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31 March 2005
Formel 3 Euroseries
Formel 3 Euroseries / Offizieller Test Hockenheim (Day 2)
..... Result

31 March 2005
British Formula 3 / Test Donigton
British F3 International Series Pre Race Test Donington
...... Result

31 March 2005
Formula 3 Asia
Renan Morales joins TOM’S in Promotion Class
The Filipino Touring Car ace will drive a third car for Fujitsu Ten Toyota Team TOM’S in their Promotion Class Dallara 398. This will be the first foray into Formula Cars for the 24 year old Filipino after finishing second overall in the 2004 Philippine Junior Touring Car Series. He will join Avila and O’Hara in a three ......

30 March 2005
Formel 3 Euroseries
Formel 3 Euroseries / Offizieller Test Hockenheim
Nach Spa testete die Formel-3-Euroserie heute in Hockenheim. Beide Sessions fanden auf nasser Strecke statt. Die Bestzeit des Tages fuhr James Rossiter, im Dallara des franz.Teams Signature, am vormittag vor Adrian Sutil. Am Nachmittag war Paul die Resta aus derm Team Manor Motorsport schnellster Mann im Regen vor Loic Duval und Lewis Hamilton.
...... Result

30 March 2005
Formula Renault Europacup
Formula Renault 2000 Europacup / Official TestValencia
.....Result

30 March 2005
Formula 3 Asia
JP Carino joins Speedtech Asia
2003 Philippine Formula Toyota Champion will campaign the Speedtech Asia Dallara 398 TOM’S in the Promotion Class this year.Carino is also an accomplished karter and will start as one of the favorites to take Promotion Class honors. He will join Tyson Sy in the Speedtech Asia Team making an all Filipino driver line up. Team Proprietor, Edgen Dy-Liacco, ran ......

29 March 2005
Formula 3 Asia
Greg Murphy signs for Team Goddard-Minardi Team Asia
Irishman, Greg Murphy, has signed with Team Goddard-Minardi Team Asia to defend the team’s Promotion Class Title in their Dallara 398 TOM’S car. Greg Murphy tested early March for the team at the Batangas Race Circuit in the Philippines and impressed the team enough with his performance for a contract to be inked to .....

28 March 2005
Formel 3 Euroserie / Press Release Prema Powerteam
Spa Francorchamps Test Round-Up
The first official test of the Formula 3 Euro Series 2005 Championship took place in the Belgian circuit of Spa Francorschamps. An occasion where all the drivers and teams that will participate in the Championship were present, for a two-day test on one of the most fascinating circuits in the world. The third appointment of the .....

28 March 2005 (Prema)
Formula Renault 2000 Europacup
Le Mans Test Round-Up
The second official test organized by RST for the drivers who will participate in the Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup Championship took place in the French circuit of Le Mans.
This was the first contact of our Team with the "Bugatti" circuit of Le Mans. Kamui, Patrick and Tom demonstrated their ....

26 March 2005
Formel 3 Euroseries
Formel 3 Euroseries / Offizieller Test Spa Franchorchamps (Day 2)
Lewis Hamilton/GBR war der schnellste Mann am zweiten Testtag im belgischen Spa. Mit nur 0,012 Sek. Rückstand war ihm der Argentinier Esteban Guerrieri, vom Team Midland Euroseries, am dichtesten auf den Fersen. Dahinter folgen die beiden Manor-Fahrer Paul di Resta/GBR und Lucas di Grassi/BRA. Bester Fahrer mit Opel-Motor war James Rossiter/GBR vom franz. Team Signature. ...... Result

26 March 2005
Formula Renault Europacup
Formula Renault 2000 Europacup / Official Test Day Le Mans (Day 2)
.....Result

26 March 2005 (BRM)
Formula 3 Australia
Australian F3 race winner Marshall moves to Champ Car.
ADLEIADE-BASED Australian Formula 3 operation, Team BRM has produced two championship winners and a whole heap of success for its drivers since it began competing in Australian Formula 3 in 1998 – and now it has had a guiding hand in the career of Australia’s latest ......

