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{{Motorsport season
{{Motorsport season
| series = British Formula Three
|series = British Formula 3 International Series
| year = 1983
|year = 1983
| previouslink = 1982 British Formula Three Championship
| nextlink = 1984 British Formula Three Championship
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The '''1983 British Formula Three season''' was the 33rd season of the [[British Formula Three Championship]], starting at [[Silverstone Circuit|Silverstone]] on 6 March and concluding at [[Thruxton Circuit|Thruxton]] on 23 October after 20 races.
The '''1983 British Formula Three Championship''' was the 33rd season of the [[British Formula 3 International Series|British Formula Three Championship]], starting at [[Silverstone Circuit|Silverstone]] on 6 March and concluding at [[Thruxton Circuit|Thruxton]] on 23 October after 20 races.


The 1983 season is among the most fondly remembered in the history of the championship due to the head-to-head title battle between future [[Formula One]] stars [[Ayrton Senna]] and [[Martin Brundle]] - both driving [[Toyota]]-powered [[Ralt]] chassis, prepared by [[West Surrey Racing]] and [[Jordan Grand Prix|Eddie Jordan Racing]] respectively. Senna built up a commanding advantage by winning the first nine races in succession, but a series of retirements for the Brazilian later in the year allowed Brundle to close the gap. The Brit took the points lead heading into the series finale, but Senna dominated the race to secure the title.
The season saw a head-to-head title battle between future [[Formula One]] stars [[Ayrton Senna]] and [[Martin Brundle]] - both driving [[Toyota]]-powered [[Ralt]] chassis, prepared by [[West Surrey Racing]] and [[Eddie Jordan Racing]] respectively. Senna built up a commanding advantage by winning the first nine races in succession, but a series of retirements for the Brazilian later in the year allowed Brundle to close the gap. The Brit took the points lead heading into the series finale, but Senna dominated the race to secure the title.


Senna won 12 of the 20 races in the season, establishing a record that wouldn't be surpassed until [[Jan Magnussen]] won 14 races in [[1994 British Formula 3 season|1994]]. Both Senna and Brundle stepped up to F1 in [[1984 Formula One season|1984]], joining [[Toleman]] and [[Tyrrell Racing|Tyrrell]] respectively.
Senna won 12 of the 20 races in the season (60% of that year's races), a record until [[Jan Magnussen]] won 14 of the 18 races in the [[1994 British Formula 3 season|1994]] season (78% of that year's races). Both Senna and Brundle stepped up to F1 in [[1984 Formula One season|1984]], joining [[Toleman]] and [[Tyrrell Racing|Tyrrell]] respectively.


Other notable drivers from the year included future [[1996 24 Hours of Le Mans|Le Mans]] winner [[Davy Jones (racing driver)|Davy Jones]], [[British Touring Car Championship|BTCC]] star [[David Leslie (racing driver)|David Leslie]] and Senna's future [[Team Lotus|Lotus]] team-mate [[Johnny Dumfries]]. 1983 was also the final season before 'Class B' was established, offering a separate prize for those competing in older cars.
Other notable drivers from the year included future [[1996 24 Hours of Le Mans|Le Mans]] winner [[Davy Jones (racing driver)|Davy Jones]], [[British Touring Car Championship|BTCC]] star [[David Leslie (racing driver)|David Leslie]] and Senna's future [[Team Lotus|Lotus]] teammate [[Johnny Dumfries]]. 1983 was also the final season before 'Class B' was established, offering a separate prize for those competing in older cars.


==Race calendar and results==
==Race calendar and results==
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{{note|1|1}} Brundle was ineligible to score points as he was using European specification tyres. [[Allen Berg]] therefore secured maximum points at this round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://motorsportwinners.com/defunct/british-formula-3-championship/|title=British Formula 3 Championship (1951-2014)|accessdate=12 March 2015|work=''motorsportwinners.com''}}</ref>
{{note|1|1}} Brundle was ineligible to score points as he was using European specification tyres. [[Allen Berg]] therefore secured maximum points at this round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://motorsportwinners.com/defunct/british-formula-3-championship/|title=British Formula 3 Championship (1951-2014)|accessdate=12 March 2015|work=motorsportwinners.com}}</ref>


==Championship Standings==
==Championship Standings==
''Points in brackets include dropped scores'' – ''only the best 17 of 20 scores count towards the championship''

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 85%; text-align:center;"
''Best 17 of 20 scores counted''
! valign="middle" |Pos.

