The Spanish Formula Three Championship was formed during Spain's recent growth period in motor racing that began with the Euro Open Movistar by Nissan, this eventually became the World series by Renault when the two companies' motor racing programs were reorganised. The new championship filled a significant gap at the lower end of the career ladder, as Spain had previously lacked a national Formula 3 series.

The Spanish championship has become successful by actively taking measures to control budget requirements. This provides a more achievable option for drivers who lack the major sponsorship portfolio that is required by race teams in other leading F3 championships, providing them with a reachable first rung on the career ladder.

Over a short period of time the Spanish F3 Series has developed into a championship from which drivers can reach Formula One, it has also proved to be a good breeding ground for team developement with three major Spanish teams established in GP2.

The Spanish series incorporates a second championship class for chassis specifications from the previous generation. The Copa F300 was created in 2005, and provides further opportunities for drivers without competitive budgets, who would otherwise be left unable to progress their careers. The name is derived from the chassis specification that all Copa entrants must use: the Dallara F300, which dates back to 2000.

The Spanish F3 Championship employs an approach to chassis and engine choice, in which the open Formula Three system of multiple chassis and engine manufacturers is rejected in favour of a single choice of supplier. In recent times, all competitors have been required to use a Toyota F3 engine (built by TOM's) and a chassis from the ubiquitous Italian constructor, Dallara. Championship-class competitors are expected to use a chassis specification from the current generation: most teams use the F305 specification from 2005, which is still popular in the leading F3 championships. At the begining of the 2007 season FIAT agreed a 3 year deal as the sole engine supplier, this means that during the mid-season break, the Toyota engines will be replaced.

In 2007 Team West-Tec has become the first British motor racing team to ever take part in the prestigious Spanish Formula 3 Championship. The team was attracted by the Formula One-level facilities, big crowds, good value and the great climate in Spain - as well as the ultra-competitive and open Formula 3 racing.

Running in Copa de Espana, Class B, for slightly older cars in 2007, the team acquired equipment from Racing Engineering, the leading Spanish racing team which won six consecutive Spanish Formula 3 Team Championships. This decision has paid off handsomely with Team West-Tec immediately setting the class pace from the first tests of the year.

Initially concentrating efforts on one car and driver, Team West-Tec plans expansion into a frontrunning multi-car operation - continuing with class B and a move into Class A for later cars in the future.