25 March 2005
Formel 3 Euroseries
Formel 3 Euroseries / Offizieller Test Spa Franchorchamps
Erstes offizielles Kräftemessen der Formel 3 Euroserie in Spa/BEL.
...... Result

24 March 2005
Formula Renault Europacup
Formula Renault 2000 Europacup / Official Test Day Le Mans (Day 1)
.....Result

24 March 2005
British Formula 3 / Test Croft
British F3 International Series Test Croft
.... Results Day 2

23 March 2005 (Prema)
Italian Formula Renault
Imola Test Round-Up
Sunday the 20th of March, there were thirty-one drivers on track to get in contact with the circuit of Imola, where the second appointment of the Formula Renault 2.0 Italia Championship will take place. Prema was present in this test with its young driver Matteo Chinosi. It was his first experience on this

22 March 2005
Formel BMW
Bahrain International Circuit trägt erstes Formel BMW Weltfinale aus.
Der Bahrain International Circuit wird Austragungsort des ersten Weltfinales der Formel BMW. Vom 13. bis 16. Dezember 2005 werden die
schnellsten Piloten der vier regionalen Formel BMW Serien (Deutschland, Großbritannien, Asien, USA) erstmals gegeneinander antreten. Dabei winkt den
talentierten Nachwuchsrennfahrern ein Preisgeld von insgesamt

22 March 2005
Formula 3 Asia / Press Release Rodolvo Avila
Rodolfo Avila joins to TOM's Asia
Macanese star Rodolfo Avila will take his place on the Asian Formula Three Series grid in 2005 after being named as one of the two Toyota Team Tom's Asia drivers for the new season.Seventeen year old Rodolfo Avila, who drove for ART Motorsports Ltd in the 2004 Asia Formula Renault Challenge, will drive the ......

21 March 2005
Formula 3 Asia
Dado Pena impresses on day three of Batangas Test
Dado Pena all but equalled the time set by Ananda Mikola the previous day, setting a 1m 23.3 lap time in his Team Goddard-Minardi Team Asia Dallara 301 TOM'S

21 March 2005
Formula 3 Asia
Mikola again fastest on day two of Batangas test
The Fastron Racing Team fitted new tyres at the end of the day to their Dallara 304 Nissan and Mikola banged out a string of sub 1m 24 second laps, finishing with an impressive 1m 23.29 time. “The car and engine is great, I am sure a 1m 22 can be done” reported Mikola.

21 March 2005
Italian Formula Renault
Formula Renault 2000 Italia / Free Test Imola
.....Result

19 March 2005 (Prema)
Formula Renault 2000 Europacup
Monza Test Round-Up
Thursday the 17th of March the drivers that will be taking part in the next Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup Championship went on track for the second day of the first official test organized by RST . There were thirty-three vehicles on the circuit of Monza , in Brianza, for the first seasonal appointment after the long winter break. It was also a good

19 March 2005
Formula 3 Asia
Ananda Mikola sets the pace on day one of BRC test
Ananda Mikola posted the fastest time at BRC this year, recording a 1m 23.7 lap in his Fastron Racing Dallara 304 Nissan. Mikola reported that the engine felt good but also that the car was handling extremely well. Tyson Sy ended the day

18 March 2005 (tho/wai)
British Formula 3 / Test Silverstone
Report British F3 International Series Press Day
Someone told Ronayne O'Mahony (Fortec Motorsport) that it would be the wettest day of the year. At first it seemed as if his flatmates might just be winding him up, but as the day wore on it began to look as if it might be true. It was certainly pretty grim by mid-morning. The teams had all been asked to set up and look professional, and some of

18 March 2005
Formula 3 Asia
Four Teams to test at Batangas this weekend – Mar 19 05
Speedtech, Team Goddard-Minardi Team Asia, Fastron Racing and TOM’S Asia will all be running at the venue of the first round of the series to held on April 10th. Tyson Sy will be running for Speedtech Asia whilst new signing Dado Pena will have his first outing in the

18 March 2005
Italian Formula Renault
Formula Renault 2000 Europacup / Official Test Day Monza (Day 2)
.....Result

17 March 2005
British Formula 3 / Test Silverstone
Marko Asmer/EST quickest driver at Silverstone
Marko Asmer was the quickest driver in the three-hour test session at the Silverstone Int. circuit. The test was part of the 2005 British F3 Internatinal Series Media Day. ..... Result

17 March 2005
Formel BMW ADAC / Press Release Chris van der Drift
CHRIS VAN DER DRIFT GOES FOR THE 2005 FORMULA BMW ADAC CHAMPIONSHIP
Chris van der Drift has re-signed with German race team Team Rosberg for a further year. The ‘Dutch’ New Zealander debuted in Europe last year and was crowned Formula BMW ADAC rookie of the year. This year the 19-year old driver hopes to continue this

17 March 2005
Italian Formula Renault
Formula Renault 2000 Europacup / Official Test Day Monza
.....Result

16 March 2005
Formel 3 Euroserie / Press Release Hannes Neuhauser
Hannes Neuhauser Mercedes Junior!
Der Vertragsabschluss mit der HWA GmbH, der Rennsportabteilung von AMG-Mercedes ist für den Zillertaler Hannes Neuhauser wie ein Lottogewinn. Somit startet der 20 Jährige in dieser Saison mit Motoren von Mercedes Benz. Beim Fahrgestell wird man auf das

