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Formula Renault

Formula Renaultare classes offormula racingpopular in Europe and elsewhere. Regarded as an entry-level series tomotor racing,it was founded in 1971,[1]and was a respected series where drivers can learn advanced racecraft before moving on to higher formulas.

Formula Renault 2.0 race atSilverstonein 2008

Renault now backs theFrench F4 ChampionshipandFormula Regional European Championship.TheWorld Series by Renaultonce included Formula Renault 3.5 before becomingWorld Series Formula V8 3.5in 2016, then folding in 2017.

Formula Renault 3.5L

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The most senior "Formula Renault" was theFormula Renault V6 Eurocupstarted byRenaultto run as part of Eurosport's Super Racing Weekends (ETCCandFIA GT Championship). Only two seasons were run between2003and2004before Renault left Super Racing Weekends and merged the series with the similarWorld Series by Nissanto create the Formula Renault 3.5 Series as part of theWorld Series by Renaultin2005.In 2016 the series became theWorld Series Formula V8 3.5,which folded in 2017.

Formula V6 Asiastarted in2006in Asia and ran at Asian Festival of Speed Weekends (Touring Car,Formula BMWandPorsche Carrera Cup Asia).

The old Eurocup and current Asian formulas useTatuuschassis, while the World Series usesDallaracars.Michelinis the tyre supplier.

The cars

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  • Engine:RenaultType V4Y RS,60° V6, 3498 cc, 425-500 hp - since 2012Zytek ZRS03V8, 3396 cc, 530 hp
  • Chassis:Tatuus(Eurocup and Asia) orDallaraT02/T05/T08/T12 (World Series) Carbon-fibre Monocoque, carbon and fibreglass bodywork
  • Width: 1850 mm (72.8 ") maximum
  • Wheelbase: 3000–3125 mm
  • Track: 1579 mm (front) and 1536 mm (rear)
  • Weight: 616 kg
  • Fuel: 110 litres
  • Suspension front and rear with torsion bar, push-rod, twin struts
  • Telemetry, andsteering wheel
  • Sequential gearbox,six gears
  • Wheels: Single piece magnesium with central nut, 10 x 13 (front) and 13 x 13 (rear)
  • Tyres:Michelindry and rain, 24 x 57 x 13 (front) and 31 x 60 x 13 (rear)

Championships

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Formula Renault 3.5L official championships
Zone/Country Last official series name Active years Tyres Complementary information
Europe World Series by Nissan 1998–2004 M Replaced byFormula Renault 3.5 Series.
Formula Renault V6 Eurocup 2003–2004 M Replaced byFormula Renault 3.5 Series.
Formula Renault 3.5 Series(part of World Series by Renault) 2005-2017 M
Asia Formula V6 Asia 2006–2009 M

A Pan Am Formula Renault V6 series was planned to take place in 2005 but it never occurred.[2]

Formula Renault 2.0

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Formula Renault 2.0 descended from Formula France created in 1968. Its predecessors used 1.3L (1968–1971), 1.6L (1972–1981), 1.6L turbo (1982–1988) and later 1,721 cc (1989–1994), then 2l 8V (1995–1999) engines in single-seater chassis. The series evolved in 2000 into a 2L 16V series using one-make cars from Italian manufacturerTatuus.The series was introduced into the UK in 1989 and even after the 1721 cc cars had been replaced at the top level a club-level series for them continued in parallel with the more ambitious 2.0 series. This is seen as one of the key steps in a driver's career beforeFormula Three.

The most notable recent graduate of the formula isKimi Räikkönen,who moved straight intoFormula Oneafter winning the British Formula Renault championship.

The cars

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1995–1999

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The Formula Renault 95 used multiple chassis, production 2.0-litre 8V 165 hp engines andHewlandfive-speed manual gearboxes. Manufacturers were able to build cars around spec components such as the engine, bellhousing, gearbox, brakes, wheels and ECU. Chassis were steel space frame with fibreglass bodies. Manufacturers includedMygale,Martini,Swift, Tatuus, and Ermolli. The car was last used in 1999.

