F3 Euro Series abandons non-DTM support races for 2012

The Euro Series stated in October that the 2012 season would be contested over seven DTM rounds plus two additional events with other championships; having supported the Le Mans Series as well this year.

However, it has now decided to run its full season on the DTM package, starting at Hockenheim on April 28-29 and ending at the same circuit on 20-21 October.

The only DTM track not to host the Euro Series is Brands Hatch, meaning that for the first time since 2005, the championship will not visit Britain.

A pair of two-day, pre-season tests have also been scheduled, for Valencia on March 17-18 and Barcelona on March 21-22. There will also be a mid-season test, which will take place at an unspecified venue and on an unspecified date.

F3 Euro Series 2012 calendar

April 28-29       Hockenheim (D)
May 5-6           Lausitz (D)
June 2-3          Spielberg (A)
June 30-July 1    Norisring (D)
August 18-19      Nurburgring (D)
August 25-26      Zandvoort (NL)
September 15-16   Oschersleben (D)
September 29-30   Valencia (E)
October 20-21     Hockenheim (D)