2018 GP3 Series
The 2018 GP3 Series was the ninth and final season of the GP3 Series, an FIA-sanctioned open-wheel racing championship serving as a primary feeder series to Formula One.[1] Contested over nine rounds that supported the Formula 2 Championship, the season featured two races per event—a longer feature race on Saturday and a shorter sprint race on Sunday—and concluded at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, marking the end of the category before its merger with the FIA Formula 3 European Championship in 2019.[2][3] The season was dominated by ART Grand Prix, which fielded a four-car lineup including Renault F1 junior Anthoine Hubert, Ferrari protégé Callum Ilott, Russian driver Nikita Mazepin, and British driver Jake Hughes, securing the teams' championship with a record eighth title in nine seasons of GP3 competition.[4] Hubert clinched the drivers' title in the penultimate round at Sochi before wrapping it up in Abu Dhabi, finishing 16 points ahead of Mazepin after a penalty dropped the latter in the finale's feature race; Ilott rounded out the podium in third.[2] The championship included seven teams—ART, Campos Racing, Charouz Racing System, Jenzer Motorsport, MP Motorsport, Prema Powerteam, and Trident—competing with Dallara GP3/16 chassis powered by 3.4-litre V6 engines producing around 400 horsepower.[5] Notable highlights included Prema's debut entry, bringing fresh competition from the dominant European F3 squad, and strong performances from midfield challengers like Campos' Leonardo Pulcini (fourth in standings) and Trident's Pedro Piquet (sixth), the son of three-time F1 champion Nelson Piquet.[6] The calendar spanned from Paul Ricard in May to Abu Dhabi in November, visiting circuits such as Barcelona, the Red Bull Ring, Silverstone, the Hungaroring, Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, and Sochi, with races showcasing intense battles among future F1 prospects.[1] Tragically, Hubert's title triumph was overshadowed by his fatal accident in a 2019 Formula 2 race at Spa-Francorchamps, leading to lasting tributes in junior series racing.[7]Background and Regulations
Series Overview
The GP3 Series was an FIA-certified single-seater racing championship established in 2010 as a key feeder series to Formula 2 and Formula 1, providing young drivers with high-level competition to develop skills for grand prix racing.[8] The 2018 season marked the ninth and final edition of the series, running from May 11–13 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to November 23–25 at the Yas Marina Circuit, comprising nine rounds held as support events to the 2018 Formula 2 Championship.[3][9] Each round featured two races—a longer feature race and a shorter sprint race—for a total of 18 events—using the Dallara GP3/16 chassis.[10] In a pivotal development, the FIA announced the series' discontinuation after 2018, merging it with the FIA Formula 3 European Championship to create the unified FIA Formula 3 Championship starting in 2019, aiming to streamline the junior ladder to Formula 1.[11][12] The season concluded dramatically at the Abu Dhabi finale, where Anthoine Hubert of ART Grand Prix secured the drivers' title with 214 points.[13]Technical Specifications
The 2018 GP3 Series mandated the use of the Dallara GP3/16 chassis for all competing teams, a model introduced in 2016 that remained in service through the season as part of the series' emphasis on cost control and uniformity ahead of its merger into the FIA Formula 3 Championship.[14] This carbon fiber monocoque chassis incorporated aerodynamic features designed to facilitate overtaking, including a drag reduction system (DRS) on the rear wing introduced in the prior year, with the overall package weighing approximately 630 kg including the driver.[15] Powering the cars was a standardized 3.4-litre naturally aspirated V6 engine developed by Mecachrome, delivering around 400 horsepower at 8,000 rpm to ensure parity across the grid.[15] The engine was paired with a mandatory six-speed sequential semi-automatic gearbox supplied by Hewland, featuring paddle-shift operation and a standardized electronic control unit (ECU) to minimize development costs and maintain competitive balance.[15] Pirelli served as the exclusive tire supplier, providing P Zero slicks in two compounds—typically soft and medium—for each race weekend, with allocations limited to promote strategic tire management without refueling stops.[16] Safety standards included a carbon fiber monocoque for structural integrity and the mandatory Head and Neck Support (HANS) device, though the halo cockpit protection system was not yet implemented, as the series operated under pre-merger regulations.[17] Fuel was supplied by ELF in a low-emission unleaded formulation (LMS 102 RON), with a tank capacity of 65 litres per car to align with the no-refueling format.[18]Scoring System