2000–2009

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"Renault Sport type F4R FRS" engine

The Formula Renault 2000 had a Tatuus-made chassis running 2.0 LRenault Clioengines attached to a Sadev gearbox.[3]The engine originally had a maximum output of 185 hp, and was upgraded to 210 hp in 2006. They are capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.85 seconds and braking from 200km/h (124 mph) to a stop in 4.60 seconds.[4]The Tatuus Formula Renault car is the most successful single seater ever, with 10 years of service and nearly 1000 sold. The car has produced many currentFormula Onestars, with 11 of the 25 drivers in the2009 Formula One seasonusing the car in the infancy of their careers.

For the 2010 season, a new car developed byBarazi-Epsilon,will be used in most major championships, with the old car still being used in minor championships such asFormula Renault BARCin the UK.

Dimensions and weight
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Wheel Base:2,645 mm
Front Track:1,434 mm
Rear Track:1,318 mm
Minimum Weight:490 kg without driver / 565 kg with driver
Chassis
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The chassis is a carbon fiber cell designed and developed byTatuusandRenault Sport.It also incorporates aFIA-approved roll hoop and lateral driver's head protection. This was introduced in 2000 and updated with new bodywork in 2004 and 2007. Both the chassis and engine are of an FIA-approved "impact break-away" design.

Cockpit
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XAP Multi-Changeable Dashboard Display
FIA-approved Safety Features
Roll Hoop and Lateral Driver's Head Protective Padding
Deformable, double-jointed steering column
Removable steering wheel
Six-point, 3-inch driver's shoulder and lap harnesses
FT3 fuel cell
Manually operated 5 kg fire extinguisher
Engine
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The engine is a sealed, 16-valve, 4-cylinderRenault Sport type F4R FRSwith Orbisoud race exhaust system and catalytic converter, built and developed byRenault Sport.

Capacity:1998 cc
Max Output:192 bhp (143 kW) at 6,500 rpm
Max Torque:22mkg (159lb.ft) at 5,500 rpm
Lubrication:Dry Sump,ElfEvolution LDX 5w/40
Spark Plugs:NGKPFR6E10
ECU:SealedMagneti-MarelliMF4L ignition system
Gearbox
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Formula Renault uses a Sadev 6-speed, sequential gearbox with mechanical control featuring three specified sets of ratios using a Limited Slip Differential and Twin-Plate. The clutch is hydraulic. It also uses Elf Transmission LS.

Suspension
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Front:Pushrod, controlled single damper with adjustable bump and rebound
Rear:Pushrod, controlled twin dampers with adjustable bump and rebound
Brake
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The brakes are four-pot calipers, with ventilated discs andFerodo(type DS4003) pads. They include cockpit-adjustable bias front-to-rear.

Tyres
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Front:16/53 x 13 inches (330 mm)
Rear:23/57 x 13 inches (330 mm)
Manufacturer:Michelincontrol
Exceptions
Asia:Kumho(since 2002)
Brazil:Pirelli(2002–2006)
North America:Yokohama(since 2004)
Wheels
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Front:8 inches x 13 inches (330 mm)
Rear:10 inches x 13 inches (330 mm)
Manufacturer:OZ

2010–present

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Manufactured byBarazi-EpsilonEB01 A

Main changes to the previous models are:

  • Engine: 2.0LRenault F4R832 - maximal output has been raised to 210 bhp (160 kW)
  • Gearbox is now 7-speed sequential

Championships

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Two sorts of Formula Renault 2.0 championships exist. Regular championships and Winter Series, an off-season championship held usually between November and February with few races. In 2005, all series names were replaced fromFormula Renault 2000toFormula Renault 2.0.

