The 2016 Asian Formula Renault Series (aka AFR Series) is the 17th season of the AFR Series since its creation in 2000 by FRD. The season began on 19 March at the

Zhuhai International Circuit Zhuhai International Circuit (ZIC) (simplified Chinese: 珠海国际赛车场; traditional Chinese: ) is located at Jin Ding town in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China. Motorsport started in Zhuhai when it hosted a race on its street circ ...

and will end on 23 October at the

Zhejiang International Circuit The Zhejiang Circuit is a motorsport circuit in Shaoxing, China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, most populous country, ...

after six double-header events. For the first time, the series will travel to Korea and Thailand, hosting a round at

Yeongam Yeongam () is a city and county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Bordered with Mokpo and Naju to the north, Jangheung County to the east, and Haenam and Gangjin to the south, Yeongam County comprises two '' eups'' and nine '' myeons'', popul ...

and Buriram respectively; the rest of the rounds will be held in China. Starting from previous season, drivers and teams compete in two classes, Class A for drivers and teams competing with the 2013 FR2.0 car, and Class B for drivers and teams using the FR2.0 old spec cars. As part of an enhanced agreement with Renault Sport, the season will feature a scholarship program for young Chinese drivers, called Road to Champion. The winner among these drivers over the last three rounds of the championship will secure a link to race the following year in Europe with the help of Renault Sport.

Teams and drivers

Race calendar and results

Championship standings

;Points system Points are awarded to the top 14 classified finishers. Drivers in classes A and B are classified separately.

Drivers' Championships

Road to Champion Division

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Asian Formula Renault Challenge Formula Renault seasons 2016 in Chinese motorsport Asian Formula Renault