Formula 3 had a lot to live up to this year after an epic 2014 season that produced Esteban Ocon, Max Verstappen and Tom Blomqvist.
The consequent publicity glare resulted in an incredible 35-car field and, although the quality at the front remained high, the focus among the wider world unfortunately shifted onto the inevitable accidents.
In many ways it was a frustrating year, but one that featured many future leading lights of international motorsport. Here's how MARCUS SIMMONS rated the field: