[ In the ]Misano World Circuit
The Misano World Circuit (officially known as Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli or Misano Circuit Sic 58, and before 2006 called Circuito Internazionale Santa Monica) is a race track located next to the town of Misano Adriatico (Province of R ...
on June 17, in Autodromo Nazionale Monza
The Monza Circuit ( it, Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, , National Automobile Racetrack of Monza) is a race track near the city of Monza, north of Milan, in Italy. Built in 1922, it was the world's third purpose-built motor racing circuit after ...
on July 10 and in the Mugello Circuit
Mugello Circuit () is a race track in Scarperia e San Piero, Florence, Tuscany, Italy. The circuit length is . It has 15 turns and a long straight. The circuit stadium stands have a capacity of 50,000.
Grand Prix motorcycle racing host an ann ...
on July 23.
Formula Renault 2.0 Italia Winter Series
:''See also 2008 Formula Renault 2.0 Italia Winter Series''
''2 points are awarded to the fastest driver in each lap and 4 points to the pole position holder.''
Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup season
LO Formule Renault 2.0 Suisse season
:''See also LO Formule Renault 2.0''
''Extra 1 point is given to the fastest driver in each lap 2 points to the pole position holder. There are 2 races by rounds.''
Fórmula Júnior FR2.0 Portugal season
This is the first season of the Fórmula Júnior FR2.0 held in Portugal
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. The series, which is the first single-seater championship in Portugal since the end of Formula BMW
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in 2004, uses Tatuus
Tatuus is an Italian chassis manufacturer for a series of formula racing series, being first founded in 1980. The company is known for its association with Renault Sport for its production of the Formula Renault chassis.
History
The Tatuus ...
Formula Renault
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chassis with Renault
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2.0L engines and Michelin
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tyres.
''1 point is given to the fastest driver for each lap and another point to the pole position holder. There are 2 races per round.''
The Estoril
Estoril () is a town in the Municipality of Cascais, Portugal, on the Portuguese Riviera. It is a tourist destination, with luxury hotels, beaches, and the Casino Estoril. It has been home to numerous royal families and celebrities, and has host ...
rounds held on September, 27–28 were part of the World Series by Renault
The Renault Sport Series (formerly known as World Series by Renault) is a motor racing series. The series latterly consisted of the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, and used to contain the Renault Sport Trophy and the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. T ...
event. The races at the last two venues, in Jerez
Jerez de la Frontera (), or simply Jerez (), is a Spanish city and municipality in the province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southwestern Spain, located midway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Cádiz Mountains. , the c ...
and Estoril, were held at the same time as the Portugal Winter Series FR2.0.
Fórmula Júnior FR2.0 Portugal(Portugal Winter Series FR2.0)
The Winter Series is held at the same time as the two final venues of the Fórmula Júnior FR2.0 Portugal season.
''Every driver who finishes to race will get 1 point. 1 point is also given for the fastest driver in each lap and another point for pole position.''
Formule Renault 2.0 Finland season
:''See also Formule Renault 2.0 Finland''
''There are 2 or 3 races by rounds, each lasting for approximately 20 minutes.''
Formula Renault 2000 de America season
:''See also Formula Renault 2000 de America
The Panam GP Series is the replacement of the Mexican Formula Three Championship. In 2002 began as Mexican Formula Renault, but in 2005 started an internationalization process in Central America and North of South America. In 2008, the series fe ...
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The series is included in the Panam GP Series.
''Extra 1 point is given to the fastest driver of each lap and another point for pole position.''
The Formula Renault 2000 and 1600 Junior championship were cancelled in May 2008 by Alfonso Toledano, the president of the Panam GP Series. A part of the engaged teams withdrew their participation, forcing the cancellation of the races at the Latin American venues due to low crowd-turnout.
The original calendar was :
*Rounds 1&2: Mexico
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, Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is a motorsport race track in Mexico City, Mexico, named after the racing drivers Ricardo (1942–1962) and Pedro Rodríguez (1940–1971). The circuit got its name shortly after it opened when Ricardo Rodr ...
, March 15–16
*Round 3: Guatemala
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, Autódromo Los Volcanes, May 11
*Round 4: El Salvador
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, ?, May 18
*Round 5: Costa Rica
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, Autódromo La Guácima, June 8
*Rounds 6&7: Ecuador
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, Autodromo Internacional de Yahuarcocha
The Autódromo Internacional José Tobar, formerly known as the Autodromo Internacional de Yahuarcocha, is a motorsport circuit located in Ibarra, Ecuador, around the lake Yawarkucha
Yawarkucha or Yawar Kucha (Kichwa ''yawar'' blood, ''kucha'' ...
