Eurocup-3 is a formula racing series regulated according to Formula Regional regulations. The series is founded for levelling up the competition for all drivers, with each team committing on a maximum budget of â¬400,000 every season.
The championship was inaugurated in 2023, and was formed as an alternative to the FIA-sanctioned Formula Regional European Championship and the Euroformula Open Championship, especially after the latter series struggled to attract entries in late 2022.
Teams useÃÂ the identical Tatuus F3 T-318 chassis from the Formula Regional European Championship, but these chassis are provided with a new intercooler, updated body kit, and battery kit. This updated car is calledÃÂ as the Tatuus F3 T-318-EC3, and it weighsÃÂ less than the Tatuus F3 T-318. The car is fitted with a ÃÂ Alfa Romeo-Autotecnica engine and Hankook tires. There is also a push-to-pass system used in these cars whichÃÂ providesÃÂ an additional .
Starting from 2026, Eurocup-3 will use a new spec chassis: Dallara 326. It has the same structural design as Dallara 324 (which is currently used in Euroformula Open Championship and Super Formula Lights) and will be equipped with a Toyota engine.