There are a wide number of different championships running at Formula 3 level around the world, headed by the FIA Formula 3 Championship that supports Formula 1. Below this, there are official Regional F3 championships covering Europe, America, Asia and Japan – as well as the independent Formula Renault Eurocup and W Series. Others, such as Euroformula and Super Formula Lights, remain faithful to the classic F3 concept.
Despite the return of Alonso to Formula 1, and Carlos Sainz Jr’s move to Ferrari, the plight of Spain’s young drivers isn’t as encouraging as you would expect