F3 - Duel for the title of 2017 FIA Formula 3 European Champion

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Lando Norris and Maximilian Günther (Prema Powerteam) are the protagonists in the duel for the title of 2017 FIA Formula 3 European Champion. These two young drivers are the only ones who can still make it to the top of the championship ranking, thus following in the footsteps of Canada’s Lance Stroll who moved up to Formula One this year. 17-year old Norris from Glastonbury, Southern England, travels to the German F1 circuit with a 72-point lead over Maximilian Günther. To clinch the title, the German has to win all three races, with Norris scoring a maximum of two points, over the course of the weekend.

The situation in the battle for the rookie title is even clearer. Here, Norris does not have to score a single point while his last rival, Jehan Daruvala (Carlin), must finish as best rookie in all three races. Only then, Norris would be beaten.

Meanwhile, the fight for the second position in the drivers’ championship standings is closer. Here, Sweden’s Joel Eriksson (Motopark) follows just six points behind Günther and also Callum Ilott (Prema Powerteam) still has a chance to become second. In the team ranking Carlin is the only team which could still prevent defending champions Prema Powerteam to claim the title again in 2017.

At the same time, the fans will not only look forward to watching the championship decisions unfold but also to three entertaining races. At a circuit that provides several overtaking opportunities, the four Germans in particular want to use the opportunity to shine in front of their home crowd. These drivers are – in addition to Günther – Mick Schumacher (Prema Powerteam), David Beckmann (Motopark) and Keyvan Andres (Motopark). Schumacher and Andres will contest their first FIA Formula 3 European Championship races at Hockenheim while Beckmann already secured a podium in last year’s season finale.

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