2018 British LMP3 Cup explained

The 2018 LMP3 Cup Championship was the second season for the British LMP3 Cup. The calendar was announced on 10 November 2017,[1] with the same venues as the previous year, but in a different order. The series finale was held at Silverstone, one month later than in 2017.

Michelin supplied the tyres, a change from Pirelli in 2017,[2] and French manufacturer Norma campaigned an M30 chassis, the first non-Ligier JS P3 in the series.[3]

Teams

TeamChassisEngineNoDriver(s)RoundsClass
Ecurie Ecosse / Nielsen RacingNissan VK50VE1 Colin Noble [4] 1–6Rowspan=2LMP3
Tony Wells1–6
7 Christian Olsen[5] 1, 6LMP3
Nick Adcock6
Red River SportNissan VK50VE2 Johnny Mowlem1–4, 6LMP3
Bonamy Grimes1–4, 6
Mectech MotorsportNorma M30Nissan VK50VE21 Bradley Smith1–6LMP3
Duncan Williams1–6
360 RacingNissan VK50VE23 Jason Rishover1–2LMP3
Jamie Spence1–2
United AutosportsFord 3.7L V6 Supercharged32 Charlie Hollings1PT4
Andrew Bentley1
Speedworks MotorsportNissan VK50VE96 Jack Butel1–6LMP3
Dominic Paul1–6

Races

RoundCircuitDatePole PositionWinners
1R1 Donington Park
(National Circuit, Leicestershire)
21–22 April No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells No. 7 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Christian Olsen
R2 No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith
Duncan Williams
2R4 Brands Hatch
(Grand Prix Circuit, Kent)
19–20 May No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells
R5 No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells
3R5 Spa Francochamps
(Stavelot, Belgium)
2 June No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells
R63 June No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams
4R7 Snetterton Circuit
(300 Circuit, Norfolk)
30 June No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells
R81 July No. 96 Speedworks Motorsport Jack Butel Dominic Paul No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells
5R9 Donington Park
(Grand Prix Circuit, Leicestershire)
8 September No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams
R109 September No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells
6R11 Silverstone Circuit
(Grand Prix Circuit, Northamptonshire)
13 October No. 7 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Christian Olsen Nick Adcock No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams
R1214 October No. 7 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Christian Olsen Nick Adcock No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018 LMP3 Cup Calendar Announced.
  2. Web site: Michelin move can boost LMP3 Cup grid. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040413/https://www.motorsport-news.co.uk/news/michelin-move-can-boost-lmp3-cup-grid/. 2017-12-01. dead.
  3. Web site: Lanan Racing Look To Return To LMP3 In 2018 With Norma.
  4. Web site: Ecurie Ecosse Step Up To ELMS With Strong Driver Line-up. Goodwin. Graham. February 8, 2018. DailySportscars.com. 17 April 2023.
  5. Web site: Olsen Adds To LMP3 Cup Entry For Donington Park. Goodwin. Graham. April 18, 2018. DailySportscar.com. 17 April 2023.