Formula 3 Brazil Open

Felipe Giacomelli takes a look at the revamped F3 Brazil series, which attempts to revive the category after low grid numbers in recent seasons.

Hitech Racing once was a powerhouse in British F3, but while in Europe the squad has closed its doors, in South America its heritage continues. Team boss Rodrigo Contin spoke to PaddockScout at Interlagos during the F3 Brazil Open.

Brazilian Felipe Guimaraes is planning to race in either Formula Renault 3.5 or the FIA F3 European Championship this year.

Felipe Guimaraes has won the 2014 F3 Brazil Open at Interlagos.

Leandro Florenzo took a surprise win in the Pre-Final for the Formula 3 Brazil Open on Saturday at Interlagos.

Felipe Guimaraes started the 2014 Formula 3 Brazil Open event at Interlagos with a victory in race one. The Brazilian led every lap of the 30-minute race and took the checkered flag 1.5s ahead of his teammate Victor Franzoni.

We speak to Formula Renault Eurocup graduate Victor Franzoni, who is currently contesting in the annual F3 Brazil Open event…

Reigning South American champion Felipe Guimaraes was the quickest after two practice sessions for F3 Brazil Open on Thursday at Interlagos.

European F3 racers steal the show in round two as Auer claims points lead, while ex-GP3 man Felipe Guimaraes wins the F3 Brazil Open at Interlagos…

Felipe Guimaraes became the winner of 2013’s Formula 3 Brazil Open at Interlagos after an engine issue took polesitter Roberto La Rocca out of contention, leaving Guimaraes virtually unopposed.

Roberto La Rocca picked up his second win of the weekend in the pre-final at the 2013 Formula 3 Brazil Open event at Interlagos, benefiting from another retirement for main…

The second race of the ongoing Formula 3 Brazil Open event at Interlagos produced a somewhat unexpected result, as Roberto La Rocca took an easy win as race one winner and polesitter Felipe Guimaraes damaged his car on lap 13 and was forced to pit in for a lengthy period of time, eventually crossing the finish line five laps down on the winner.

Felipe Guimaraes continued to be the man to beat in this year’s Formula 3 Brazil Open, taking a comfortable lights-to-flag victory in difficult weather conditions.

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.

British F3 regular Lucas Foresti dominates the annual event at Interlagos, while Nick Cassidy is the man to beat at round two of the Toyota Racing Series in New Zealand…