An Uruguyan 2.0L series is also held (José Pedro Passadores 2003 champion).[5]

Formula Renault 2.0L official championships
Europe
Zone/Country Last official series name Active years Tyres Complementary information Winter Series
Alps Italian Formula Renault Championship 2000–2010 M Also known as:Formula Renault 2.0 Italia,Former name:Formula Renault 2000 Italia(2000–04) 2001-2008
Formula Renault 2.0 Middle European Championship 2002–2010 M Former names:Formule Renault 2.0 Suisse,Renault Speed Trophy F2000,(LO) Formula Renault 2.0 Switzerland
Formula Renault 2.0 Alps 2002-2015 M Created by merger of Middle European and Italian championships.
Challenge Formula Renault 2.0 Italia 2011-2012 M Replaces Formula Renault 2.0 Italia. Uses cars built between 2000 and 2009.
Estonia Formula Renault 2.0 Estonia 2008 M Only champion:Jesse Krohn(Finland) andP1 Motorsport
Europe Challenge Européen de Formule Renault 1972–1974 M Replaced theCriterium de Formule Renault(1973–74)
Challenge de Formule Renault Europe 1975–1977 M Replaced theFrench Formula Three Championship
Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0(part of World Series by Renault) 1991-2020 M Former names:Rencontres Internationales de Formule Renault,Formula Renault Eurocup,Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup,Formula Renault 2000 Masters.[1]
Northern Europe Formula Renault 2.0 Germany 1991–1999,
2001–2005 		M Merge withFormula Renault 2.0 Netherlandsto createFormula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup.Former names:Formula Renault 2000 Germany,Formula Renault Germany.[1]
Formula Renault 2.0 Netherlands 1991–1995,
2003–2005 		M Merge withFormula Renault 2.0 Germanyto createFormula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup.
Former nameFormula Renault 2000 Netherlands.
Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup 2006-2018 M Replaced the German and Dutch championships. Also namedFormula Renault 2.0 NEC.Organized by MdH Motorsport and Renault Sport Germany.
Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup FR2000 2010 M Secondary class toFormula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup.
Portugal Fórmula Júnior FR2.0 Portugal 2008 M Only champion:Gonçalo Araújo(Portugal), Winter Series champion:James Calado(UK) 2008
Scandinavia Formula Renault 2.0 Nordic Series 2002–2006 M Former name:Formula Renault 2000 Scandinavia.
Formula Renault 2.0 Finland 2008–2010 M Organized byAKK-MotorsportandRenault SportGermany.
Formula Renault 2.0 Sweden 2009–2010 M Organized byJoakim WiedesheimandRenault SportSweden.
Spain Spanish Formula Renault Championship 1991–1997 M Also known as:Campeonato de España de Fórmula Renault,[6]Replaced byWorld Series by Nissanin 1998
United Kingdom Formula Renault 2.0 UK 1989–2011 M Organised byRenault Sport UKsince 1990, using Michelin tyres since 1992, Also known as:Formula Renault 2.0 UK,Former names:Formula Renault Sport UK(1995–99),Formula Renault 2000 UK(2000–04).[1] 1998-2011
Protyre Formula Renault 1995-2014 M Organised by theBritish Automobile Racing Club.Previously known as the FR2000 class andFormula Renault BARC 2007-2013
Western Europe French Formula Renault Championship 1971–1972,
1975–2007 		M Also known as:Championnat de France Formula Renault 2.0,Former names:Critérium de Formule Renault,Championnat de Formule Renault Nationale,Championnat de France Formule Renault,Championnat de France Formule Renault Turbo,Championnat de France Formule Renault,andChampionnat de France Formule Renault 2000[1],Replaced byF Renault 2.0 WEC.
Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup 2008–2009[7] M Replace the French championship. Also namedFormula Renault 2.0 WEC.
America
Zone/Country Last official series name Active years Tyres Complementary information Winter Series
Argentina Argentine Formula Renault Championship since 1980 P Uses Tito 02 chassis
Brazil Formula Renault 2.0 Brazil 2002–2006 P Former name:Formula Renault 2000 Brazil.
Latin America Mexican Formula Renault Championship 2002–2004 M Replaced byFormula Renault 2000 de America
Formula Renault 2000 de America 2005–2007 M Replace theMexican Formula Renault Championship.
North America North American Fran Am 2000 Pro Championship 2002–2003 M Replaced byFormula TR 2000 Pro Series.Former name:North American Formula Renault 2000. 2003
Formula TR 2000 Pro Series 2004–2007 Y USA, West coast only. 2004
Asia
Zone/Country Last official series name Active years Tyres Complementary information Winter Series
Asia Formula Renault AsiaCup 2002–2019, 2022 K Reward theChina Formula Renault Challengeincluding Chinese events only. Reward also the best Asian driver with theAsian Challenge Category.