14 March 2005
Formula 3 Asia
Konno shows promise with JF3
Driving the teams Dallara 301 TOM’S car in extremely hot conditions the Japanese worked his way down to a best lap time of 1m 27.0. “We told him not to push too hard and we are sure there is much more time to come from him” reported Team Owner Richard Joson “The temperature was really high which makes the

13 March 2005
Formula 3 Southamerica
Joao Barion Neto se acostumbro al primer escalón del podio
João Barion Neto con el auto del Piquet Sport repitió hoy su triunfo de ayer comenzando de la mejor manera posible el torneo y postulándose como uno de los principales candidatos a la corona de monopostos mas importante de América del Sur.

12 March 2005
Formel 3 Euroserie / Press Release Prema Powerteam
Misano Test Round-Up
Prema concluded the ten days of "pre-season" tests foreseen by the Formula 3 Euro Series Regulations. This last appointment took place in the Italian circuit of Misano Adriatico, where our drivers and technicians continued their work in order to develop the new Dallara F305 - Opel Spiess.
"We worked well, we kept on developing the new vehicle. Our three drivers tried different set-up solutions which increased their

12 March 2005
Formula 3 Southamerica
Primera victoria de Joao Barion Neto con el Piquet Sport en el Gran Premio de F3 en Curitiba
Excelente victoria de João Barion en la apertura de la temporada 2005 de la Fórmula 3 Sudamericana este sábado en Curitiba. El piloto del Piquet Sport supero a sus adversarios antes de la lluvia que cayo instantes antes del final de la prueba conquistando de esta manera su primera victoria en la categoría sudamericana.

12 March 2005
Formula 3 Southamerica
Primera Clasificación del año en Curitiba
El paulista João Barion Neto con el Dallara F301-Berta del Piquet Sport estableció hoy la primera "Pole" del 19no. Campeonato Sudamericano de Fórmula 3 al recorrer los 3.707 metros del exigente trazado del autódromo internacional Raúl Boesel de Pinhais, zona metropolitana de Curitiba, capital de Paraná en 1m.13s.679m. a 180,970 Kph.

11 March 2005
Formel 3 Euroseries
Formel 3 Euroseries / Testzeiten Valencia
Bei dem freien Test der Formel-3-Euroserie im spanischen Valencia, war der Argentinier Esteban Guerrieri vom Team Midland Euroseries der schnellste Mann an beiden Testtagen. Mit 1:27,71 Min. setzte er in seinem Dallara F305 Toyota die Bestzeit beider Testtage. Auch Pascal Kochem/GER im Midland Dallara sowie Sebastian Vettel/GER im Mücke Motorsport Dallara Mercedes fuhren auf Anhieb gute Rundenzeiten. ......Result

10 March 2005
Formula 3 Southamerica
En Curitiba se corren las dos primeras del Campeonato 2005
En el excelente autódromo Raúl Boesel, sin dudas uno de los mejores de Brasil, que fuera reinaugurado en 1996 con la presencia de la F.3.S y el GT Internacional, ubicado en Pinhais, región metropolitana de Curitiba, capital del estado de Paraná, sin dudas una de las elegantes y ordenadas ciudades de Brasil, que por muchos motivos y como se suele decir, la convierten en una Señora Capital.

10 March 2005
Formula Renault / Press Release Prema Powerteam
Vallelunga Test Round-Up
Yesterday the two-day-test organized in Vallelunga came to an end. The teams and drivers that will be taking part in the next Formula Renault 2.0 Italia Championship were present and Prema went on track with his official driver, Italian Matteo Chinosi and with Davide Rigon, from Vicenza, because our Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi cannot take part in the tests, as established in the Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup Championship Regulations.

10 March 2005
Formel 3 Euroserie / Test Misano / day 2
Testzeiten aus Misano/Tag 2
.....Result

10 March 2005
Italian Formula Renault
Free Test Italian Fomula Renault at Misano/ITA
.....Result

09 March 2005
Formula 3 Asia
JF3 to test new Japanese driver at Batangas
Denso JF3 will conduct a two day test with Katsuhiro Konno at the Batangas Race Circuit in the Philippines starting on March 10th.
The 26 year old, who has competed in karts and Formula 4 in his native Japan, comes highly recommended by 2004 JF3 Promotion Class runner, Kenkou Miura. Konno is hoping

09 March 2005
Formel 3 Euroserie / Formula 3 Italia / Test Misano
Testzeiten aus Misano
Das Prema Powerteam sowie einige Fahrer aus der italienischen Meisterschaft testen zur Zeit in Misano/ITA. .......Result

