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
Team | Chassis | Engine | No | Driver(s) | Rounds | Class |
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Ecurie Ecosse / Nielsen Racing | | Nissan VK50VE | 1 | Colin Noble [4] | 1–6 | Rowspan=2 | LMP3 |
Tony Wells | 1–6 |
7 | Christian Olsen[5] | 1, 6 | LMP3 |
Nick Adcock | 6 |
Red River Sport | | Nissan VK50VE | 2 | Johnny Mowlem | 1–4, 6 | LMP3 |
Bonamy Grimes | 1–4, 6 |
Mectech Motorsport | Norma M30 | Nissan VK50VE | 21 | Bradley Smith | 1–6 | LMP3 |
Duncan Williams | 1–6 |
360 Racing | | Nissan VK50VE | 23 | Jason Rishover | 1–2 | LMP3 |
Jamie Spence | 1–2 |
United Autosports | | Ford 3.7L V6 Supercharged | 32 | Charlie Hollings | 1 | PT4 |
Andrew Bentley | 1 |
Speedworks Motorsport | | Nissan VK50VE | 96 | Jack Butel | 1–6 | LMP3 |
Dominic Paul | 1–6 |
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Races
Round | Circuit | Date | Pole Position | Winners |
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1 | R1 | 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 |
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R2 | No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams | No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith
Duncan Williams |
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2 | R4 | 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 |
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R5 | No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams | No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells |
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3 | R5 | 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 |
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R6 | 3 June | No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells | No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams |
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4 | R7 | 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 |
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R8 | 1 July | No. 96 Speedworks Motorsport Jack Butel Dominic Paul | No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells |
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5 | R9 | Donington Park (Grand Prix Circuit, Leicestershire) | 8 September | No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams | No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams |
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R10 | 9 September | No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells | No. 1 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Colin Noble Tony Wells |
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6 | R11 | 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 |
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R12 | 14 October | No. 7 Ecurie Ecosse/Nielsen Racing Christian Olsen Nick Adcock | No. 21 Mectech Motorsport Bradley Smith Duncan Williams | |
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Notes and References
- Web site: 2018 LMP3 Cup Calendar Announced.
- 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.
- Web site: Lanan Racing Look To Return To LMP3 In 2018 With Norma.
- Web site: Ecurie Ecosse Step Up To ELMS With Strong Driver Line-up. Goodwin. Graham. February 8, 2018. DailySportscars.com. 17 April 2023.
- Web site: Olsen Adds To LMP3 Cup Entry For Donington Park. Goodwin. Graham. April 18, 2018. DailySportscar.com. 17 April 2023.