The 2018 GP3 Series employed a points-based scoring system to determine the drivers' and teams' championships, emphasizing performance in both the feature and sprint races held each weekend. Points were allocated to encourage competitive racing across the field, with higher rewards for the longer feature race to reflect its strategic importance. This system was consistent with the series' format since its inception, promoting close battles for positions within the top 10 or 8 finishers.[13] The feature race, typically the longer of the two events and starting from the qualifying order, awarded points to the top 10 classified finishers. The sprint race, a shorter contest using a reverse grid order for the top eight from the feature race, distributed points to the top eight classified finishers. The allocation was as follows:| Position | Feature Race Points | Sprint Race Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 25 | 15 |
| 2nd | 18 | 12 |
| 3rd | 15 | 10 |
| 4th | 12 | 8 |
| 5th | 10 | 6 |
| 6th | 8 | 4 |
| 7th | 6 | 2 |
| 8th | 4 | 1 |
| 9th | 2 | - |
| 10th | 1 | - |
Teams and Participants
Team Entries and Changes
The 2018 GP3 Series saw six teams compete, marking a slight reduction from the seven entrants in 2017 due to the departure of Koiranen GP and DAMS, with MP Motorsport entering to replace the latter.[21][22] This adjustment reflected the series' ongoing stability in its final season before merging into the FIA Formula 3 Championship, with no major structural overhauls or new franchise additions beyond the DAMS-to-MP transition announced in October 2017. Teams were required to pay an annual entry fee to the GP3 Series Limited, estimated at around €150,000 based on prior cycles, and comply with FIA homologation standards for technical operations, safety, and personnel qualifications to secure grid slots. ART Grand Prix, the defending teams' champions from 2017 and multiple-time winners in the series since its inception, remained the benchmark for performance; the French outfit, founded in 2005 and based in Campagnac, Burgundy, had secured four consecutive teams' titles entering 2018 through superior setup and driver development.[23][13] Arden International, a British team established in 1997 and headquartered in Banbury, Oxfordshire, returned for another season as a midfield contender with a history of nurturing talents in junior formulae since the early 2000s. Campos Racing, based in Valencia, Spain, and founded in 1990 by former driver Adrián Campos, continued its GP3 participation since 2016, focusing on Spanish and Latin American driver pathways.[13] Jenzer Motorsport, a Swiss squad from Spreitenbach founded in 1992, maintained its presence as a reliable entrant since joining GP3 in 2015, known for methodical engineering and occasional podium challenges. MP Motorsport, the season's sole newcomer, took over DAMS' slot; the Dutch team, established in 1995 and based in Westmaas, brought experience from Formula 2 while adapting to GP3's uniform Dallara GP3/16 chassis for its debut campaign.[21][13] Trident, an Italian operation based in San Pietro Mosezzo near Novara and launched in 2005, rounded out the grid as a consistent performer, having fielded competitive lineups across seven GP3 seasons with a reputation for strong race pace.[21][13]Driver Lineups and Changes
The 2018 GP3 Series field consisted of 26 drivers across six teams, blending returning talent from the 2017 season with a substantial influx of rookies primarily from the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and other junior categories, underscoring the series' role as a critical stepping stone in the Formula 1 talent pipeline.[24] Key returnees included Anthoine Hubert, the 2017 runner-up, who stayed with ART Grand Prix as a French driver aiming to secure the title in his second year.[4] Nikita Mazepin, the 2017 third-place finisher and a Russian racer, also remained with ART to build on his prior experience.[25] Callum Ilott, a British rookie transitioning from the FIA Formula 3 European Championship, joined ART as part of Ferrari's junior program, marking his debut in the series.[4] The initial lineups, announced in the lead-up to the season, featured the following drivers by team (car numbers as per official assignments for Round 1):| Team | Car # | Driver | Nationality | Prior Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART Grand Prix | 1 | Callum Ilott | British | FIA F3 European (2017) |
