The 2012 Monza GP3 Series round was a GP3 Series motor race held on September 10 and 11, 2012 at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy. It was the eighth and final round of the 2012 GP3 Series.[1] The race supported the 2012 Italian Grand Prix.
MW Arden driver Mitch Evans secured the 2012 GP3 championship in the Race 2 when his nearest title rival, Daniel Abt failed to secure enough points to take the title himself.[2]
This was also the final race for the original GP3 car, the Dallara GP3/10, as it was replaced in 2013 by the GP3/13.
Classification
Qualifying
notes:
- ^1 — Tamás Pál Kiss was given a ten-place grid penalty for causing an avoidable accident with Fabiano Machado during free practice.[4]
- ^2 — Kevin Ceccon was given a five-place grid penalty after qualifying for causing an avoidable collision.[5]
Race 1
Race 2
Standings after the round
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- Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.
See also
References
- ^ "2012 GP3 Series Calendar". GP3 Series. GP2 Motorsport Limited. 16 December 2011. Archived from the original on 5 February 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
- ^ a b Bradley, Charles (9 September 2012). "Monza GP3 race: Mitch Evans takes title as Tio Ellinas wins epic decider". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
- ^ Bradley, Charles (8 September 2012). "Evans' pole is a step closer to title". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "Tamas Pal Kiss issued with grid penalty". GP3Series.com. GP2 Series Limited. 7 September 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "Ceccon issued with five place grid penalty". GP3Series.com. GP2 Series Limited. 8 September 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
- ^ "Abt sole challenger in title fight with win in Monza". GP3Series.com. GP2 Series Limited. 8 September 2012. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.