, August 2–3
*Rounds 8&9: Colombia
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, Autódromo Tocancipá, September 6–7
*Round 10: Argentina
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, ?, October 26
*Round 11: Puerto Rico
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, Ponce International Speedway Park, November 23
*Round 12: Republica Dominicana
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, ?, November 30
Fórmula Renault 2.0 Brasil season
''Extra 1 point is given to the fastest driver in each lap and another point for pole position.''
The Fórmula Renault 2.0 Brasil championship was cancelled after the first round due to a lack of participation.
Asian Formula Renault Challenge season
:''See also Asian Formula Renault Challenge
The Formula Renault AsiaCup (formerly known as the Asian Formula Renault Challenge and AFR Series) is a Formula Renault 2.0 championship held in Asia. The series debuted in 2002 and also held the ''China Formula Renault Challenge''.
The series i ...
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''There are 2 races by rounds.''
Drivers who start their season at round 5 or later do not receive any points for the final standing. The team points-attribution is different from the driver point system : 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
The Asian Challenge Category (A) is only for Asia
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n drivers. The China Formula Renault Challenge (C) is for any rounds held in China
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. The IFC Trophy (IFC) is for the rookie drivers.
Formula Renault 1.6L
Formul'Academy Euro Series season
:''See also 2008 Formul'Academy Euro Series season and Formul'Academy Euro Series''
Formula Renault Elf 1.6 Argentina season
All cars use Tito 02 chassis.
''1 point is given for pole position and an extra point in each race for every participating driver.''
Other Formulas powered by Renault championships
Unofficial and/or Renault engine supplier formulas series.
GP2 Series seasons
:''See also GP2 Series
The GP2 Series was a form of open wheel motor racing introduced in 2005 following the discontinuation of the long-term Formula One feeder series, Formula 3000. The GP2 format was conceived by Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, while Eccle ...
, 2008 GP2 Series season
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, 2008 GP2 Asia Series season, and 2008-09 GP2 Asia Series season''
The GP2 Series
The GP2 Series was a form of open wheel motor racing introduced in 2005 following the discontinuation of the long-term Formula One feeder series, Formula 3000. The GP2 format was conceived by Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, while Eccle ...
and GP2 Asia Series
The GP2 Asia Series was a form of open wheel motor racing as a result of a spin-off from the GP2 series.
The series was officially announced during the weekend of the 2007 Monaco Grand Prix. GP2 series organiser Bruno Michel commented that "It ...
are powered by 4 liters, V8 Renault
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engine and Bridgestone
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tyres with a Dallara
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chassis.
Formula 16 season
The official Formula Renault 1.6L Belgium was cancelled after the 2007 season and the Belge Formula 16 attempt to replace it with the same cars. The series was cancelled after 4 races.[Formula 16 2008]
''driverdb.com''. Accessed 2009-04-06.
Archived
2009-05-21.
Austria Formel Renault Cup season
This is the second season of this series using Formula Renault 2.0L. The season is held on 12 rounds in 6 venues in Czech Republic, Germany and Austria.
:1. Autodrom Most
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(May 17)
:2. EuroSpeedway Lausitz
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(June 29)
:3. Hockenheimring
The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg () is a motor racing circuit situated in the Rhine valley near the town of Hockenheim in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located on the Bertha Benz Memorial Route. Amongst other motor racing events, it has hos ...
(August 3)
:4. Most (August 24)
:5. Salzburgring
The Salzburgring is a motorsport race track located in Plainfeld, east of Salzburg.
Key Facts
Track Length
Bends 15
Straights ...
(September 28)
:6. Hockenheimring (October 19)
Formula Renault 2.0 North European Zone season
''1 point is awarded to the fastest driver in each lap and another point for pole position.''
Formula 2000 Light season
This is the first season of the Formula 2000 Light held in Italy
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. The series uses the Tatuus
Tatuus is an Italian chassis manufacturer for a series of formula racing series, being first founded in 1980. The company is known for its association with Renault Sport for its production of the Formula Renault chassis.
History
The Tatuus ...
Formula Renault
Formula Renault are classes of formula racing popular in Europe and elsewhere. Regarded as an entry-level series to motor racing, it was founded in 1971, and was a respected series where drivers can learn advanced racecraft before moving on to hig ...
or Formula 3
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chassis with Renault
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2000 cc maximum engines and Michelin
Michelin (; ; full name: ) is a French multinational tyre manufacturing company based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ''région'' of France. It is the second largest tyre manufacturer in the world behind Bridgestone and la ...
tyres.
