The World Series Formula V8 3.5, formerly the World Series by Nissan from 1998 to 2004, the Formula Renault 3.5 Series from 2005 to 2015 and the Formula V8 3.5 in 2016 and 2017, was a
motor racing
Motorsport, motorsports or motor sport is a global term used to encompass the group of competitive sporting events which primarily involve the use of motorized vehicles. The terminology can also be used to describe forms of competition of tw ...
series promoted by RPM Racing (1998–2004) and
Renault Sport
Renault Sport () or Renaultsport, was the motorsport, performance and special vehicles division for Renault-badged cars. Renault Sport was officially established in 1976 as a merger between the Alpine (automobile), Alpine and Gordini competition ...
(2005–2015).
History
![Renault World Series Donington 2007](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bf/Renault_World_Series_Donington_2007.jpg)
The series came out of the
Spanish Formula Renault Championship, which ran from 1991 to 1997. The World Series was founded as ''Open Fortuna by Nissan'' in 1998, and was mostly based in
Spain
, image_flag = Bandera de España.svg
, image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg
, national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond")
, national_anthem = (English: "Royal March")
, i ...
, but visited other countries throughout its history, including France, Italy, Portugal and Brazil. The organization was handled by RPM Comunicacion, founded by
Jaime Alguersuari Tortajada. The series changed name a number of times, usually adopting the name of its main sponsor, but was also known by other common names such as the unofficial "Formula Nissan".
In its early years, the series used chassis built by
Coloni, with a 2.0 L
Nissan SR20 engine. The series slotted in between
Formula Three
Formula Three, also called Formula 3, abbreviated as F3, is a third-tier class of open-wheel formula racing. The various championships held in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia form an important step for many prospective Formula One dri ...
and
Formula 3000
Formula 3000 (F3000) was a type of open wheel, single seater formula racing, occupying the tier immediately below Formula One and above Formula Three. It was so named because the cars were powered by 3.0 L engines.
Formula 3000 championships
...
. In 2002, it adopted a new format, with chassis supplied by
Dallara
Dallara is an Italian race car manufacturer, founded by its current President, Gian Paolo Dallara. After working for Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and De Tomaso, in 1972 in his native village of Varano de' Melegari (Parma), Italy he created ...
and the engine upgraded to the
VQ30. The series also became more international, with more than half of the race calendar held outside Spain.
Renault started the Formula Renault V6 Eurocup in 2003, as a support series in
Eurosport
Eurosport is a group of pay television networks in Europe and parts of Asia. Owned by Warner Bros. Discovery through its international sports unit, it operates two main channels— Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2—across most of its territories, ...
's Super Racing Weekends (
European Touring Car Championship
The European Touring Car Championship was an international touring car racing series organised by the FIA. It had two incarnations, the first one between 1963 and 1988, and the second between 2000 and 2004. In 2005 it was superseded by the World ...
and
FIA GT Championship
The FIA GT Championship was a sports car racing series organized by the Stéphane Ratel Organisation (SRO) at the behest of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The championship was mostly concentrated in Europe, but throughout ...
). The series ran with
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 c ...
chassis and a Nissan 3.5 L V6 engine.
In 2005, Renault left the Super Racing Weekend and started the World Series by Renault and the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, merging both the World Series by Nissan (whose engine contract had finished) and Renault V6 Eurocup. The Dallara chassis was retained, while the Renault V6 was improved to 425 PS.
Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup and the
Eurocup Mégane Trophy
The Renault Eurocup Mégane Trophy was a One-Design, one-make racing series created and managed by Renault Sport. The series has raced with the Renault Mégane Renault Sport since 2005 as part of the World Series by Renault. The Renault Eurocup ...
also joined the series in 2005 to support the main FR3.5 series.
At the end of July 2015,
Renault Sport
Renault Sport () or Renaultsport, was the motorsport, performance and special vehicles division for Renault-badged cars. Renault Sport was officially established in 1976 as a merger between the Alpine (automobile), Alpine and Gordini competition ...
announced it would be withdrawing its backing to the Formula Renault 3.5 from 2016 onwards, handing the control of the series to co-organiser RPM. However, Renault Sport also said it would continue the World Series by Renault with the Renault Sport Trophy and the Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup.