| ART Grand Prix | 2 | Anthoine Hubert | French | GP3 (2017 runner-up) |
| ART Grand Prix | 3 | Nikita Mazepin | Russian | GP3 (2017 3rd) |
| ART Grand Prix | 4 | Jake Hughes | British | GP3 (2017) |
| Arden International | 14 | Gabriel Aubry | French | Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 (2017) |
| Arden International | 15 | Julien Falchero | French | GP3 (2017, Campos) |
| Arden International | 16 | Joey Mawson | Australian | FIA F3 European (2017) |
| Campos Racing | 18 | Leonardo Pulcini | Italian | GP3 (2017, Arden) |
| Campos Racing | 19 | Simo Laaksonen | Finnish | Euroformula Open (2017) |
| Campos Racing | 20 | Diego Menchaca | Mexican | GP3 (2017) |
| Jenzer Motorsport | 9 | Tatjana Calderon | Colombian | GP3 (2017) |
| Jenzer Motorsport | 10 | Juan Manuel Correa | American | FIA F3 European (2017) |
| Jenzer Motorsport | 11 | David Beckmann | German | FIA F3 European (2017) |
| MP Motorsport | 22 | Dorian Boccolacci | French | FIA F3 European (2017) |
| MP Motorsport | 23 | Will Palmer | British | FIA F3 European (2017) |
| MP Motorsport | 24 | Niko Kari | Finnish | GP3 (2017, Arden) |
| Trident | 5 | Pedro Piquet | Brazilian | FIA F3 European (2017) |
| Trident | 6 | Giuliano Alesi | French | FIA F3 European (2017) |
| Trident | 7 | Ryan Tveter | American | GP3 (2017) |
| Trident | 8 | Alessio Lorandi | Italian | GP3 (2017) |
Calendar and Circuits
Event Schedule
The 2018 GP3 Series consisted of nine rounds, all held as support events to the Formula One World Championship, spanning from May to November across primarily European circuits with a season finale in the Middle East.[1] This calendar marked an expansion from the previous year's seven events, incorporating two new venues to align with F1's schedule while maintaining a logistical emphasis on European travel to minimize team disruptions.[3] The full schedule is as follows:| Round | Dates | Circuit | Location | Associated F1 Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11–13 May | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | Montmeló, Spain | Spanish Grand Prix |
| 2 | 22–24 June | Circuit Paul Ricard | Le Castellet, France | French Grand Prix |
| 3 | 29 June–1 July | Red Bull Ring | Spielberg, Austria | Austrian Grand Prix |
| 4 | 6–8 July | Silverstone Circuit | Silverstone, UK | British Grand Prix |
| 5 | 27–29 July | Hungaroring | Budapest, Hungary | Hungarian Grand Prix |
| 6 | 24–26 August | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Stavelot, Belgium | Belgian Grand Prix |
| 7 | 31 August–2 September | Autodromo Nazionale Monza | Monza, Italy | Italian Grand Prix |
| 8 | 28–30 September | Sochi Autodrom | Sochi, Russia | Russian Grand Prix |
| 9 | 23–25 November | Yas Marina Circuit | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix |
Track Characteristics
The 2018 GP3 Series was contested on nine circuits that showcased a variety of layouts, from technical street courses to high-speed permanent tracks, each demanding precise car setup and driver adaptation within the series' compact weekend format of two 30-minute races. These venues, shared with the FIA Formula 2 and Formula 1 calendars, highlighted GP3's role as a feeder series, with layouts favoring overtaking opportunities at places like Barcelona's Turn 1 or Silverstone's Maggotts-Becketts complex, while others like the Hungaroring emphasized qualifying performance due to limited passing zones. Historical relevance to GP3 included longstanding appearances like Monza, where the series had produced thrilling slipstream battles since 2010, and Spa-Francorchamps, known for its elevation changes and weather variability that amplified the importance of tire management in shorter GP3 races. Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a 4.657 km track with 18 turns, featured a mix of high-speed corners and a long straight leading to the overtaking-friendly Turn 1 hairpin, making it an ideal opener for testing car balance in GP3's Dallara chassis. The layout's technical sector three challenged drivers' rhythm, with historical GP3 races often seeing bold moves under braking. In 2018, Leonardo Pulcini set the pole with a time of 1:32.258.