Jaguar R3

Jaguar R3
Jaguar R3B

Category	Formula One
Constructor	Jaguar
Designer(s)	Steve Nichols (Technical Director) John Russell (Chief Designer) Mark Handford (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	R2
Successor	R4
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon-fibre monocoque
Engine	Cosworth CR-3 / CR-4 3.0-litre V10 (72°) naturally aspirated mid-engine
Transmission	Jaguar 7-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential
Power	805 hp @ 17,500 rpm
Fuel	BP
Lubricants	Castrol
Tyres	Michelin
Competition history
Notable entrants	Jaguar Racing
Notable drivers	16. Eddie Irvine 17. Pedro de la Rosa
Debut	2002 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2002 Japanese Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 17 0 1 0 0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

The Jaguar R3 is a Formula One racing car with which Jaguar Racing competed in the 2002 Formula One season. The car was launched on 4 January 2002. It was driven by Eddie Irvine and Pedro de la Rosa, both retained from 2001. A "B Specification" car named the Jaguar R3B made its debut at the 2002 British Grand Prix and used for the remainder of the 2002 season.

After the disappointing past two seasons, 2002 was even worse for Jaguar. The team admitted to making a lot of mistakes especially in the wind tunnel, as its calculations were wrong. After a fortuitous fourth place at the attritional Australian Grand Prix, the car's poor reliability and lack of horsepower began to show and the team slipped down the rankings; however, towards the end of the season updates were brought in and the car began to improve, culminating in Irvine scoring the team's final podium finish at Monza.

The team finished 7th in the Constructors' Championship, with eight points, all scored by Irvine.

This was also the first Jaguar Formula One car to utilize BP fuels and Castrol lubricants following Chevron's decision to pull out of Formula One involvement.

Livery

In French, the Beck's logos were read out as "Best's". The 007 logos featured on the side mirrors, denoting the film Die Another Day.

BOSS GP

One of the R3s is still driven in competition regularly by Riccardo Ponzio in BOSS GP, who competed in 2021 season in the Open class. Ponzio continued to compete in 2022, although he drove in the F1 class.

Gallery

Jaguar R3 which competed in the 2002 season driven by Eddie Irvine

The Donington Collection's Eddie Irvine R3 from 2002

Complete Formula One results

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Year	Team	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	Points	WCC
2002	Jaguar	Cosworth V10	M		AUS	MAL	BRA	SMR	ESP	AUT	MON	CAN	EUR	GBR	FRA	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	USA	JPN	8	7th
				Eddie Irvine	4	Ret	7	Ret	Ret	Ret	9	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	6	3	10	9
				Pedro de la Rosa	8	10	8	Ret	Ret	Ret	10	Ret	11	11	9	Ret	13	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret