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| Platform = [[File:397rFactor2.png|45px]] [[rFactor 2]] |
 
| Platform = [[File:397rFactor2.png|45px]] [[rFactor 2]] |
 
| Rounds = 18 |
 
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| Mod = Williams JPH1B F2 modified |
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| Carshape = Williams JPH1B |
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| Engines = TBA |
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| Engines = [[GPVWC]] 3500cc NA V6 |
 
| Tyres = [[GPVWC brand]] {{GPVWC tyres}} |
 
| Tyres = [[GPVWC brand]] {{GPVWC tyres}} |
 
| Drivers =  |
 
| Drivers =  |
 
| Teams = 16 |
 
| Teams = 16 |
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| Drivers_Champion =   {{POL}} [[Maciej Mlynek]]
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| Teams_Champion =   {{SWI}} [[Scuderia Basilea]]
 
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{{2017 series box}}
 
{{2017 series box}}
  
 
The '''2017 Formula Challenge season''' will be the 6th [[Grand Prix Virtual World Championship|GPVWC]] [[Formula Challenge]] season.
 
The '''2017 Formula Challenge season''' will be the 6th [[Grand Prix Virtual World Championship|GPVWC]] [[Formula Challenge]] season.
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[[File:Formula Challenge 2017 Spottersguide.png|thumb|right|250px|The 2017 Formula Challenge Spotters guide]]
  
 
==Teams and drivers==
 
==Teams and drivers==
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!Test/Reserve Driver(s)
 
!Test/Reserve Driver(s)
 
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Apex Racing|ENG|Apex||
 
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{{ENG}} [[Stefan McCready]]
 
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
 
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Arrow International Racing|ENG|AIR||
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Arrow International Racing|ENG|AIR||
 
{{ENG}} [[Sam Jones]]
 
{{ENG}} [[Sam Jones]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 26 | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 72 | {{blank}} {{!!}}
 
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Scuderia Basilea|SWI|Basilea||
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Scuderia Basilea|SWI|Basilea||
 
{{SWI}} [[David Jundt]]
 
{{SWI}} [[David Jundt]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 66 | {{NED}} [[Mike Kwint]] {{!!}}
−
| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 89 | {{POL}} [[Maciej Mlynek]] {{!!}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Bastvik Grand Prix|FIN|Bastvik||
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Bastvik Grand Prix|FIN|Bastvik||
 
{{FIN}} [[Mikael Tuomaala]]
 
{{FIN}} [[Mikael Tuomaala]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 70 | {{POR}} [[Bruno Sousa Ferreira]] {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 71 | {{POL}} [[Patryk Gerber]]  {{!!}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
|td=n/a
 
|td=n/a
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}}
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Downforce Racing|ENG|Downforce||
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{{ENG}} [[Jake Sanson]]
 +
| 31 | {{NED}} [[Rolf Baas]] {{!!}}
 +
| 53 | {{SWI}} [[David Jundt]] {{!!}}
 +
|td={{ENG}} [[Jake Sanson]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|EJ Engineering|ENG|EJ ||
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|EJ Engineering|ENG|EJ ||
 
{{AUS}} [[Jarrod Vanderweide]]
 
{{AUS}} [[Jarrod Vanderweide]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 23 | {{NED}} [[Wesley Stefano]] {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 28 | {{ENG}} [[Will Barnes]] {{!!}}
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|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
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|td=n/a
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}}
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|EVAL Simracing Team|EST|EVAL||
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{{EST}} [[Argo Teder]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|GPVWC Academy|LIE|GPVWC||
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|GPVWC Academy|LIE|GPVWC||
 
{{NED}} [[Menno Klont]]
 
{{NED}} [[Menno Klont]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 100 | {{AUS}} [[Jarrod Vanderweide]] {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 101 | {{GER}} [[Philipp Konig]] {{!!}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Holland Racing Team |NED|HRT||
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Holland Racing Team |NED|HRT||
 
{{NED}} [[Dethan Rootring]]
 
{{NED}} [[Dethan Rootring]]
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| TBA | {{NED}} [[Gerrit de Vries]] {{!!}}
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| 78 | {{NED}} [[Gerrit de Vries]] {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 79 | {{NED}} [[Casper Onwijn]] {{!!}}
 +
|td={{GER}} [[Bastian Paisler]]
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}}
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|MDR Motorsports|ENG|MDR||
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{{ENG}} [[Jack Mayor]]
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| 90 | {{GER}} [[Philipp Konig]] {{!!}}
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| 58 | {{POL}} [[Konrad Bar]] {{!!}}
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|td={{GBR}} [[Ryan Nash]]
 +
}}
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|NEX E-Sports Club|BRA|NEX||
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{{BRA}} [[Ike Ramos]]
 +
| 57 | {{CYP}} [[Loucas Afxentiou]] {{!!}}
 +
| 82 | {{BRA}} [[Ike Ramos]] {{!!}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Red Arrow Racing|ENG|Red Arrow||
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Red Arrow Racing|ENG|Red Arrow||
 