[35] Paul Ricard, utilizing a 5.842 km layout with long straights and the high-speed Mistral corner, tested aerodynamic efficiency and braking stability, with its wide run-off areas allowing aggressive lines in GP3 but punishing errors in the technical chicanes. As a newer F1 venue in 2018, it marked GP3's first visit, offering fresh challenges for tire wear. Dorian Boccolacci took pole at 1:50.615.[36] Red Bull Ring's compact 4.318 km, 10-turn layout emphasized acceleration out of low-speed corners like Turn 4, with elevation changes adding to the flow, though its short lap favored processional races in GP3 unless DRS zones enabled passes. Historically a GP3 staple since 2014, it rewarded bold qualifying. Callum Ilott secured pole with 1:19.209.[37] Silverstone, at 5.891 km with fast sweeps like Copse and Stowe, demanded high downforce setups for GP3 cars, with overtaking possible at Club and Abbey, but variable British weather often introduced rain, impacting tire strategy in the series' brief races. A traditional GP3 venue since 2010, it hosted dramatic wet sessions. Anthoine Hubert set pole at 1:46.033.[38] The Hungaroring's twisty 2.438 km, 14-corner design was notoriously processional for GP3's shorter races, with few overtaking spots beyond Turn 1, making qualifying crucial and favoring drivers adept at kerb-riding through its Budapest bumps. As a GP3 regular since inception, it tested endurance on bumpy surfaces. Anthoine Hubert took pole in 1:31.409.[39] Spa-Francorchamps' demanding 7.004 km with iconic Eau Rouge and Blanchimont corners pushed GP3 cars to their limits on high-speed sections, while forest weather could bring sudden rain, complicating strategy in compact events. A GP3 favorite since 2010 for its blend of speed and risk, it often saw safety car interventions. David Beckmann earned pole at 2:04.335.[40] Monza's 5.793 km Temple of Speed, featuring long straights and chicanes, suited GP3's power delivery for slipstream overtakes, with historical significance as the series' Italian home since 2010, producing high-speed duels. David Beckmann grabbed pole in a rain-affected session at 1:37.959.[41] Sochi Autodrom's 5.853 km layout with 18 turns combined long straights for DRS overtaking with a technical twisty sector, challenging drivers' consistency in GP3's short sessions, while its modern design and Russian backdrop added to the event's prestige. Returning to the GP3 calendar in 2018 after a two-year absence, it featured close qualifying battles. Leonardo Pulcini secured pole with 1:52.586.[42] Yas Marina's 5.281 km night circuit, with its flowing layout and tight Turns 5-7 complex, challenged night-adapted vision and energy management in GP3, closing the season with overtaking aided by DRS but limited by walls. As GP3's Abu Dhabi finale since 2010, it often decided titles. Nikita Mazepin set pole at 1:54.885.[43]| Venue | Length (km) | Layout Challenges | 2018 GP3 Pole Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 4.657 | High-speed corners and overtaking at Turn 1 | 1:32.258 (Pulcini)[35] |
| Circuit Paul Ricard | 5.842 | Long straights, technical chicanes | 1:50.615 (Boccolacci)[36] |
| Red Bull Ring | 4.318 | Acceleration zones, elevation shifts | 1:19.209 (Ilott)[37] |
| Silverstone | 5.891 | Fast sweeps, weather variability | 1:46.033 (Hubert)[38] |
| Hungaroring | 2.438 | Twisty, processional layout | 1:31.409 (Hubert)[39] |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 7.004 | High-speed risks, rain potential | 2:04.335 (Beckmann)[40] |
| Monza | 5.793 | Slipstream battles, chicanes | 1:37.959 (Beckmann)[41] |
| Sochi Autodrom | 5.853 | Long straights and technical sectors | 1:52.586 (Pulcini)[42] |
| Yas Marina | 5.281 | Night racing, tight sectors | 1:54.885 (Mazepin)[43] |
Season Progression
Pre-Season Testing
The pre-season testing for the 2018 GP3 Series comprised three official two-day sessions, providing teams and drivers an opportunity to evaluate car setups, conduct reliability checks, and acclimate rookies such as Callum Ilott to the Dallara GP3/16 chassis ahead of the season opener. These tests focused on optimizing tire management, suspension tuning, and overall performance without major regulatory changes to the series' aerodynamics or powertrain for 2018. All sessions occurred under mostly dry conditions, with only minor incidents like spin-outs and mechanical issues reported, and no significant crashes disrupting proceedings. The opening test ran on 21–22 February at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France, where cool temperatures prevailed but the track remained dry. On day one, ART Grand Prix's Jake Hughes recorded the fastest lap of 1:49.456 in the afternoon session, edging teammate Nikita Mazepin by 0.107 seconds, as teams shaked down their cars for the year. The following day, Anthoine Hubert of ART improved to 1:48.674 in the morning, leading another ART 1-2 ahead of Ilott, demonstrating the team's early dominance in setup refinement.