British F3 drops Bucharest for Algarve

The British Formula 3 International Series has replaced its Bucharest street races with a new date at the Algarve International track in Portimao, Portugal.

The championship had been due to run alongside the FIA GT Championship in Romania again, but the Bucharest meeting's date change from 30 August to 9 August, due to a clash with a Madonna concert in the city, caused problems for F3.

"The original Bucharest date was ideal for us, but the Romanian event organisers had to bring it forward and it became logistically difficult for the teams," said Alistair Spence, a spokesman for British F3 promoter SRO.

"We were happy to explore other opportunities and we are more than delighted with the outcome."

The Portimao races will take place on 12-13 September, with British F3 sharing the bill with the FIA GT3 series.

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