As a result of this, RPM decided to change the series' name to Formula V8 3.5. In December 2016, the series' name was changed again to World Series Formula V8 3.5, giving extra recognition to the championship.
On 17 November 2017 was announced that due to lack of entries the series would not take place in 2018 with a possibility of relaunch in the near future.
Technical
From 2008 to 2011, the chassis for the Formula Renault 3.5 Series is the
Dallara T08 and the engine a 3.5 litre V6 Nissan VQ35 unit producing 480 bhp with a rev limit of 8500 rpm. The gearbox is a 6 speed semi-automatic supplied by Ricardo with steering wheel paddle shift. Total weight of the car is 600 kg (dry).
Starting from 2012 season, the Formula Renault 3.5 Series adopted a new chassis, the
Dallara T12, powered by a 3.4 litre V8 engine producing 530 BHP at 9250 rpm developed by
Zytek
Gibson Technology is an automotive and motorsport company based at Repton, Derbyshire, England. It was founded by Bill Gibson as "Zytek Engineering" in 1981.
In 1981 Gibson founded the "Zytech Group" with two main divisions: Zytek Automotive, ...
. The cars have 50 more horsepower than previous season and lost 15 kg (33 pounds) of weight. In addition, a
Drag Reduction System
In motor racing, the drag reduction system (DRS) is a form of driver-adjustable bodywork aimed at reducing aerodynamic drag in order to increase top speed and promote overtaking. It is an adjustable rear wing of the car, which moves in respons ...
is used, which operates in a similar way to the one in use in
Formula One
Formula One (also known as Formula 1 or F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The World Drivers' Championship, ...
.
Specifications
*Engine displacement:
DOHC
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion cha ...
V8
*Gearbox: 6-speed
paddle shift gearbox (must have reverse)
*Weight:
*Power output:
*Torque output:
*Fuel:
Elf LMS 102 RON unleaded
*Fuel capacity:
*Fuel delivery:
Fuel injection
*Aspiration:
Normally-aspirated
*Length:
*Width:
*Wheelbase:
*Steering: Power-assisted
rack and pinion
Champions
World Series by Nissan
NOTE – 1998–2001, mainly Spanish-based series (also known as Formula Nissan) with 2.0L engine.
NOTE – 2002–2004, international series with V6 engine.
World Series Light
Formula Renault 3.5 Series
World Series Formula V8 3.5
Notable drivers
![Robert Kubica1](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Robert_Kubica1.jpg)
;
Formula One
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drivers in the future and/or past
*
Marc Gené
Marc Gené i Guerrero (born 29 March 1974) is a Spanish professional racing driver. He is best known as a tester for Williams and Ferrari in Formula One, Minardi Formula One driver and factory driver for Peugeot's Le Mans team, with which ...
(1998: Champion, 2003: 12th), competed in Formula One for
Minardi and
Williams.
*
Fernando Alonso (1999: Champion), competed in Formula One for
Minardi,
McLaren,
Ferrari and was twice world champion with
Renault
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. Competing for
Alpine
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Places Europe
* Alps, a European mountain range
** Alpine states, which overlap with the European range
Australia
* Alpine, New South Wales, a Northern Village
* Alpine National Pa ...
in 2021.
*
Giorgio Pantano
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(1999: 21st), competed in Formula One for
Jordan
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.
*
Franck Montagny
Franck Montagny (born 5 January 1978) is a retired French professional racing driver. He briefly raced for the Super Aguri Formula One team in 2006.
Early career
Born in Feurs, Loire, Montagny started racing karts there in 1988, winning the cade ...
(2001: Champion, 2002: 2nd, 2003: Champion), competed in Formula One for
Super Aguri
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, and with Andretti in
Formula E.
*
Ricardo Zonta
Ricardo Luiz Zonta (born March 23, 1976) is a Brazilian professional racing driver. He currently competes full-time in the Brazilian Stock Car Pro Series, driving the No. 10 Toyota Corolla E210 for RCM Motorsport.
Early career
Born in Curitib ...
(2002: Champion) – 1997
FIA GT Champion, competed in Formula One for
BAR, Jordan and
Toyota
is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. It was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on . Toyota is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, producing about 10 ...
.
