being the Italian Feature Race last season the return to winning ways has been a long time coming for the Swede.
In what was a strange weekend all round it was best showcased by Luca Ghiotto having his championship lead extended and then cut significantly in the same day.
After enduring a difficult season to date Jimmy Eriksson returned to winning ways in the GP3 Series Sprint Race.
Luca Ghiotto took victory in the rescheduled GP3 Series Feature Race, with closest title rival Esteban Ocon finishing in second place.
The GP3 Series Feature Race at the Sochi Autodrom has been cancelled following the necessity to repair the Armco barriers following Carlos Sainz Jr’s crash during Formula 1 practice.
Esteban Ocon secured his maiden GP3 Series Pole position in a dramatic qualifying session at the Sochi Autodrom on Saturday morning.
The GP3 drivers faced a difficult practice session in Sochi due to rain soaked track and low lighting.
GP3 debut for FIA F3 driver Michele Beretta this weekend in Russia with Trident Racing.
Round seven of the 2015 GP3 Series Championship starts today at the Sochi Autodrom in Russia.
Konstantin Tereschenko will fill the third seat for Campos Racing this weekend at Sochi alongside Alex Palou and Zaid Ashkanani.
French team DAMS are set to join the GP3 series for the 2016 season as it announces an end to it’s Formula Renault 3.5 programme
GP3 stalwarts Status Grand Prix have announced that they will not be renewing their entry for the 2016 season as they look to focus on a GP2 title assault
The Carlin and Status Grand Prix teams will leave GP3 at the end of 2015 to be replaced by DAMS and Virtuosi UK.
Jenson Button is set to stay with McLaren for the 2016 season and prolong his Formula 1 career with Woking- based team after weeks of speculation
F1 minnows Manor Marussia will be using the Mercedes Hybrid engines for the 2016 season after securing a deal with the German marque
