The Moscow round of the European F3 championship has been cut from the calendar and replaced by a new event supporting the Blancpain GT series at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve.
“Due to the huge logistical efforts and the accordingly high travel expenses, teams had asked for the event to be reconsidered,” said a press release from the championship. “The organisers have accepted this request.”
From a racing point of view, this has to be a change for the better. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a good race on the Moscow Raceway, but Portugal’s Algarve circuit is about as good as modern tracks get – fast, flowing and undulating. I’m looking forward to seeing the F3 cars in action there.