{{ENG}} [[David Fidock]]
 
{{ENG}} [[David Fidock]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 65 | {{GRE}} [[Nicholas Demetris]] {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 93 | {{ESP}} [[Tomeu Cabrer]] {{!!}}
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|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
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|td={{ENG}} [[Chris Williamson]]
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|td=n/a
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}}
 
}}
  
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Royal Blue Racing |ENG| Royal Blue ||
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|Royal Blue Racing |ENG| Royal Blue ||
 
{{ENG}} [[Matthew Clipp]]
 
{{ENG}} [[Matthew Clipp]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 50 | {{NED}} [[Dave van Gils]] {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 51 | {{ENG}} [[Matthew Clipp]] {{!!}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|STAX Racing|CAN|STAX ||
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|STAX Racing|CAN|STAX ||
 
{{GER}} [[Christian Zoerner]]
 
{{GER}} [[Christian Zoerner]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 36 | {{NED}} [[Menno Klont]]  {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 37 | {{ENG}} [[Chris Shepherd]] {{!!}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|The Mighty Forth |SCO|TMF||
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|The Mighty Forth |SCO|TMF||
 
{{SCO}} [[Paul Joseph]]
 
{{SCO}} [[Paul Joseph]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 24 | {{ENG}} [[Mark Breslin]] {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 25 | {{SCO}}[[Paul Joseph]] {{!!}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|THUnderdog|NED|THU||
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|THUnderdog|NED|THU||
 
{{NED}} [[Rienk Hoekstra]]
 
{{NED}} [[Rienk Hoekstra]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 95 | {{NED}} [[Roy Schroten]] {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 99 | {{NED}} [[Rienk Hoekstra]] {{!!}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
|td=n/a
 
|td=n/a
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|TR Motorsports|MEX|TR||
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|TR Bluvos Motorsports|MEX|TR||
 
{{MEX}} [[Michael Teichmann]]
 
{{MEX}} [[Michael Teichmann]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 87 | {{MAL}} [[Terence Grech]] {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 88 | {{NED}} [[Roy Verzijl]] {{!!}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|TTF Racing|ENG|TTF||
 
{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|TTF Racing|ENG|TTF||
 
{{ENG}} [[Tyrone Frith]]
 
{{ENG}} [[Tyrone Frith]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 41 | {{RSA}} [[Bret Metcalf]] {{!!}}
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 45 | {{ENG}} [[James Early]] {{!!}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
|td=n/a
 
|td=n/a
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{FCteam|17|2|1|1|YTF1|ENG|YTF1||
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{{FCteam|17|3|2|1|YTF1|ENG|YTF1||
 
{{ENG}} [[Matthew Allington]]
 
{{ENG}} [[Matthew Allington]]
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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| 13 | {{SWE}} [[Johan Lindberg]] {{!!}} 1-2, 4-18
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| TBA | {{blank}} {{!!}}
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|tdstyle={{n/a2}}
 
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{{!-}}
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{{!}} {{ENG}} [[Jack Mayor]] {{!!}} 3
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| 22 | {{RSA}} [[Matthew Marquard]] {{!!}} All
 
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*[[MadCape Racing Team]] were promoted to the Superleague.
 
*[[MadCape Racing Team]] were promoted to the Superleague.
 
*[[BackMarker Brigade]], [[Sportscar Driving Evolution]] and [[Tēafor Motorsport]] all did not continue into the 2017 season.
 
*[[BackMarker Brigade]], [[Sportscar Driving Evolution]] and [[Tēafor Motorsport]] all did not continue into the 2017 season.
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*[[Apex Racing]] and [[Eval Simracing Team]] were initially accepted onto the 2017 grid but withdrew from the series just before the pre-season test. They were replaced by newcomers to the Career Ladder [[NEX E-Sports Club]] after their Masters Series venture, and [[Downforce Racing]], making their return as a fully-fledged outfit after fielding a single-car entry as the precursor to the GPVWC Academy in 2015.
  
