Russell returns to Formula 3 with Hitech GP
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George Russell has been announced as the first driver for the Hitech Grand Prix team for the 2016 European Formula 3 Championship season.
Luis Leeds, Sergio Sette Camara and Niko Kari become the next generation of young drivers to be picked up by the Red Bull Junior Programme.
A number of rule changes affecting the FIA European Formula 3 Championship have come into effect, with drivers no longer allowed to jump straight into the series from karting.
The current Formula 3 chassis will remain in action until at least the end of 2019 as the FIA aim to reduce costs and reintroduce national F3 championships.
Silverstone will not host a round of the FIA European Formula 3 Championship in 2016 after being omitted from the calendar.
Lance Stroll has joined the Williams Martini Racing team as a development driver on top of his 2016 European Formula 3 commitments with Prema Powerteam.
The Checkered Flag looks back at the 2015 FIA European Formula 3 Championship season, where veteran Formula 3 ace Felix Rosenqvist finally secured the coveted title
Ben Barnicoat will link up with Prema Powerteam for the 2016 FIA European Formula 3 Championship season after moving on from Formula Renault 2.0.
Mick Schumacher has gained interest from Ferrari’s and Mercedes Youth programs after a successful F3 test with Prema Powerteam.
Two-time Brazilian Formula 3 champion Pedro Piquet will race in the European Formula 3 Championship in 2016.
Rene Rosin believes Lance Stroll has what it takes to progress further from his 2015 efforts to make a sustained challenge for the 2016 European Formula 3 Championship.
Canadian teenager Lance Stroll is aiming for the European Formula 3 Championship in 2016 after being retained by Prema Powerteam.
2014 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award winner George Russell has completed a test with McLaren as part of his prize for winning the award.
Felix Rosenqvist secured his thirteenth victory of the season after surviving four safety car periods and the race long challenge of Alexander Albon on Sunday at Hockenheim.
Alexander Sims lost his excellent fifth place finish from race two at Hockenheim after his Hitech Grand Prix car failed post-race scrutineering.
Antonio Giovinazzi secured the runners-up spot in the championship following his sixth victory of the season in race two at Hockenheim on Saturday.
Sixteen-year-old Lance Stroll took his maiden European Formula 3 Championship victory as he led a Prema Powerteam 1-2-3-4 at Hockenheim.