[44][45] The second session took place on 14–15 March at Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto in Spain, emphasizing driver acclimation and long-run simulations in warmer, dry weather. Hubert again set the pace on day one with a 1:30.449 in the afternoon, just 0.022 seconds quicker than Dorian Boccolacci of Trident, while Ilott adapted quickly as a rookie by placing third for ART. Day two saw continued focus on consistency, with ART drivers filling multiple top positions, though exact timings were less emphasized amid setup experiments. Minor spin-outs occurred but did not halt the program.[46][47] The final pre-season test occurred on 17–18 April at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Spain, serving as a crucial dry-weather shakedown just weeks before the season began there on 12 May. On day one, Campos Racing's Leonardo Pulcini topped the sheets by a mere 0.012 seconds over Ilott's 1:31.763 for ART, highlighting competitive balance in qualifying simulations. Hubert reclaimed the lead on day two with a 1:31.751 in the morning, heading an ART 1-2-3 ahead of Ilott (1:31.780) and Hughes (1:31.983), interrupted briefly by a red flag for Alessio Lorandi's Trident mechanical failure after three laps. These sessions underscored ART's preparations for title defense, with rookies like Ilott gaining vital track time.[48][49]Race-by-Race Summary
The 2018 GP3 Series season kicked off at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with Round 1 on May 12-13. In the feature race, Nikita Mazepin of ART Grand Prix secured his maiden GP3 victory on debut, leading from pole and fending off teammates Anthoine Hubert and Callum Ilott for a dominant ART 1-2-3 finish. The sprint race saw Hubert recover from eighth on the reversed grid to win ahead of Ilott and Mazepin, establishing ART's early dominance in the championship.[50] Round 2 at the Circuit de Monaco on May 25-26 featured intense street circuit battles. Hubert claimed pole and converted it into a lights-to-flag feature race win, pulling away from Mazepin and Ilott to extend his points lead. The sprint race produced tight racing, with Ilott emerging victorious from the reversed grid ahead of teammate Hubert and Trident's Pedro Piquet, highlighting the close intra-team competition at ART. At Round 3 in Paul Ricard on June 22-24, MP Motorsport's Dorian Boccolacci took his first GP3 win in the feature race, capitalizing on a strong start to lead from Hubert and Mazepin. Ilott then won the sprint race from pole on the reversed grid, beating Piquet and Arden's Joey Mawson in a race shortened by incidents, as ART maintained momentum despite the feature loss.[51][52] Round 4 at the Red Bull Ring on June 29-July 1 saw Ilott dominate the feature race from pole, securing a comfortable victory and taking the drivers' championship lead after a collision between Mazepin and Hubert dropped the latter down the order. Jake Hughes of ART won the sprint race, pulling away after an early battle with Campos Racing's Leonardo Pulcini, underscoring ART's resilience.[53][54] The fifth round at Silverstone on July 6-8 was marred by multiple crashes triggering red flags and safety car periods. Hubert converted pole into a controlled feature race win for an ART 1-2-3 ahead of Mazepin and Ilott, regaining the championship lead. In the sprint, Trident's Piquet claimed his maiden victory with a flawless drive from the reversed grid, leading a Trident 1-2-3 over Giuliano Alesi and Ryan Tveter.[55][56] Round 6 at the Hungaroring on July 27-29 featured Mazepin's return to form with a dominant feature race win from pole, beating Pulcini and Hubert to close the gap on the championship leader. Boccolacci then took the sprint race victory from the reversed grid, edging Ilott and Hubert in a tight finish that kept ART's title hopes alive.[57][58] In Round 7 at Spa-Francorchamps on August 24-26, David Beckmann (Trident) won the feature race from pole in changing conditions, leading teammate Ryan Tveter to a Trident 1-2 ahead of Hubert (ART). Mazepin won the sprint race ahead of Hubert and Ilott, with Hughes fourth for an ART 2-3-4.