! valign="middle" |Driver
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
!Team
! Pos.
![[Silverstone Circuit|SIL]]
! Driver
![[Thruxton Circuit|THR]]
! Team
![[Silverstone Circuit|SIL]]
! Points
![[Donington Park|DON]]
![[Thruxton Circuit|THR]]
![[Silverstone Circuit|SIL]]
![[Thruxton Circuit|THR]]
![[Brands Hatch|BRH]]
![[Silverstone Circuit|SIL]]
![[Silverstone Circuit|SIL]]{{ref|2|2}}
![[Cadwell Park|CAD]]
![[Snetterton Circuit|SNE]]
![[Silverstone Circuit|SIL]]
![[Donington Park|DON]]
![[Oulton Park|OUL]]
![[Silverstone Circuit|SIL]]
![[Oulton Park|OUL]]
![[Thruxton Circuit|THR]]
![[Silverstone Circuit|SIL]]
![[Thruxton Circuit|THR]]
! width="50" valign="middle" |Pts
|-
|-
! 1
!1
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Ayrton Senna]]
| align="left" nowrap|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Ayrton Senna]]
| [[West Surrey Racing]]
| align="left" nowrap|[[West Surrey Racing]]
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |''1''
| 132
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''1'''
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''''1'''''
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''''1'''''
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''1'''
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''''1'''''
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''''1'''''
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''''1'''''
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''''1'''''
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| |'''DNS'''
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''''1'''''
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |'''''2'''''
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |''Ret''
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''1'''
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |'''Ret'''
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |'''Ret'''
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''''1'''''
|'''132'''
|-
|-
! 2
!2
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Martin Brundle]]
| align="left" |{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Martin Brundle]]
| [[Jordan Grand Prix|Eddie Jordan Racing]]
| align="left" nowrap|[[Eddie Jordan Racing]]
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| 123
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |''2''
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |''2''
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |'''1'''
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |''1''
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''1'''
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |1
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |'''Ret'''
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |1
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |''1''
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |''1''
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |(3)
| {{Tooltip|'''123'''| 127 total, 4 points dropped.}}
|-
|-
! 3
!3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Davy Jones (racing driver)|Davy Jones]]
| align="left" |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Davy Jones (racing driver)|Davy Jones]]
| Murray Taylor Racing
| align="left" |Murray Taylor Racing
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| 77
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |''3''
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |''14''
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |''3''
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |''Ret''
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |'''3'''
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
|'''77'''
|-
|-
! 4
!4
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Calvin Fish]]
| align="left" |{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Calvin Fish]]
| [[David Price Racing]]
| align="left" |[[David Price Racing]]
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| 67
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |16
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |1
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
|'''67'''
|-
|-
! 5
!5
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Allen Berg]]
| align="left" |{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Allen Berg]]
| Neil Trundle Racing
| align="left" |Neil Trundle Racing
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |10
| 32
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |10
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
|DNS
|'''32'''
|-
|-
! 6
!6
| {{flagicon|SWI}} [[Mario Hytten]]
| align="left" |{{flagicon|SWI}} [[Mario Hytten]]
| Axxess Racing Team
| align="left" nowrap|Axxess Racing Team
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| 23
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |9
|
|
|
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
|4
|'''23'''
|-
|-
! 7
!7
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[David Leslie (racing driver)|David Leslie]]
| align="left" |{{flagicon|GBR}} [[David Leslie (racing driver)|David Leslie]]
| Robinson Motorsport
| align="left" |Robinson Motorsport
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |'''7'''
| 22
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
|
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
|
|'''22'''
|-
|-
! 8
!8
| {{flagicon|USA}} Eric Lang
| align="left" |{{flagicon|USA}} Eric Lang
| Murray Taylor Racing
| align="left" nowrap|Murray Taylor Racing
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |12
| 10
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |10
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |13
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |9
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |11
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |17
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |9
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |11
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |15
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
|'''10'''
|-
|-
! 9
!9
| {{flagicon|GBR}} Tony Trevor
| align="left" |{{flagicon|GBR}} Tony Trevor
| ''Driver''
| align="left" |''Driver''
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
| 9
|
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |9
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |9
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |19
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |12
|
|'''9'''
|-
|-
! 10
!10
| {{flagicon|GBR}} Richard Trott
| align="left" |{{flagicon|GBR}} Richard Trott
| Richard Trott Racing
| align="left" |Richard Trott Racing
| 8
|
|
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
|DNS
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
|
|DNS
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |12
|
|
|
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
|
|
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
|
|
|'''8'''
|-
|-
! 11
!11
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Johnny Dumfries]]
| align="left" nowrap|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Johnny Dumfries]]
| Associated Racing
| align="left" |Associated Racing
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| 8
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
|
|DNS
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
|
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
|
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |16
|
|'''8'''
|-
|-
! 12
!12
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[David Hunt (racing driver)|David Hunt]]
| align="left" |{{flagicon|GBR}} [[David Hunt (racing driver)|David Hunt]]
| [[Jordan Grand Prix|Eddie Jordan Racing]]
| align="left" |[[Eddie Jordan Racing]]
| 2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |9
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |9
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
|'''2'''
|-
|-
! 13
!13
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Tim Lee-Davey]]
| align="left" nowrap|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Tim Lee-Davey]]
| David Luff Racing
| align="left" |David Luff Racing
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |9
| 2
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |12
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |10
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |22
|
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |10
|
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
|
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |11
|
|'''2'''
|-
|-
! 14
!14
| {{flagicon|JAM}} Carlton Tingling
| align="left" |{{flagicon|GBR}} Mike Blanchet
| Tingling Racing
| align="left" |Tarry Racing
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |10
| 1
|
|
|
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |17
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |10
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |9
|
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |21
|
|DNS
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |12
|
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
|
|
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |10
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
|'''1'''
|-
|-
! 15
!15
| {{flagicon|GBR}} Mike Blanchet
| align="left" |{{flagicon|JAM}} Carlton Tingling
| Tarry Racing
| align="left" |Tingling Racing
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |14
| 1
|DNS
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |11
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |12
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |14
|DNS
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |10
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |10
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |23
|
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |13
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |10
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" |6
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" |Ret
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |8
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |7
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |13
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |9
|'''1'''
|}
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{{note|2|2}} European Championship race where the British runners had to use regulation Avon rubber to be eligible for British championship points.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oldracingcars.com/f3/uk/1983/|title=British Formula 3 1983|accessdate=26 August 2020|work=oldracingcars.com}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{British F3 Seasons}}
{{British F3 Seasons}}


