Under the watchful eyes of Neymar - presuming he also heard that a new series was kicking off while attending the Spanish Grand Prix - the FIA Formula 3 Championship launched into action and initiated its new era at Barcelona last weekend.

The old Formula 1-supporting GP3 Series has merged with the European Formula 3 Championship - which previously had the FIA status - to form the new category.

Lots of things have changed, but it doesn't really feel that way.