*
Justin Wilson (2002: 4th), competed in Formula One for
Minardi and
Jaguar, and in
IndyCar for
Dale Coyne
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Driving career
Coyne made his CART debut in 1984 at Portland and failed to qualify. He attempted to make ...
and
Andretti Autosport
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amongst others.
*
Narain Karthikeyan
Kumar Ram Narain Karthikeyan (born 14 January 1977) is an Indian racing driver. He was the first Indian driver to compete in Formula One.
He has previously competed in A1GP, and the Le Mans Series. He has won multiple races in A1GP, British F ...
(2002: 9th, 2003: 4th, 2004: 6th), competed in Formula One for Jordan and
HRT in 2011.
*
Heikki Kovalainen
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(2003: 2nd, 2004: Champion), competed in Formula One for
Renault
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,
McLaren,
Caterham
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and
Team Lotus
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.
*
Enrique Bernoldi
Enrique Antônio Langue e Silvério de Bernoldi (born 19 October 1978) is a Brazilian professional racing driver who raced for the Arrows Formula One team in 2001 and 2002, and was the test driver for British American Racing (later Honda) betw ...
(2003: 6th, 2004: 3rd), competed in Formula One for
Arrows.
*
Stéphane Sarrazin (2003: 7th), competed in Formula One for
Minardi, currently with Venturi Grand Prix in the
FIA Formula E Championship
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.
*
Tiago Monteiro
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(2004: 2nd), competed in Formula One for Jordan and
Midland/
Spyker
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Notable produ ...
. Currently competing in World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) with ALL-INKL.DE Munnich Motorsport, using a Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8).
*
Robert Kubica
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(2005: Champion), has competed in Formula One for
BMW Sauber
BMW has been involved in Formula One in a number of capacities since the inauguration of the World Drivers' Championship in . The company entered occasional races in the 1950s and 1960s (often under Formula Two regulations), before building ...
,
Renault
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and
Williams F1
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, also competed in the
World Rally Championship
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. Currently competing in Formula One as a reserve driver for
Alfa Romeo Racing.
*
Markus Winkelhock
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(2005: 3rd), one-off Formula One drive for
Spyker
Spyker or Spijker was a Dutch carriage, automobile and aircraft manufacturer, started in 1880 by blacksmiths Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan Spijker. Originally located in Hilversum, the company relocated to Trompenburg, Amsterdam in 1898.
Notable produ ...
(Nurburgring 2007).
*
Kamui Kobayashi
is a Japanese professional racing driver who competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) and in the Super Formula Championship for KCMG . He previously competed in Formula One, Formula E, the GP2 Series, and ...
(2005 Eurocup: 1st) has competed in Formula One for
Toyota
is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. It was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on . Toyota is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, producing about 10 ...
,
Sauber
Sauber Motorsport AG is a Swiss motorsport engineering company. It was founded in 1970 (as PP Sauber AG) by Peter Sauber, who progressed through hillclimbing and the World Sportscar Championship to reach Formula One in . After operating it un ...
and Caterham.
*
Karun Chandhok
Karun Chandhok (born 19 January 1984) is an Indian racing driver and television presenter who last competed in Formula E for Mahindra Racing. Previously, Chandhok has competed for Hispania Racing in Formula One in . Before this, he drove in t ...
(2005: 29th) has competed in Formula One for HRT and Team Lotus.
*
Pastor Maldonado
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(2005: 25th; 2006: 3rd) has competed in Formula One for
Williams and
Lotus.
*
Sebastian Vettel (2006: 15th, 2007: 5th − 1st after seven races, when withdrew to compete in F1) has competed in Formula One for
BMW Sauber
BMW has been involved in Formula One in a number of capacities since the inauguration of the World Drivers' Championship in . The company entered occasional races in the 1950s and 1960s (often under Formula Two regulations), before building ...
,
Scuderia Toro Rosso
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, was four time Formula One world champion with
Red Bull, and
Ferrari. Competing for
Aston Martin in 2021.
*
Giedo van der Garde
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(2007: 6th, 2008: Champion)
GP2 Series
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has competed in Formula One.
*
Jaime Alguersuari
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(2009: 6th) has competed in Formula One for
Scuderia Toro Rosso
Scuderia Toro Rosso (; literal translation of "Red Bull Racing Team"), commonly known as Toro Rosso or by its abbreviation STR, was an Italian Formula One racing team. It was one of two Formula One teams owned by Austrian beverage company Re ...
