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.
GP3 and Indy Lights podium-finisher Felipe Guimaraes topped the 35-minute qualifying session ahead of the main event of 2013’s F3 Brazil Open event at Interlagos.