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More about the Mugen Honda Formula 3 racecar |
David progressed from Formula Vauxhall to the Formula 3 series in 1991 but remained with the Paul Stewart Racing team. Paul provided David with a valuable insight into the premier categories of motorsport having, in turn, gained this knowledge from his multiple Formula One Championship winning father, Sir Jackie Stewart.
David thrived in Formula 3 and, in his first year, finished 2nd in the British Championship, despite winning more races than the winner Rubens Barrichello. He also won the European Marlboro Masters Championship in Holland & The Macau GP - No other driver has won both these championships to date.
History
Formula Three (adopted by the FIA in 1950) evolved from postwar auto racing, with lightweight tube-frame chassis powered by 500 cc motorcycle engines.
By the start of the 1980s however, Formula Three had evolved well beyond its humble beginnings to something closely resembling the modern formula. It was seen as the main training ground for future Formula One drivers, many of them bypassing Formula Two to go straight into Grand Prix racing.
In addition to the many national series, Formula Three is known for major non-championship races typically including entries from the national series, the best-known of which is the FIA Intercontinental Cup at Macau. The first Formula Three Grand Prix of Macau was held in 1983 and, as well as David, notable winners include Ayrton Senna. Michael Schumacher, Ralf Schumacher, and Takuma Sato.
Other major races include the Pau Grand Prix (from 1999 to 2006), the Masters of Formula 3 (traditionally held at Zandvoort), and the Korea Super Prix at Changwon. These events give fans in locations not visited by other major series a chance to experience major international racing. |
| Mugen Honda 2 litre, Rault Chassis Formula 3 race car. |
| Season competed: |
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1991 |
| Team Name: |
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Paul Stewart Racing |
| Best memory: |
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Winning in the Macau GP because it was my first truly international race win. |
| Worst Memory: |
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Last round of the F3 championship when Noda collided with me ending my championship hopes. |
| Race History |
| Series |
Team |
Races |
Poles |
Wins |
Pts |
Ptn |
| 1991 |
| British Formula Three |
Paul Stewart Racing |
16 |
0 |
5 |
66 |
2nd |
| Macau Grand Prix |
Paul Stewart Racing |
1 |
0 |
1 |
N/A |
1st |
| Masters of Formula 3 |
Paul Stewart Racing |
1 |
0 |
1 |
N/A |
1st |
| Formula 3 Fuji Cup |
? |
1 |
1 |
0 |
N/A |
2nd |
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Technical
Formula Three cars are monocoque chassis, using slick racing tyres and wings. Currently, Dallara manufactures the overwhelming majority of F3 cars, though Mygale, Lola, Arttech and SLC also have a limited output. In many smaller or amateur F3 racing series older cars are frequently seen. Usually these series are divided into two or more classes, to allow more participation.
Historically, March (up to 1981), Ralt (up to the early 1990s) and Reynard (1985–1992) had been the main chassis manufacturers in two-litre F3, with Martini fairly strong in France; Reynard pioneered use of carbon fibre in the mid-1980s replacing traditional aluminium or steel monocoque structures.
Engines in Formula 3 are all 2-litre, 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated spec engines. Engines must be built from a production model block, and often must be sealed by race or series organizers, so no private tuning can be carried out. Honda engines (prepared by Mugen) have perennially been popular, as have engines produced by Volkswagen, Alfa Romeo, or Renault. |
| Mugen Honda 2 litre, Rault Chassis Formula 3 race car. |
| Car Width: |
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1850 mm |
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| Wheelbase: |
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2000 mm |
| Weight: |
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550kg |
| Gearbox: |
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Manual - Six foward gears and one reverse |
| Wheels: |
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Breadth: 11.5 inches, width 13 inches |
| Engine: |
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Mugen Honda 2000cc |
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