Things are looking up for the F3 Euro Series. After thin grids and lean years, 19 cars will take to the grid for the 2012 season-opener. Jamie O'Leary is your guide to this year's runners and riders

Shout it from the rooftops: after thin grids and some tough decisions behind the scenes, the Formula 3 Euro Series is back on track and looks set to provide a strong season of junior single-seater racing.

An 18-car entry for this weekend's Hockenheim season opener, including 15 full-time participants from teams as high-profile as Prema, Carlin and Mucke, means that things are looking up.

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