International Formula Master
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| Kategorie | Single seaters |
|---|---|
| Land | Europa |
| Inaugural season | 2005 |
| Drivers | 23 (2009) |
| Teams | 10 (2009) |
| Constructors | Tatuus |
| Engine suppliers | 2.0 litre Honda |
| Drivers' champion |  Fabio Leimer |
| Teams' champion |  JD Motorsport |
| Official website | formulamaster.net |
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International Formula Master, also known as Formula Super 2000, is a European-based junior single seater formula. The series was conceived as a competitor for Formula Three and made its debut at Valencia in 2007. European television channel Eurosport are backing the series and the series regularly supports the World Touring Car Championship during its European races.[1]
The championship started in 2005 as the 3000 Pro Series, organised by Peroni Promotion and based in Italy; it used Lola B99/50 chassis alongside 2002 cars. MTC Organisation took over for 2006 and renamed it F3000 International Masters, running a support series to the WTCC. In 2007 this series changed regulations, with N.Technology now running technical operations for MTC Organisation, and it became the International Formula Master. N.Technology had previously been involved in motorsport as an Alfa Romeo works team.[1]
Venues
The championship consists of eight events, each comprising two races, held at a variety of European circuits. Each venue is in a different country. Notable venues include Pau in France; Brands Hatch in Britain; Brno in the Czech Republic; Porto in Portugal; and Monza in Italy.
Technical and sporting regulations
The series is a one-make series in that only one type of car is allowed - the Formula 2000 made by Tatuus. The cars are powered by a Honda K20A naturally-aspirated engine, built according to the FIA S2000 regulations with approximately 250 HP.
Event schedule
Each race weekend begins on Friday, with two 45-minute practice sessions and a 30-minute qualifying session that decides the starting grid for the first race. There are two races; one of approximately 75km on Saturday and one of approximately 100km on Sunday.[2]
With just one qualifying session, the grid for the second race is determined by the results of Race 1. The top eight positions are reversed, giving pole position to the 8th-placed finisher.[2]
Scoring system
Teams will only score from their two highest placed cars.[2] Feature race pole-winners are awarded one point, whereas no points are given for the reverse-grid pole winner in the sprint race. 19 points is the maximum possible haul for one driver in a race weekend.
| Current International Formula Master points system for race 1 | ||||||||
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| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | Fastest Lap |
| 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Current International Formula Master points system for race 2 | ||||||||
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| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | Fastest Lap | ||
| 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
- The scoring system between 2005-2008 was to give the same points given for both races: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
Champions
| Season | Series Name | Champion | Team Champion | Secondary Class Champion |
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| 2005 | 3000 Pro Series |  Norbert Siedler / Max Busnelli
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Draco Junior Team
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| 2006 | F3000 International Masters |  Jan Charouz
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Charouz Racing System
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| 2007 | International Formula Master |  Jérôme d'Ambrosio
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Cram Competition
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| 2008 | International Formula Master |  Chris van der Drift
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JD Motorsport
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Marcello Puglisi (Formula Master Italia)
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| 2009 | International Formula Master | Fabio Leimer
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JD Motorsport
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 ?? (Formula Master Italia)
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See also
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