.
*
Daniel Ricciardo
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(2010: 2nd; 2011: 5th) competed in Formula One for HRT,
Scuderia Toro Rosso
Scuderia Toro Rosso (; literal translation of "Red Bull Racing Team"), commonly known as Toro Rosso or by its abbreviation STR, was an Italian Formula One racing team. It was one of two Formula One teams owned by Austrian beverage company Re ...
,
Red Bull, and
Renault
Groupe Renault ( , , , also known as the Renault Group in English; legally Renault S.A.) is a French multinational automobile manufacturer established in 1899. The company produces a range of cars and vans, and in the past has manufacture ...
. Competing for
Mclaren in 2021.
*
Jean-Éric Vergne
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(2010: 8th; 2011: 2nd) competed in Formula One for
Scuderia Toro Rosso
Scuderia Toro Rosso (; literal translation of "Red Bull Racing Team"), commonly known as Toro Rosso or by its abbreviation STR, was an Italian Formula One racing team. It was one of two Formula One teams owned by Austrian beverage company Re ...
, currently competing for
Techeetah
DS Techeetah (, ) is a Sino-French motor racing team under ownership of SECA - China Media Capital that competes in the electric racing series, Formula E.
Formula E
Team Aguri principal Aguri Suzuki announced he would leave the team in April 2 ...
in Formula E.
*
Robin Frijns
Robin Frijns (born 7 August 1991) is a Dutch motor racing driver. He is the 2012 Formula Renault 3.5 Series champion, and the first driver to have won the series in his debut season since Robert Kubica in 2005. Frijns is currently competing in F ...
(2012: Champion) Caterham F1 third driver for 2014.
*
Jules Bianchi
Jules Lucien André Bianchi (; 3 August 1989 – 17 July 2015) was a French motor racing driver who drove for the Marussia F1 Team in the FIA Formula One World Championship.
Bianchi had previously raced in Formula Renault 3.5, GP2 and Form ...
(2012: 2nd) last competed in Formula One with
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. On 5 October 2014, during the Japanese Grand Prix, Bianchi lost control of his Marussia in very wet conditions and collided with a recovery vehicle, suffering a brain injury. He underwent emergency surgery and was placed into an induced coma, and remained comatose until his death on 17 July 2015.
*
Will Stevens
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(2012: 12th; 2013: 4th; 2014: 6th) has competed in Formula one for Caterham and
Manor Marussia.
*
Sergey Sirotkin (2013: 8th) competed in Formula One for
Williams.
*
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Jan Magnussen (born 5 October 1992) is a Danish racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Haas F1 Team.
He is the son of four-time Le Mans winner and former Formula One driver Jan Magnussen. Kevin Magnussen came up through Mc ...
(2013: Champion) competed in Formula One with
McLaren in 2014–2015,
Renault
Groupe Renault ( , , , also known as the Renault Group in English; legally Renault S.A.) is a French multinational automobile manufacturer established in 1899. The company produces a range of cars and vans, and in the past has manufacture ...
2016, and
Haas 2017–2020, 2022.
*
Stoffel Vandoorne
Stoffel Vandoorne (born 26 March 1992) is a Belgian professional racing driver who is currently racing for Dragon Racing in Formula E. He had previously competed in Formula One for McLaren from 2016 to 2018. He is currently a test driver of M ...
(2013: 2nd) competed in Formula One for
McLaren. Reserve driver for
Mercedes and currently competing in Formula E with
Mercedes.
*
Roberto Merhi
Roberto Merhi Muntan (born 22 March 1991), is a Spanish auto racing, racing driver who drove in Formula One for the Marussia F1, Manor Marussia F1 Team during the 2015 season. Merhi has also raced in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series for Pons Racin ...
(2014: 3rd; 2015: 14th) has competed in Formula One for
Manor Marussia.
*
Carlos Sainz Jr. (2014: Champion) competed in Formula One for
Scuderia Toro Rosso
Scuderia Toro Rosso (; literal translation of "Red Bull Racing Team"), commonly known as Toro Rosso or by its abbreviation STR, was an Italian Formula One racing team. It was one of two Formula One teams owned by Austrian beverage company Re ...
