The GB3 Championship is a British open-wheel, single-seater racing series that began as BRDC F4 in 2013, became BRDC British F3 in 2016, and adopted its current name in mid-2021. The series has built a reputation for developing future Formula 1 drivers, including George Russell, Lando Norris and, more recently, Ollie Bearman. For the 2025 GB3 season, previous F1 Academy Champion Abbi Pulling features in the series.
Within the GB3 Championship, ten teams compete on a dedicated calendar with their own chassis just for the series. It also features a unique weekend format and points system, differing from those used in Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3.
Here’s a quick rundown of everything you need to know ahead of your first GB3 weekend.
2025 calendar and chassis
The 2025 GB3 season spans eight rounds across Europe. It began at Silverstone in April before moving on to Zandvoort, Spa, and the Hungaroring, then returned to Silverstone for Round 5 and Brands Hatch for Round 6. Two rounds remain: Donington Park on 4–5 October and Monza for the season finale on 18–19 October.
For the 2025 GB3 season, MSV introduced the new Tatuus MSV GB3-025 car (as seen below), which will be used this year and beyond. Designed to build on the outgoing car’s reputation, the GB3-025 marks the tenth season of collaboration between MSV and Tatuus. It features a completely revised chassis and F1-inspired aerodynamics, including the series’ first-ever use of DRS.
MSV and Tatuus have created the most advanced aerodynamic package ever produced at GB3 level, delivering 35% more downforce at the same drag compared with the 2024 car. The new machine also incorporates a titanium halo for enhanced safety and, thanks to the continued association with Pirelli—the official F1 tyre supplier—runs on wider tyres for improved grip and performance.
2025 GB3 Teams and Championship
This year the grid expanded to 10 teams, with Argenti (partnering with Prema) and Xcel Motorsport joining the eight existing outfits with GB3 experience. Rodin Motorsport, Hitech and JHR Developments have all won titles in the GB3 era, while Chris Dittmann Racing, Elite Motorsport, Fortec Motorsports, Hillspeed and VDR Racing have each taken race wins during this period as well.
Rodin Motorsport currently lead the Teams’ Standings with 662 points, with Hitech following with 572 and Hillspeed with 470.
As for Drivers’ Standings, Rodin Motorsport’s Alex Ninovic currently leads the championship with 362 points. The Australian impressed in the 2024 British F4 Championship, finishing as vice champion with five race victories and 18 podiums across the year.
Patrick Heuzenroeder of Xcel Motorsport sits second with 291 points. The Australian showcased his potential in last year’s GB3 Championship, taking one podium and finishing consistently inside the top 10.
Gianmarco Pradel of Rodin Motorsport rounds out the top three. The Australian-Italian driver turned heads with strong performances in Italian F4, Euro 4 and the Formula Winter Series during 2024, highlighted by a standout win at Monza in Italian F4 after a decisive overtake for the race lead.
Weekend format
MSVR, MotorSport Vision’s racing arm, runs GB3, which features 24 races across eight events in 2025. Introduced for this year, each weekends format includes two 15-minute qualifying sessions and three 25-minute races.
The opening race grid is set by the results of the first qualifying session, while the second race grid is determined by the second qualifying session. For the third race, officials reverse the top 12 fastest combined qualifying times—before applying any penalties—with the remaining drivers lining up in order behind them.
This structure creates consistently entertaining racing and gives drivers valuable opportunities to hone their overtaking skills throughout the weekend.
Points up for grabs in GB3
GB3 features a distinctive points system, setting it apart from Formula 2, Formula 3, FRECA and Eurocup-3. Drivers score from 35 points for a win down to 1 point for 20th place. This system applies to Race 1 and Race 2 each weekend — and to a fourth race if one is added to the schedule. The scoring system is as follows;
In the reverse grid race (Race 3), drivers score points from 20 for the winner down to 1 for 15th place, using the following system:
Another unique element of GB3’s scoring is the bonus for overtaking in Race 3. Drivers earn an additional point for every position they gain during the race. For example, if a driver starts ninth and finishes second, they collect 17 points for P2 plus 7 bonus points for positions gained — giving them a total of 24 points.
GB3 prizes in 2025
FIA Super Licence Points
The top five drivers in the 2025 GB3 Championship receive FIA Super Licence points: the Champion earns 10, the runner-up 7, third place 5, fourth place 2 and fifth place 1.
Jack Cavill Pole Position Cup
The Jack Cavill Pole Position Cup has run since the inaugural BRDC F4 season in 2013 and continues through to the present day, with more than £36,000 awarded to drivers over the last eight seasons. Drivers receive £300 and a trophy for each pole position in Race 1 and Race 2 every weekend, while the driver with the most poles at the end of the season earns a trophy and £2,000.
Omologato One to Watch Award
GB3 presents this award at each meeting during the season, giving a ‘Not For Sale’ timepiece to the highest-scoring driver across the two races at every event. Introduced in 2024, the award features watches crafted with more than 25 years of watchmaking experience and inspired by renowned manufacturers, legendary venues and iconic events from racing history.
GB3 history and champions
GB3 has produced an array of champions who have gone on to succeed in other racing series. Back in 2013, Jake Hughes won the inaugural title and now races in Formula E after stints in both Formula 3 and Formula 2. Since then, champions have included current Formula 1 driver George Russell (2014), Will Palmer (2015), Matheus Leist (2016), Enaam Ahmed (2017), Linus Lundqvist (2018), Clément Novalak (2019), Kaylen Frederick (2020), Zak O’Sullivan (2021), current F2 driver Luke Browning (2022), and 2025 F3 drivers Callum Voisin (2023) and Louis Sharp (2024).
Some GB3 drivers have also claimed the prestigious Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award in the same season they competed in GB3, including George Russell (2014), Lando Norris (2016) and Luke Browning (2022). Other notable graduates who have come through GB3 include Jamie Chadwick, Kush Maini, Ollie Bearman, Christian Mansell and Alex Dunne.