 
===New entries===
 
===New entries===
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*[[Apex Racing]], [[EJ Engineering]], [[Holland Racing Team]], [[Red Arrow Racing]], [[STAX Racing]], [[The Mighty Forth]], [[THUnderdog]], [[TR Motorsports]] and [[TTF Racing]] are all rookies to the career ladder in the 2017 season.
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*[[EJ Engineering]], [[Holland Racing Team]], [[NEX E-Sports Club]], [[Red Arrow Racing]], [[STAX Racing]], [[The Mighty Forth]], [[THUnderdog]], [[TR Motorsports]] and [[TTF Racing]] were all rookies to the career ladder in the 2017 season. Following the removal of NEX E-Sports Club from the series for poor attendance, they were replaced by newcomers [[MDR Motorsports]].
  
 
===Returning entries===
 
===Returning entries===
  
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*[[Royal Blue Racing]] returned to the series after a two year absence.
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*[[Royal Blue Racing]] and [[Downforce Racing]] both returned to the series after a two year absence.
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==Technical changes==
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*The series switched from turbocharged 4-cylinder engines to naturally aspirated V6 engines for 2017.
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*Setup options were simplified, placing a greater emphasis on driver skill.
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*The wet tyre compounds recieved an adjustment to grip levels.
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*The low downforce package was removed, leaving a single wing package available for use.
  
 
==2017 Calendar==
 
==2017 Calendar==
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| {{AUS}} [[Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit|Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit]], Melbourne
 
| {{AUS}} [[Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit|Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit]], Melbourne
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 7th March 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
| 19:00
 
| 19:00
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| {{RUS}} [[Sochi Autodrom]], Sochi
 
| {{RUS}} [[Sochi Autodrom]], Sochi
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 21st March 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
| 19:00
 
| 19:00
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| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Shanghai International Circuit]], Shanghai
 
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Shanghai International Circuit]], Shanghai
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 4th April 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
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|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
| 19:00
 
| 19:00
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|-
 
|-
 
! 4
 
! 4
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| {{ESP}} [[Valencia Street Circuit]], Valencia
 
| {{ESP}} [[Valencia Street Circuit]], Valencia
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 18th April 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
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| {{AUT}} [[Red Bull Ring]], Spielberg
 
| {{AUT}} [[Red Bull Ring]], Spielberg
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 2rd May 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
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| {{MON}} [[Circuit de Monaco]], Monte Carlo
 
| {{MON}} [[Circuit de Monaco]], Monte Carlo
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 16th May 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
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| {{CAN}} [[Circuit Gilles Villeneuve]], Montreal
 
| {{CAN}} [[Circuit Gilles Villeneuve]], Montreal
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 30th July 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
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| {{UK}} [[Silverstone Circuit]], Northamptonshire
 
| {{UK}} [[Silverstone Circuit]], Northamptonshire
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 13th June 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
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| {{HUN}} [[Hungaroring]], Budapest
 
| {{HUN}} [[Hungaroring]], Budapest
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 27th June 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
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| {{GER}} [[Nurburgring]], Nürburg
 
| {{GER}} [[Nurburgring]], Nürburg
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 25th July 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
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| {{BEL}} [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps]], Spa
 
| {{BEL}} [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps]], Spa
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 8th August 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
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| {{ITA}} [[Autodromo Nazionale di Monza]], Monza
 
| {{ITA}} [[Autodromo Nazionale di Monza]], Monza
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 22nd August 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
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| [[Singapore Grand Prix]]
 
| [[Singapore Grand Prix]]
 
| [[2017 Singapore Grand Prix|Singapore GP]]
 
| [[2017 Singapore Grand Prix|Singapore GP]]
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| {{ITA}} [[Marina Bay Street Circuit]], Singapore
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| {{SIN}} [[Marina Bay Street Circuit]], Singapore
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| TBC
+
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| 5th September 2017
 
| 20:00
 
| 20:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
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| {{JPN}} [[Suzuka Circuit]], Suzuka
 
| {{JPN}} [[Suzuka Circuit]], Suzuka
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 19th September 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
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| {{USA}} [[Circuit of the Americas]], Austin
 
| {{USA}} [[Circuit of the Americas]], Austin
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 3rd October 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
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| {{MEX}} [[Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez]], Mexico City
 
| {{MEX}} [[Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez]], Mexico City
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 17th October 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| 18:00
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| {{BRA}} [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace]], São Paulo
 
| {{BRA}} [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace]], São Paulo
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
−
| TBC
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| 31st October 2017
 