05 March 2005
Formula3-Australia / Melbourne GP / Press Release Team BRM
A case of what could have been for team BRM as rain ruins race.
Rain washed away any chances for improvement for team BRM’s four car attack in the Trading Post Formula 3 races at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne. Torrential rain pounded the city just seconds before the start of the race, plunging the field into chaos as cars and drivers struggled to come to grips with the wet conditions. Racing continued in heavy spray until an incident involving

05 March 2005 (pdp)
British Formula 3
Pictures Test Donington
First pictures from British Formula 3 Championship by Paul Davies

05 March 2005
Formula Renault / Press Release Prema Powerteam
Prema announces its Formula Renault 2.0 drivers
Prema is pleased to announce the conclusion of the agreements with the drivers that will escort Kamui Kobayashi in the Formula Renault 2.0 Italia and Eurocup. They will be Italian Matteo Chinosi, Brazilian Patrick Rocha and Frenchman Tom Dillmann.
Matteo will be devoted exclusively to the Formula Renault 2.0 Italia Championship while

04 March 2005
Formel 3 Euroserie / Press Release Prema Powerteam
Estoril Test Round-Up
Today the fourth session of winter tests was over. These tests were organized by Prema in view of the forthcoming Formula 3 Euro Series 2005 Championship. Three intense days of tests that took place on the Portuguese circuit of Estoril, where our drivers Bonanomi, Franchi and Perera were able to try different solutions for a better development of

04 March 2005
Formula3-Australia / Melbourne GP / Press Release Team BRM
Barton Mawer gets another as Kiwi’s carve up field.
After being forced to work from behind for his opening race win yesterday, New South Welshman Barton Mawer today indicated to the watching Formula 1 outfits that he is the man to beat in the ultra tough Trading Post F3 field, taking a strong flag to flag win in this afternoons second of three heats.

04 March 2005 (nak)
Formula3-Japan
Formula 3 Japan, Driver line up 2005
Updated entry list 2005

04 March 2005
Formula3-Japan
Formula 3 Japan, overall result Test Okayama
Mutoh still in front of de Oliveira and Yokomizo. This means three different engines (Honda/Toyota/Nissan) in first three positions and a Dome F107 is the fastest Chassis at this first official test.

03 March 2005
Formula3-Australia / Melbourne GP / Press Release Team BRM
Mawer results for BRM as Albert Park F3 action heats up.
Team BRM driver Barton Mawer came to the Albert Park this weekend with only one aim in mind: to take victory and give his career prospects a boost before heading overseas again next week.

03 March 2005
Formula3-Australia / Melbourne GP / Press Release Team BRM
53 years split Formula 3 field at Albert Park.
When the Trading Post Australian Formula 3 field takes to the scenic Albert Park Grand Prix track this weekend, the category – regarded for its close competition and strong development of young driving talent – will break all previous records regarding age at the AGP: the 24 car field will have the youngest and oldest drivers ever to take to the circuit that celebrates

03 March 2005
Formula3-Japan
Formula 3 Japan, Result Test Okayama
Hideki Mutoh (M-Tec/Honda) sets the fastest on day 1. He is followed by Joao Paulo de Oliveira (TOM´S/Toyota)
and Naoki Yokomizo (Three Bond/Nissan). ..... Result

02March 2005
Formel 3 Euroserie / Test Estoril Day 3
Perera auch am dritten Tag schnellster Mann in Estoril
Auch am dritten Testtag setzte Franck Perera wieder die Bestzeit vor ASM Fahrer Lewis Hamilton. Den dritten Platz belegte der zweite Prema Fahrer Marco Bonanomi vor Maxi Götz aus dem HBR Motorsport Team. .....Result

02 March 2005 (nak)
Formula3-Japan
Formula 3 Japan, Driver line up 2005
Honda and Toyota announced there drivers for the 2005 Japanese Formula 3 Championship.
Joao Paulo de Oliveira will try to clinch the title in his second year in japan.

02 March 2005
Formula3-Australia / Melbourne GP / Press Release Astuti Competition
Astuti Competition looking to continue form at AGP
The Astuti Competition Formula 3 team will be looking to continue their impressive form at the non-championship round at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne starting this Thursday.

01 March 2005
Formel 3 Euroserie / Test Estoril Day 2
Franck Perera/FRA weiter in Front
Gut aufgelegt scheint der Franzose Franck Perera vom Prema Powerteam bei den Tests in Estoril zu sein. So fuhr er auch am zweiten Testtag die Bestzeit vor Lewis Hamilton und dem Deutschen Adrian Sutil. Maxi Götz im HBR Dallara verbesserte sich auf Rang 7. ..... Ergebnis

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