Dallara F3 2019

The Dallara F3 2019 is an open-wheel racing car developed by Italian manufacturer Dallara for use in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, a feeder series for Formula One. The F3 2019 is the first car used by the FIA Formula 3 Championship and was introduced for the championship's inaugural season. It is planned to remain in service until the end of the 2021 championship. As the Formula 3 Championship is a spec series, the F3 2019 is raced by every team and driver competing in the series.[1][2] The F3 2019 was unveiled at the weekend of the final GP3 Series round in Abu Dhabi in November 2018 and later made its first public appearance when teams contesting the inaugural championship completed a test day at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in February 2019.[3]

Dallara F3 2019
Leonardo Pulcini driving an F3 2019
at the Red Bull Ring.
CategoryFIA Formula 3
ConstructorDallara
PredecessorDallara GP3/16
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque with honeycomb structure
Suspension (front)Double steel wishbones, pushrod operated, twin dampers, helicoidally spring suspension
Suspension (rear)Same as front
Length4,965 mm (195 in)
Width1,885 mm (74 in)
Height1,043 mm (41 in)
EngineMecachrome V634 3.4 L (207 cu in) V6 95 degree naturally aspirated, mid-mounted
TransmissionHewland F3B-200 6 forward + 1 reverse sequential paddle-shift
Weight673 kg (1,484 lb) (including driver)
FuelElf LMS 89.6 MON, 101.6 RON unleaded
LubricantsElf HTX 840
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry) and Pirelli Cinturato (wet) tyres
Competition history
Debut2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship, Barcelona round

Design
A closer look at Dallara F3 2019 car.

Chassis

The chassis is largely identical to the GP3/16 chassis but with a few tweaks. Modifications to the chassis include a new front end with a range of suspension setup possibilities and anti-intrusion side panels as part of a push to improve safety.

The chassis also features the "halo" cockpit protection device, a wishbone-shaped frame mounted to the monocoque designed to deflect debris away from a driver's head in the case of an accident.

The rear wing still incorporates the Drag Reduction Systems (DRS) rear wing flap in a purpose for overtaking maneuver assist.

Engine package

The F3 2019 carries over the same 3.4 litres (207 cubic inches) V6 naturally-aspirated engine developed by Mecachrome Motorsport that powered its predecessor, the GP3/16, but the power output is slightly reduced from 400bhp to 380bhp.[4]

See also

References
  1. "The Car". fiaformula3.com. Formula Motorsport Limited. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  2. Benyon, Jack; Evans, David (4 February 2019). "New FIA F3 car will be 'more difficult to drive' than GP3 machine". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  3. Benyon, Jack. "FIA F3 field drives new 2019 car for the first time in a shakedown". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  4. "New International F3 car set to use GP3 engine". motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
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