2003 Formula 3 Euro Series
The 2003 Formula 3 Euro Series season was the first championship year of Europe's premier Formula Three series. The championship consisted of ten rounds – each with two races – held at a variety of European circuits. Each weekend consisted of 1 hour and 30 minutes of free practice on Friday – in either one or two sessions – and two 30-minute qualifying sessions. This was followed by a c.110 km race on Saturday and a c.80 km race on Sunday. Each qualifying session awarded one bonus point for pole position and each race awarded points for  the top eight finishers, with ten points per win. It commenced on April 26, 2003 at Hockenheimring and ended on October 26 at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. Season standings. Drivers Standings. † — Drivers did not finish the race, but were classified as they completed over 90% of the race distance. Rookie Cup. Rookie drivers are only eligible for the Rookie Cup title if they have not previously competed in a national or international Formula 3 championship.