[[Category:1983 in motorsport]]
[[Category:1983 in British motorsport]]
[[Category:British Formula Three Championship seasons]]
[[Category:British Formula Three Championship seasons]]

Latest revision as of 18:17, 9 March 2024

The 1983 British Formula Three Championship was the 33rd season of the British Formula Three Championship, starting at Silverstone on 6 March and concluding at Thruxton on 23 October after 20 races.

The season saw a head-to-head title battle between future Formula One stars Ayrton Senna and Martin Brundle - both driving Toyota-powered Ralt chassis, prepared by West Surrey Racing and Eddie Jordan Racing respectively. Senna built up a commanding advantage by winning the first nine races in succession, but a series of retirements for the Brazilian later in the year allowed Brundle to close the gap. The Brit took the points lead heading into the series finale, but Senna dominated the race to secure the title.

Senna won 12 of the 20 races in the season (60% of that year's races), a record until Jan Magnussen won 14 of the 18 races in the 1994 season (78% of that year's races). Both Senna and Brundle stepped up to F1 in 1984, joining Toleman and Tyrrell respectively.

Other notable drivers from the year included future Le Mans winner Davy Jones, BTCC star David Leslie and Senna's future Lotus teammate Johnny Dumfries. 1983 was also the final season before 'Class B' was established, offering a separate prize for those competing in older cars.

