2013 Catalunya GP3 Series round
| Round details | |||
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Round 1 of 8 rounds in the 2013 GP3 Series | |||
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Circuit de Catalunya | |||
| Location |
Circuit de Catalunya Montmeló, Spain | ||
| Course |
Permanent racing facility 4.665 km (2.892 mi) | ||
| Race 1 | |||
| Date | 11 May 2013 | ||
| Laps | 17 | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | Tio Ellinas | Marussia Manor Racing | |
| Time | 1:34.233 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Tio Ellinas | Marussia Manor Racing | |
| Second | Patric Niederhauser | Jenzer Motorsport | |
| Third | Conor Daly | Lotus GP | |
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver | Tio Ellinas | Marussia Manor Racing | |
| Time | 1:36.800 (on lap 2) | ||
| Race 2 | |||
| Date | 12 May 2013 | ||
| Laps | 17 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Aaro Vainio | Koiranen GP | |
| Second | Kevin Korjus | Koiranen GP | |
| Third | Patric Niederhauser | Jenzer Motorsport | |
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver | Kevin Korjus | Koiranen GP | |
| Time | 1:37.669 (on lap 4) | ||
The 2013 Catalunya GP3 Series round was a GP3 Series motor race held at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmeló, Spain on 11 and 12 May 2013 as the first round of the 2013 GP3 Series season.[1] It was a support race for the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix. The race was the debut of the GP3 Series' second-generation chassis, the Dallara GP3/13.[2] The sprint race was the 50th GP3 Series race.
Classification
Summary
Kevin Korjus set the fastest time in qualifying. However, he was given a grid penalty for ignoring yellow flags in the practice session, and Tio Ellinas inherited pole position.[3][4] Ellinas made a good start and held the lead for every lap. Some teams, in particular the MW Arden pair of Daniil Kvyat and Carlos Sainz Jr., struggled with high degradation on the new Pirelli tyres.[5] Korjus and Dino Zamparelli collided with three laps to go, with Zamparelli retiring.[6] Despite Patric Niederhauser challenging him for the final laps, Ellinas took the win for Marussia Manor Racing.[7]
Korjus started on pole for the reverse grid sprint race. He was overtaken at the start by teammate Aaro Vainio, who had a better start than the three cars ahead of him. The safety car was called at the end of the first lap to recover the car of Melville McKee, who went into the gravel following a collision with Robert Vișoiu.[8] Vainio won the race followed by Korjus, giving Koiranen GP a 1-2 finish in their first race weekend and the lead in the teams' championship. Nick Yelloly was running in third until lap 12, when he was spun by David Fumanelli; Hiederhauser finished third to take back-to-back podiums. Ellinas finished fourth, giving him an 11-point lead in the drivers' championship over Hiederhauser.[9]
Qualifying
Notes:
- ^1 — Kevin Korjus qualified on pole, but was given a ten-place grid penalty for ignoring yellow flags during free practice.[3] Tio Ellinas was recognised as the pole-sitter for the event.
- ^2 — Alex Fontana, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Patrick Kujala all received ten-place grid penalties for ignoring yellow flags during free practice.[3]
- ^3 — Daniil Kvyat was given a three-place penalty for blocking Conor Daly during qualifying.[11] However, due to the order in which penalties were applied, he kept his seventh place on the grid.
Feature race
Notes:
- ^4 — Facu Regalia retired from the race, but was classified as a finisher as he had completed 90% of the winner's race distance.
Sprint race
Notes:
- ^1 — Dino Zamparelli received a ten-place grid penalty for causing avoidable contact with Kevin Korjus in race 1.[12]
- ^2 — David Fumanelli and Robert Vișoiu had twenty seconds added to their race time in lieu of a drive-through penalty after they were found to have caused avoidable accidents during the race.[13]
- ^3 — Carlos Sainz Jr. was disqualified from the race after his car was found to be underweight during scrutineering.[13]
Standings after the round
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- Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.
See also
References
- ^ "2013 GP3 Series calendar revealed". GP3 Series. GP3 Motorsport Limited. 19 December 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-01-20. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ "GP3 Series announce new generation car". GP3 Series. GP2 Motorsport Limited. 5 June 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-08-08. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ a b c "Barcelona Post Practice Penalties". GP3Series.com. GP2 Series Ltd. 10 May 2013. Archived from the original on 11 July 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ Allen, Peter (11 May 2013). "Ellinas claims pole as Korjus and Koiranen are quickest on debut". Formula Scout. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ Allen, Peter (11 May 2013). "Ellinas holds on to beat Niederhauser to GP3 opener win". Formula Scout. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Ellinas edges Niederhauser for victory in Barcelona". GP3 Series. 11 May 2013. Archived from the original on 7 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Ellinas clings on for GP3 opener win". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Vainio leads Koiranen one-two". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. 12 May 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ Allen, Peter (12 May 2013). "Vainio and Korjus claim one-two for debutants Koiranan". Formula Scout. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Ellinas inherits Barcelona GP3 pole". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ "Barcelona Post Qualifying Penalties". GP3Series.com. GP2 Series Ltd. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ "Barcelona Post Race 1 Penalties". GP3 Series. 11 May 2013. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Barcelona Post Race 2 Penalties". GP3Series.com. GP2 Series Ltd. 12 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.