[59][60] Round 8 at Monza on September 1-2 saw Trident's Beckmann take a surprise feature race win from 10th, capitalizing on chaos at the first chicane to lead Hubert and Ilott for an ART 2-3. Piquet then won the sprint race for Trident's second victory of the weekend, holding off Alesi and Ilott in a wheel-to-wheel battle that boosted the Italian team's momentum.[61][62] At Round 9 in Sochi on September 28-30, Pulcini secured his first win of the season in the feature race from pole, leading Mazepin (ART) and Hubert (ART) for an ART 2-3. Beckmann then clinched the sprint race with a last-lap pass on Mawson (Arden), ahead of Richard Verschoor (MP Motorsport) and Mawson; Hubert finished fourth.[63][64] The season finale at Yas Marina on November 23-25 saw Pulcini win the feature race from second (overtaking pole-sitter Mazepin, who was later penalized to fifth for causing a collision), with Beckmann second and Hubert third to mathematically secure the drivers' title. Mazepin closed the championship with a sprint race victory from fourth on the reversed grid, overtaking Correa (Jenzer) on the final lap ahead of Hughes and Laaksonen (Campos), to give ART seven wins overall and the teams' title, highlighting their dominance despite Mazepin's four victories challenging Hubert's steady campaign.[65][66]Championship Outcomes
Drivers' Standings
Anthoine Hubert won the 2018 GP3 Series drivers' championship, securing the title with 214 points after finishing third in the feature race at the Abu Dhabi round, the final event of the season.[13] This victory marked the culmination of a dominant campaign by ART Grand Prix drivers, who occupied the top three positions in the standings. The championship utilized a points system awarding the top 10 finishers in feature races and the top 8 in sprint races, with an additional point for the feature race pole-sitter. The top 10 in the final drivers' standings reflected the season's competitive depth, with ART Grand Prix drivers claiming nine of the 18 race wins overall. Hubert led with 11 podium finishes, underscoring his consistency across the 18-race season.[13]| Pos | Driver | Team | Points | Wins | Poles | Fastest Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthoine Hubert | ART Grand Prix | 214 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | Nikita Mazepin | ART Grand Prix | 198 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Callum Ilott | ART Grand Prix | 167 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Leonardo Pulcini | Campos Racing | 156 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 5 | David Beckmann | Trident | 137 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Pedro Piquet | Trident | 106 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Giuliano Alesi | Trident | 100 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Jake Hughes | ART Grand Prix | 85 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Ryan Tveter | Trident | 69 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Dorian Boccolacci | MP Motorsport | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Teams' Standings
The teams' championship in the 2018 GP3 Series was determined by summing points earned by each team's top two finishers across all feature and sprint races, adhering to the standard scoring allocation of 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 for the top 10 in feature races (plus 4 for pole and 2 for fastest lap) and 15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 for the top eight in sprint races (plus 2 for fastest lap).[13] ART Grand Prix clinched the title early, securing it mathematically after the feature race at the Sochi Autodrom with one round remaining, thanks to an unassailable 161-point lead over Trident.[68] This marked ART's eighth teams' championship in the nine seasons of GP3's existence, underscoring their strategic focus on optimizing driver lineups for maximum point hauls from qualifying and race performances.[13] The final teams' standings reflected this dominance, with ART amassing points largely from their lead drivers' consistent podium finishes and race wins.| Pos. | Team | Nation | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ART Grand Prix | France | 664 | 9 |
| 2 | Trident | Italy | 442 | 6 |
| 3 | Campos Racing | Spain | 195 | 2 |
| 4 | MP Motorsport | Netherlands | 94 | 1 |
| 5 | Jenzer Motorsport | Switzerland | 65 | 0 |
| 6 | Arden International | United Kingdom | 43 | 0 |