Race calendar and results

[edit]
Round Circuit Date Pole Position Fastest Lap Winning Driver Winning Team
1 Silverstone 6 March United Kingdom David Leslie Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom West Surrey Racing
2 Thruxton 13 March Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom Martin Brundle Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom West Surrey Racing
3 Silverstone 20 March Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom West Surrey Racing
4 Donington Park 27 March Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna
United States Davy Jones 		Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom West Surrey Racing
5 Thruxton 4 April Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom Martin Brundle Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom West Surrey Racing
6 Silverstone 24 April Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom West Surrey Racing
7 Thruxton 2 May Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom West Surrey Racing
8 Brands Hatch 8 May Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom West Surrey Racing
9 Silverstone 30 May Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom West Surrey Racing
10 Silverstone 12 June United Kingdom Martin Brundle United States Davy Jones United Kingdom Martin Brundle1 Republic of Ireland Eddie Jordan Racing
11 Cadwell Park 19 June Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom Martin Brundle United Kingdom Martin Brundle Republic of Ireland Eddie Jordan Racing
12 Snetterton 3 July United Kingdom Martin Brundle Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom Martin Brundle Republic of Ireland Eddie Jordan Racing
13 Silverstone 16 July Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom West Surrey Racing
14 Donington Park 24 July Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom Martin Brundle Republic of Ireland Eddie Jordan Racing
15 Oulton Park 6 August United Kingdom Martin Brundle Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom Calvin Fish United Kingdom David Price Racing
16 Silverstone 29 August Brazil Ayrton Senna United States Davy Jones Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom West Surrey Racing
17 Oulton Park 11 September Brazil Ayrton Senna United States Davy Jones United Kingdom Martin Brundle Republic of Ireland Eddie Jordan Racing
18 Thruxton 18 September Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom Martin Brundle United Kingdom Martin Brundle Republic of Ireland Eddie Jordan Racing
19 Silverstone 2 October United States Davy Jones United Kingdom Martin Brundle United Kingdom Martin Brundle Republic of Ireland Eddie Jordan Racing
20 Thruxton 23 October Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna Brazil Ayrton Senna United Kingdom West Surrey Racing

^1 Brundle was ineligible to score points as he was using European specification tyres. Allen Berg therefore secured maximum points at this round.[1]

Championship Standings

[edit]

Points in brackets include dropped scores – only the best 17 of 20 scores count towards the championship

Pos. Driver Team SIL THR SIL DON THR SIL THR BRH SIL SIL2 CAD SNE SIL DON OUL SIL OUL THR SIL THR Pts
1 Brazil Ayrton Senna West Surrey Racing 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ret DNS Ret 1 2 Ret 1 Ret Ret 2 1 132
2 United Kingdom Martin Brundle Eddie Jordan Racing 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 Ret 2 1 1 1 (3) 123
3 United States Davy Jones Murray Taylor Racing 3 Ret 4 3 Ret 2 3 3 5 14 3 2 7 3 2 3 Ret 2 3 2 77
4 United Kingdom Calvin Fish David Price Racing 4 Ret 3 Ret 3 4 Ret 4 4 16 2 3 3 4 1 5 2 3 4 5 67
5 Canada Allen Berg Neil Trundle Racing 10 8 7 Ret 5 7 6 5 3 10 Ret Ret 4 Ret 3 4 5 Ret 5 DNS 32
6 Switzerland Mario Hytten Axxess Racing Team 5 3 Ret 4 4 8 4 Ret 7 Ret 5 5 6 9 7 4 23
7 United Kingdom David Leslie Robinson Motorsport 7 4 5 6 Ret 6 5 6 Ret Ret Ret 8 6 4 Ret 3 4 6 22
8 United States Eric Lang Murray Taylor Racing 12 Ret Ret Ret 10 13 9 11 8 17 4 6 9 7 Ret 11 6 6 15 6 10
9 United Kingdom Tony Trevor Driver 8 6 Ret 8 9 8 8 9 19 6 4 Ret 8 5 7 7 12 9
10 United Kingdom Richard Trott Richard Trott Racing Ret 5 DNS Ret DNS 6 12 5 4 Ret 8
11 United Kingdom Johnny Dumfries Associated Racing 6 5 Ret 8 7 5 Ret Ret Ret Ret DNS 5 Ret 6 16 8
12 United Kingdom David Hunt Eddie Jordan Racing 9 9 5 Ret 7 2
13 United Kingdom Tim Lee-Davey David Luff Racing 9 6 12 Ret 6 10 7 7 22 10 8 11 2
14 United Kingdom Mike Blanchet Tarry Racing 10 17 10 9 21 DNS 12 Ret 10 8 1
15 Jamaica Carlton Tingling Tingling Racing 14 DNS 11 Ret 12 14 DNS 10 10 23 Ret 13 10 6 Ret 8 7 13 9 1

^2 European Championship race where the British runners had to use regulation Avon rubber to be eligible for British championship points.[2]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "British Formula 3 Championship (1951-2014)". motorsportwinners.com. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  2. ^ "British Formula 3 1983". oldracingcars.com. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
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