Formula Masters China, FMCS (Chinese: 青年冠军方程式系列赛) (previously known as Formula Pilota China), was a single-seater racing series based in Asia. The series was created in 2011 after the success of the Formula Abarth championship that was created a year before.[1]
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| Category | Single seaters |
|---|---|
| Country | Asia |
| Inaugural season | 2011 |
| Folded | 2017 |
| Drivers | 19 (2017) |
| Teams | 5 (2017) |
| Constructors | Tatuus |
| Engine suppliers | Volkswagen |
| Tyre suppliers | Giti Tire |
| Last Drivers' champion |  Taylor Cockerton |
| Last Teams' champion |  Cebu Pacific Air by PRT |
| Official website | Formula Masters China Series |
 Current season | |
Event schedule
editEach event in the championship is normally run to a three-day schedule. It comprises two free practice sessions on the first day, one qualifying session and 45–55 km or 25-minute race on the second day, and a 45–55 km or 25-minute race on the third day. The grid for the second race is determined by the fastest lap in the first race; if drivers set equal times, priority will be given to driver who set the time first.[2]
Circuits
editEvents have been held predominantly on Chinese circuits at Guangdong, Ordos International Circuit, Shanghai, and Shanghai Tianma, as well as Sepang and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
Formula Pilota China Cars
editAll the teams in Formula Pilota China use the same Tatuus FA010 chassis and a 1.4 litre FPT engine.[3]
Specifications:
- Chassis: Tatuus FA010 Carbon composite monocoque FIA F3-2010 safety homologated
- Dimension: 2650mm x 1490mm x 1455mm
- Weight: 525 kg
- Engine: FPT 414TF
- Displacement: 1.400cc
- Power output: 180 hp
- Fuel: Premier, FIA FT3 fuel cell ethanol compatible
- Gearbox: Sadev sequential six-speed gearbox — LSD differential.
- Front Suspension: Double wishbone with pushrods
- Rear Suspension: Double wishbone with pushrods
- Shock Absorbers: ORA
- Brake Disc: AP cast iron ventilated discs, 278mm x 16mm.
- Wheel Rims: ATS, Front 9x13", Rear 10,5x13"centre-bolt aluminium.
- Tyres: GitiCompete GTR1 racing slicks and wet weather tyres
- Fuel Tank: 45 litres
Points
editAfter each race the points will be awarded to eligible drivers listed as classified finishers as follows:
- 2011
| Points | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
| 20 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Points are awarded after the completion of any Judicial or Technical procedures and after the Stewards have declared the results final. Only the best eleven race results are retained, any other points being discarded.[2]
- 2012–2014
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race 1&3 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Race 2 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Results
edit| Season | Champion | Second | Third | Secondary Class Champion | Team Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |  Mathéo Tuscher
|
 Luís Sá Silva
|
 Dustin Sofyan
|
A: Dustin Sofyan
|
not awarded |
| 2012 |  Antonio Giovinazzi
|
 Dan Wells
|
 Parth Ghorpade
|
A: Parth Ghorpade
|
Eurasia Motorsport
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| 2013 |  Aidan Wright
|
 Afiq Yazid
|
Akash Nandy
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C:  Pu Jun Jin
|
Meritus GP
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| 2014 | James Munro
|
 Matt Solomon
|
Dan Wells
|
not awarded | Cebu Pacific Air by KCMG
|
| 2015 |  Martin Rump
|
Jake Parsons
|
Nick Rowe
|
Cebu Pacific Air by KCMG
| |
| 2016 |  Philip Hamprecht
|
Aidan Read
|
Zheng Shangguan
|
M:  Takashi HataC: Zheng Shangguan
|
Absolute Racing
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| 2017 | Taylor Cockerton
|
Daniel Lu
|
 Danial Frost
|
not awarded | not awarded |
References
edit- ^ "Introduction". Formula Pilota China. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ^ a b "Sporting Regulation" (PDF). Formula Pilota China. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 June 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ^ "Technical Specifications". Formula Piota China. Retrieved 19 February 2012.