The 2016 Renault Sport Trophy was the second and final season of the
Renault
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–supported
sports car
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category, a
one-make racing series that is part of the
Renault Sport Series
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. The ...
. The season began at
Ciudad del Motor de Aragón
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on 16 April and finished on 23 October at
Autódromo do Estoril
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. The series forms part of the
Renault Sport Series
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. The ...
meetings at six triple header events.
Teams and drivers
Race calendar and results
The provisional calendar for the 2016 season was announced on 5 September 2015. Rounds at
Imola
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,
Spielberg
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,
Le Castellet and Estoril will début in the series' calendar. All rounds will be collaboration with
European Le Mans Series
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, except Aragón which will feature the Formula 3.5 V8.
Championship standings
Pro Class
Am Class
Endurance Trophy
Teams' Championship
References
External links
Renault-Sport official website
{{World Series by Renault seasons
Renault Sport Trophy
Renault Sport Trophy
The Renault Sport Trophy was a one-make racing series created and managed by Renault Sport. The series has raced with the Renault Sport R.S. 01 in 2015 and 2016 as part of the Renault Sport Series (formerly World Series by Renault), but was fold ...
Renault Sport Trophy
The Renault Sport Trophy was a one-make racing series created and managed by Renault Sport. The series has raced with the Renault Sport R.S. 01 in 2015 and 2016 as part of the Renault Sport Series (formerly World Series by Renault), but was fold ...