| 14:00
 
| 14:00
 
| 19:00
 
| 19:00
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| {{UAE}} [[Yas Marina Circuit]], Yas Island
 
| {{UAE}} [[Yas Marina Circuit]], Yas Island
 
| TBC
 
| TBC
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| TBC
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| 14th November 2017
 
| 17:00
 
| 17:00
 
| 19:00
 
| 19:00
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| {{center|—}}
 
|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| {{center|—}}
 
|}
 
|}
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===Testing===
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The 2017 testing schedule is as follows:
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{| class="wikitable" border="1" style="font-size: 85%;"
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!Test
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!width=80|Date
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!width=250|Venue
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|-
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! Preseason Test
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|align="center"|21st Feb 2017
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| {{BAH}} [[Bahrain International Circuit]], Sakhir
 +
|-
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|}
 +
  
 
===Calendar changes===
 
===Calendar changes===
  
 
*The [[Bahrain Grand Prix]], [[Turkish Grand Prix]] and [[Dutch Grand Prix]] were removed from the calendar, the Dutch round having been replaced with the [[German Grand Prix]] in 2016.
 
*The [[Bahrain Grand Prix]], [[Turkish Grand Prix]] and [[Dutch Grand Prix]] were removed from the calendar, the Dutch round having been replaced with the [[German Grand Prix]] in 2016.
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*The location of the [[Spanish Grand Prix]] changed from the [[Circuit de Catalunya]] to the [[Valencia Street Circuit]], Valencia hosting the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time in Formula Challenge history.
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*The location of the [[Spanish Grand Prix]] changed from the [[Circuit de Catalunya]] to the [[Valencia Street Circuit]], Valencia hosting the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time since {{SL|2009}} and for the first time in Formula Challenge history.
 
*The location of the [[German Grand Prix]] changed from the [[Hockenheimring]] to the [[Nurburgring]].
 
*The location of the [[German Grand Prix]] changed from the [[Hockenheimring]] to the [[Nurburgring]].
 
*The [[Singapore Grand Prix]] and [[Chinese Grand Prix]] returned to the calendar after being removed in {{SL|2016}} and {{SL|2015}} respectively.
 
*The [[Singapore Grand Prix]] and [[Chinese Grand Prix]] returned to the calendar after being removed in {{SL|2016}} and {{SL|2015}} respectively.
 
*The season-ending race was changed from the [[Brazilian Grand Prix]] to the [[Abu Dhabi Grand Prix]].
 
*The season-ending race was changed from the [[Brazilian Grand Prix]] to the [[Abu Dhabi Grand Prix]].

Latest revision as of 12:25, 31 December 2023

2017 Formula Challenge season
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Competition Formula Challenge
Title Sponsor TBA
Platform Used 397rFactor2.png rFactor 2
Rounds 18
Mod Used Williams JPH1B F2 modified
Carshape Williams JPH1B
Engine Supplier(s) GPVWC 3500cc NA V6
Tyre Supplier(s) GPVWC brand G
Drivers
Teams 16
Drivers' Champion Poland Maciej Mlynek
Teams' Champion
Switzerland
Scuderia Basilea
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The 2017 Formula Challenge season will be the 6th GPVWC Formula Challenge season.

The 2017 Formula Challenge Spotters guide

Teams and drivers

The amount of team slots remained at 16 for the 2016 season, with the GPVWC Management citing a desire to promote quality over quantity in GPVWC series in 2017. Notably, the league-owned GPVWC Academy team expanded to 2 cars in 2017, following the discontinuation of the Open Series.

Formula Challenge Team Team Owner Abbreviation Chassis Tyre No. Race Drivers Rounds Test/Reserve Driver(s)
England Arrow International Racing

England Sam Jones

AIR FC-017 G 26   n/a
72  
Switzerland
Scuderia Basilea
Switzerland
David Jundt 		Basilea FC-017 G 66 Netherlands Mike Kwint n/a
89 Poland Maciej Mlynek
Finland Bastvik Grand Prix

Finland Mikael Tuomaala

Bastvik FC-017 G 70 Portugal Bruno Sousa Ferreira n/a
71 Poland Patryk Gerber
England Downforce Racing

England Jake Sanson

Downforce FC-017 G 31 Netherlands Rolf Baas England Jake Sanson
53
Switzerland
David Jundt
England EJ Engineering

Australia Jarrod Vanderweide

EJ FC-017 G 23 Netherlands Wesley Stefano n/a
28 England Will Barnes
Liechtenstein GPVWC Academy

