Christian Mansell returns to Euroformula Open title fight after taste of Formula 3

Christian Mansell returns to the Euroformula championship battle this week after a two-round taste of Formula 3.

Christian Mansell in the FIA Formula 3 paddock at Spa. (Dutch Photo Agency)

Mansell spent two weeks with the Charouz Racing System team, taking a best-placed finish of 22nd but gaining valuable experience in his battles through the F3 field.

“Driving these cars around a circuit like this - it's a really cool experience," said Mansell in Spa.

"I've got a bit of knowledge racing here under my belt now through Euroformula and GB3, so it was more about getting the car set up and learning more about it after Hungary."

"A huge thank you once again to all the guys working with me at the Charouz Racing System team."

"Their support has been second to none and it's been great to spend my first steps in FIA F3 with them for these two race weekends.”

The Australian now heads to Imola to resume his duel with Oliver Goethe for the Euroformula Open title.

Both drivers took a summer sabbatical in F3, with Goethe finishing fourth in the Belgian feature race.

The Motopark driver has a 69-point lead over Mansell, with four rounds remaining.

Race one of the Euroformula Open weekend gets away at 11.35pm on Sunday (AEST) before race two at 7.30pm and race three at 1.05am Monday.