The 2014 GP3 Series was the fifth season of the GP3 racing championship, a single‑seater feeder series that supported selected Formula One Grand Prix events. The season comprised eight rounds, each featuring a feature race and a sprint race, for a total of sixteen races.
Champion
- Alex Lynn (Great Britain) won the drivers’ championship driving for Carlin.
Teams’ champion
- Carlin secured the teams’ title, accumulating the most points across both drivers and races.
Calendar
The 2014 calendar mirrored the Formula One schedule, with GP3 races held at the following venues:
| Round | Circuit | Country | Date (Feature Race) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain International Circuit | Bahrain | 23 May 2014 |
| 2 | Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya | Spain | 13 June 2014 |
| 3 | Red Bull Ring | Austria | 27 June 2014 |
| 4 | Silverstone Circuit | United Kingdom | 4 July 2014 |
| 5 | Hockenheimring | Germany | 18 July 2014 |
| 6 | Spa‑Francorchamps | Belgium | 29 August 2014 |
| 7 | Autodromo Nazionale Monza | Italy | 12 September 2014 |
| 8 | Yas Marina Circuit | United Arab Emirates | 26 November 2014 |
Points system
- Feature race (first race of the weekend): 25‑18‑15‑12‑10‑8‑6‑4‑2‑1 for the top ten finishers.
- Sprint race (second race of the weekend): 15‑12‑10‑8‑6‑4‑2‑1 for the top eight finishers.
- Two additional points were awarded for pole position in the feature race, and one point for the fastest lap in each race provided the driver finished within the top ten.
Key participants
In addition to Alex Lynn, notable drivers during the season included:
- Dean Stoneman (Fédération Française de l’Automobile), who finished second in the championship driving for Koiranen GP.
- Marvin Kirchhöfer (Germany), third overall, also with ART Grand Prix.
Technical regulations
All competitors used the GP3‑A chassis built by Dallara, powered by a 2.0‑litre turbocharged inline‑four engine supplied by Mecachrome, delivering approximately 400 bhp. The cars featured a six‑speed sequential gearbox and a standardized Hankook tyre package.
Season summary
Alex Lynn secured four race victories and multiple podium finishes, which allowed him to amass a total of 141 points and clinch the drivers’ title before the final round. Carlin’s consistent performance, including multiple podiums across its driver lineup, ensured the team accumulated the highest points total for the season.
Legacy
The 2014 season reinforced the GP3 Series’ role as a developmental platform for emerging talent, with several drivers, including Lynn, progressing to higher categories such as Formula Two and eventually Formula One.