Netherlands Menno Klont

GPVWC FC-017 G 100 Australia Jarrod Vanderweide n/a
101 Germany Philipp Konig
Netherlands Holland Racing Team

Netherlands Dethan Rootring

HRT FC-017 G 78 Netherlands Gerrit de Vries Germany Bastian Paisler
79 Netherlands Casper Onwijn
England MDR Motorsports

England Jack Mayor

MDR FC-017 G 90 Germany Philipp Konig United Kingdom Ryan Nash
58 Poland Konrad Bar
Brazil NEX E-Sports Club

Brazil Ike Ramos

NEX FC-017 G 57 Cyprus Loucas Afxentiou n/a
82 Brazil Ike Ramos
England Red Arrow Racing

England David Fidock

Red Arrow FC-017 G 65 Greece Nicholas Demetris England Chris Williamson
93 Spain Tomeu Cabrer
England Royal Blue Racing

England Matthew Clipp

Royal Blue FC-017 G 50 Netherlands Dave van Gils n/a
51 England Matthew Clipp
Canada STAX Racing

Germany Christian Zoerner

STAX FC-017 G 36 Netherlands Menno Klont n/a
37 England Chris Shepherd
Scotland The Mighty Forth

Scotland Paul Joseph

TMF FC-017 G 24 England Mark Breslin n/a
25 ScotlandPaul Joseph
Netherlands THUnderdog

Netherlands Rienk Hoekstra

THU FC-017 G 95 Netherlands Roy Schroten n/a
99 Netherlands Rienk Hoekstra
Mexico TR Bluvos Motorsports

Mexico Michael Teichmann

TR FC-017 G 87 Malta Terence Grech n/a
88 Netherlands Roy Verzijl
England TTF Racing

England Tyrone Frith

TTF FC-017 G 41 South Africa Bret Metcalf n/a
45 England James Early
England YTF1

England Matthew Allington

YTF1 FC-017 G 13 Sweden Johan Lindberg 1-2, 4-18 n/a
England Jack Mayor 3
22 South Africa Matthew Marquard All


Team changes

New entries

Returning entries

Technical changes

  • The series switched from turbocharged 4-cylinder engines to naturally aspirated V6 engines for 2017.
  • Setup options were simplified, placing a greater emphasis on driver skill.
  • The wet tyre compounds recieved an adjustment to grip levels.
  • The low downforce package was removed, leaving a single wing package available for use.

2017 Calendar

Round Race Title Grand Prix Circuit Conditions Date Start Time
Track time GMT BST
1 Australian Grand Prix Australian GP Australia Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne TBC 7th March 2017 14:00 19:00
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2 Russian Grand Prix Russian GP Russia Sochi Autodrom, Sochi TBC 21st March 2017 14:00 19:00
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3 Chinese Grand Prix Chinese GP China Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai TBC 4th April 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
4 Spanish Grand Prix Spanish GP Spain Valencia Street Circuit, Valencia TBC 18th April 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
5 Austrian Grand Prix Austrian GP Austria Red Bull Ring, Spielberg TBC 2rd May 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
6 Monaco Grand Prix Monaco GP Monaco Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo TBC 16th May 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
7 Canadian Grand Prix Canadian GP Canada Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal TBC 30th July 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
8 British Grand Prix British GP United Kingdom Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire TBC 13th June 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
9 Hungarian Grand Prix Hungarian GP Hungary Hungaroring, Budapest TBC 27th June 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
10 German Grand Prix German GP Germany Nurburgring, Nürburg TBC 25th July 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
11 Belgian Grand Prix Belgian GP Belgium Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa TBC 8th August 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
12 Italian Grand Prix Italian GP Italy Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Monza TBC 22nd August 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
13 Singapore Grand Prix Singapore GP Singapore Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore TBC 5th September 2017 20:00 18:00 19:00
14 Japanese Grand Prix Japanese GP Japan Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka TBC 19th September 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
15 United States Grand Prix United States GP United States Circuit of the Americas, Austin TBC 3rd October 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
16 Mexican Grand Prix Mexican GP Mexico Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City TBC 17th October 2017 14:00 18:00 19:00
17 Brazilian Grand Prix Brazilian GP Brazil Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo TBC 31st October 2017 14:00 19:00
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18 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Abu Dhabi GP United Arab Emirates Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island TBC 14th November 2017 17:00 19:00
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Testing

The 2017 testing schedule is as follows:

Test Date Venue
Preseason Test 21st Feb 2017 Bahrain Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir


Calendar changes

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