Winners

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Main article:List of Formula Renault 2.0 champions

A majority of Formula Renault champions have gone onto lead successful careers in motor racing, most notablyAlain Prostwho won theFormula OneWorld Championship four times in his career. Other drivers includeDidier Pironi,Kimi Räikkönen,Felipe MassaandLewis Hamiltonall of whom have gone onto win Grands Prix.

Formula Renault 2.0L timeline

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Formula Renault 1.6L

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Formula Renault 1.6 NEC Junior at Nurburgring 2013

This Formula Renault series was open to drivers between 14 and 21 years that have raced before inkartingseries.[8]

The cars

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The cars use K4M 1598ccRenaultengines.

Championships

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Formula Renault 1.6L official championships
Europe
Zone/Country Last official series name Active years Tyres Complementary information
Belgium Formula Renault 1.6 Belgium 2003–2007 M Former name:Formula Renault 1600 Belgium.Reguled by theRoyal Automobile Club of Belgium
France F4 Eurocup 1.6(part of World Series by Renault) 1993-2017 M Former names:Championnat de France FFSA Formule Campus Renault Elf,Formul'Academy Euro Series.The series is managed byLa FilièreElfsince 1993, La FilièreFFSAsince 2001 and by theAuto Sport Academybased near theCircuit BugattiinLe Manssince 2008.
Italy Formula Junior 1.6 powered by Renault 2002–2006 M Former name:Formula Junior 1600 by Renault.In 2007, it was replaced byFormula Monza1.6 and 1.2 powered byFiatengine.
Spain Formula Renault 1.6 Spain 2002–2004 M Former name:Formula Junior 1600 Spain
Western Europe Formula Renault 1.6 NEC Junior 2013–2014 K
Northern Europe Formula Renault 1.6 Nordic 2013–2015 D
M 		Series supportingSTCC.Used Dunlop tyres during 2013–2014 season, changed to Michelin for 2015 following its parent series. Will continue in 2016 without Renault support.
America
Zone/Country Last official series name Active years Tyres Complementary information
Argentina Formula Renault Elf 1.6 Argentina 2007-2009 M Replaced in 2010 by FR 2.0
Latin America Formula Junior 1600 2005–2007 M
North America North American Fran Am 1600 Pro Championship 2002–2003 M Replaced byFormula TR 1600 Pro Series
Formula TR 1600 Pro Series 2004–2007 Y Held on west coast only.

Winners

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  • Only white square represent held championships.
  • Small name and flag represent Winter Series winner.
  • In Belgium 2007 championship,Karline Stalawas the first ever woman to win asingle seaterschampionship.[16]She was invited to test the Formula Renault 3.5L atCircuit Paul Ricardin November 2007, like the best 2.0L and 3.5L drivers.[17]

    • Formula Renault 1.6L timeline

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    • "FR" = Formula Renault; "FJ" = Formula Junior; italic = Former series

    Other formulas powered by Renault

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    A race in theFormul'Academy Euro SeriesatCiudad del Motor de Aragón,Spain (2009)

    Argentinaorganises several Formula Renault championships different from its official 2.0L series:

    • Fórmula Renault Plus(since 2007) withRenault ClioK4M engine (1598cc).
    • Fórmula Renault Interprovincial(since 2007) with 1.397 cc engine fromRenault 12 T.S Break.[18]
    • Fórmula 4 Nacional(in2007) with Renault K4M engine (1598cc) with lower power than the official 1.6L series. Teams can choose chassis manufacturer. Races are held during theTC 2000weekends.
    • Fórmula 4 Metropolitana(since2008 season) with Renault K4M engine (1598cc) and replacing the Fórmula 4 Nacional series. Teams can choose chassis manufacturer.
    • Fórmula Super RenaultwithDallara,Reynard,RaltorTOM'Schassis andRenault 21,18or F3R 2.0L engine.[19]In 2005, the championship wasn't held due to low participation.[20]

    In 2008, theFormula 2000 Lightwas created.[21]The series is held in Italy withTatuus's Formula Renault orFormula Threechassis. The same year also saw the introduction of theLATAM Challenge Series,run inLatin America.TheAustria Formel Renault Cuphas been held since2007inCentral Europe.[22]This series is held and organised with theAustria Formula 3 Cupand use the 2.0L Renault formulas. TheFormule Renault 2.0 North European Zonewas also introduced in 2008.

