The 2001 Australian Formula 3 Championship was a CAMS sanctioned motor racing title for drivers of Formula 3 racing cars.
[1] It was the first Australian Formula 3 Championship,[2] with that title replacing the previous "Formula 3 National Series".
[3] The inaugural championship was won by Peter Hackett driving a Dallara F398 Alfa Romeo.
The championship was contested over a seven-round series with two races per round.
One bonus point was awarded to the driver setting pole position for each race and a point was also awarded to the driver setting the fastest race lap in each race.