''2 points are given to the fastest driver in each lap and 3 points for pole position. There are 2 races by rounds.''
The championship have several categories :
*Over 35 : for drivers above 35 years (+).
*Under 17 : for drivers under 17 years (-).
*Formula 3 : for drivers using Formula 3 chassis (F3).
Formula 2000 Light Winter Series
''3 points for pole position and 2 points for the fastest driver in each lap.''
LATAM Challenge Series season
This is the first season of the Latin American (LATAM) Challenge Series held in Mexico
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. The series uses Tatuus
Tatuus is an Italian chassis manufacturer for a series of formula racing series, being first founded in 1980. The company is known for its association with Renault Sport for its production of the Formula Renault chassis.
History
The Tatuus ...
Formula Renault
Formula Renault are classes of formula racing popular in Europe and elsewhere. Regarded as an entry-level series to motor racing, it was founded in 1971, and was a respected series where drivers can learn advanced racecraft before moving on to hig ...
2.0L F4RS engines and Khumo tyres.
''There are 2 races by venue.''
Fórmula Renault Plus season
The series is held in the same rounds as its secondary series, Fórmula Renault Interprovencial.
''1 point is given for pole position and all drivers receive a point for taking part in the qualifying session.''
The calendar includes 12 rounds:
:1. Marcos Juárez Motor Club Circuit (February 24)
:2. Autódromo Ciudad De Río Cuarto (March 16)
:3. Marcos Juárez Motor Club Circuit (April 20)
:4. Autódromo Oscar Cabalén
Autódromo Oscar Cabalén is a motorsports circuit located in Alta Gracia, Córdoba, Argentina. It has hosted events in the TC2000, Turismo Nacional and Formula Nacional Argentina series. The circuit is named in honour of racing driver, Oscar ...
(May 11)
:5. Marcos Juárez Motor Club Circuit (July 13)
:6. Autódromo San Jorge (August 3)
:7. Autódromo Oscar Cabalén (August 24)
:8. Autódromo Ciudad De Río Cuarto (September 14)
:9. Autódromo Oscar Cabalén (October 5)
:10. Autódromo San Jorge (October 19)
:11. Autódromo Ciudad De Río Cuarto (November 9)
:12. Autódromo Oscar Cabalén (November 30)
Fórmula Renault Interprovencial season
The series is held in the same rounds as its main series, Fórmula Renault Plus.
''1 point is given for pole position and all drivers receive a point for taking part in the qualifying session.
Fórmula 4 Metropolitana season
This is the first season of the Fórmula 4 Metropolitana series held in Argentina
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. Cars use the Renault Clio
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K4M engine (1598cc) with low power. Different from the former Fórmula 4 Nacional series held in 2007
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, teams can choose their chassis manufacturer; Crespi Crespi (the Italian form of "Crispus") is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Benedetto Crespi (d. 725 AD), archbishop of Milan
* Consuelo Crespi (1928–2010), model and editor of ''Vogue Italia''
*Cristoforo Benigno Crespi (1833 ...
, Tulia, Tito
Tito may refer to:
People Mononyms
* Josip Broz Tito (1892–1980), commonly known mononymously as Tito, Yugoslav communist revolutionary and statesman
* Roberto Arias (1918–1989), aka Tito, Panamanian international lawyer, diplomat, and journ ...
, etc.
The calendar includes 11 rounds in 3 venues:
:1. (April 13) Autódromo Roberto Mouras
:2. (May 4) Autódromo Sudamericano de Olavarría
:3. (June 8) Autódromo Roberto Mouras
:4. (June 29) Autódromo 9 de Julio
:5. (July 20) Autódromo Roberto Mouras
:6. (August 10) Autódromo Sudamericano de Olavarría
:7. (August 31) Autódromo Roberto Mouras
:8. (September 21) Autódromo 9 de Julio
:9. (October 19) Autódromo Roberto Mouras
:10. (November 09) Autódromo Roberto Mouras
:11. (November 30) Autódromo Roberto Mouras
Formula Asia 2.0 season
The 2008 season is the first season for the Formula Asia 2.0 series. The series offers a prize for the best Asian driver in the Asian Drivers Cup.
''Only the two best-placed drivers in each team at each race will receive points for the team championship.''
Rounds 10 and 11 in Shanghai
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on November 22–23 don't count towards the championship as there was insufficient preparation time due to the delay in the release of the containers by the local customs.The Beche Man Wins in the Wet
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