    2008 was the first, and ultimately last, season of theFormula Asia 2.0.[citation needed]Its aim was to bring more racing to the Asian region, allowing more drivers to opportunity to race and make the step up to the next level.[citation needed]The series usedRenaultengines with constructorTatuusand ran onMichelinprovided tyres.[citation needed]

    Winners

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    For GP Series winners, seeGP2 Series,GP2 Asia SeriesandGP3 Seriespages.

    • (N): Fórmula 4 Nacional held only in 2007.
    • (1) = Thiemo Storz finish second overall but Pierluigi Veronesi, the series champion, use aDallaraFormula 3car.

    See also

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    References

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    1. ^ "2010 Formula Renault 2.0 Press Kit"(PDF).Renault Sport.Retrieved16 April2013.[permanent dead link‍]
    2. ^PanAm FR attracting international interestArchived28 June 2008 at theWayback Machinetheraceforum(2005-03-18)
    3. ^Technical specificationsfrom the Euroseries
    4. ^Technical specificationsfrom the UK series
    5. ^PASSADORE CAMPEÓN F.2000 URUGUAYAArchived31 May 2011 at theWayback Machineautonoticias.ar(14 December 2003)
    6. ^"Archived copy"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 25 February 2009.Retrieved6 February2009.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
    7. ^[AutoHebdo n°1745 24 March 2010, page 12, Philippe Sinault (Signature), announced the 2010 Formula Renault WEC cancellation]
    8. ^Belgian 1.6 Presentation[permanent dead link‍]renault-sport.be
    9. ^FR1.6 Argentina CampeonesArchived10 June 2009 at theWayback Machineapefa.ar
    10. ^Formule Campus et Academy PalmaresArchived23 September 2015 at theWayback Machineautosportacademy
    11. ^abcDriver databasedriverdb
    12. ^FR1.6 Italia ClassificaArchived15 January 2008 at theWayback Machinenuvolari3000
    13. ^PanmGPSeries Anos anterioresArchived10 March 2008 at theWayback Machinesporcar
    14. ^1600: Colin Braun takes championshipArchived6 June 2011 at theWayback Machinemotorsport(27 October 2003)
    15. ^1600: Series celebrates successful first yearArchived6 June 2011 at theWayback Machinemotorsport(27 November 2002)
    16. ^first woman to win a single seaterArchived4 November 2007 at theWayback Machinerenault-sport.be(2007-10-15)
    17. ^"EU 2.0 Paul Ricard test summary".motorsport. Archived fromthe originalon 6 June 2011.Retrieved7 November2007.
    18. ^FR Interprovincial, ReglamentoArchived7 February 2011 at theWayback Machinefrinterprovincial
    19. ^NAace la Super Formula ArgentinaArchived31 May 2011 at theWayback Machineautonoticias.ar(1 February 2005)
    20. ^abEn el 2005 no habra Super RenaultArchived31 May 2011 at theWayback Machineautonoticias.ar(28 December 2004)
    21. ^"Formula 2000 Light > Home".Archived fromthe originalon 18 March 2008.Retrieved1 April2008.formula2000light
    22. ^HistorieArchived7 July 2011 at theWayback Machineaustriaf3cup
    23. ^Borsani campeón 2006Archived17 June 2009 at theWayback Machinecampfsr.ar
    24. ^En Mar del Plata, la alegría fue para Perabóformulas-argentinas.ar
    25. ^F.Super Renault – Lifschitz campeonArchived31 May 2011 at theWayback Machineautonoticias.ar(6 December 2003)
    26. ^Rossi, MatíasArchived12 September 2008 at theWayback Machineactc.org.ar
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