,
Renault
Groupe Renault ( , , , also known as the Renault Group in English; legally Renault S.A.) is a French multinational automobile manufacturer established in 1899. The company produces a range of cars and vans, and in the past has manufacture ...
(on loan from
Scuderia Toro Rosso
Scuderia Toro Rosso (; literal translation of "Red Bull Racing Team"), commonly known as Toro Rosso or by its abbreviation STR, was an Italian Formula One racing team. It was one of two Formula One teams owned by Austrian beverage company Re ...
) and
Mclaren. Competing for
Ferrari in 2021.
*
Alfonso Celis Jr.
Alfonso Celis Enecoiz, known as Alfonso Celis Jr., (born 18 September 1996) is a Mexican former racing driver.
Career
Karting
Born in Mexico City, Celis entered karting in 2009 and raced until 2012 in the local Mexican karting championships.
E ...
(2014: 27th; 2015: 16th; 2016: 11th; 2017: 3rd)
Force India development driver from 2016 until 2017.
*
Esteban Ocon (2014: 23rd) competed in Formula One for
Force India and
Renault F1
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. Competing for
Alpine
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Places Europe
* Alps, a European mountain range
** Alpine states, which overlap with the European range
Australia
* Alpine, New South Wales, a Northern Village
* Alpine National Pa ...
in 2021.
*
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly (; born 7 February 1996) is a French racing driver, currently competing in Formula One under the French flag, racing for Scuderia AlphaTauri. He is the 2016 GP2 Series champion, and the runner-up in the 2014 Formula Renault 3.5 ...
(2014: 2nd) competed in Formula One for
Scuderia Toro Rosso
Scuderia Toro Rosso (; literal translation of "Red Bull Racing Team"), commonly known as Toro Rosso or by its abbreviation STR, was an Italian Formula One racing team. It was one of two Formula One teams owned by Austrian beverage company Re ...
. Currently competing in Formula One for
AlphaTauri.
*
Pietro Fittipaldi
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(2017 Champion) competed in Formula One for
Haas F1 Team
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. Reserve/development driver for
Haas F1 Team
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.
; Champions in other categories
*
Andy Priaulx
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(2001: 18th) – 2004
European Touring Car Championship
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(ETCC) Champion, 2005, 2006 and 2007
World Touring Car Championship
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(WTCC) World Champion
*
Matteo Bobbi
Matteo Bobbi (born 2 July 1978 in Milan
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(2001: 11th, 2002: 6th) – 2003
FIA GT Champion
*
Alex Lloyd
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(2005: 40th) –
2007 Indy Lights champion.
*
Simon Pagenaud
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(2005: 16th) –
2006 Atlantics Champion
2016 IndyCar champion.
*
Davide Valsecchi
Davide Valsecchi (born 24 January 1987) is an Italian former racing driver and the 2012 GP2 Series champion.
Career
Formula Renault
Valsecchi drove in Renault-based series from 2003 to 2007, rising from Italian Formula Renault and the Formula ...
(2006: 10th, 2007: 16th) –
2012 GP2 Series
The 2012 GP2 Series season was the forty-sixth season of the second-tier of Formula One feeder championship and also eighth season under the GP2 Series moniker and also the first season after merging with the GP2 Asia Series. The championship wa ...
Champion.
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Will Power
William "Will" Steven Power (born 1 March 1981) is an Australian motorsports driver who currently competes in the IndyCar Series, driving for Team Penske. He is the 2014 and 2022 IndyCar Series champion and the 2018 Indianapolis 500 champion. ...
(2005: 7th)
2014 IndyCar champion.
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Miloš Pavlović (2005: 17th; 2006: 11th; 2007: 3rd) – 2014
Lamborghini Super Trofeo
The Lamborghini Super Trofeo is an international motor racing series. The Lamborghini Super Trofeo is the one-make championship organized by Lamborghini Squadra Corse. The series involves exclusively Huracán Super Trofeo Evo model cars in 3 cont ...
; Other notable drivers
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Álvaro Parente
Álvaro Parente (born 4 October 1984) is a Portuguese professional racing driver.
Career
Early career
After winning the Karting European Junior Championship in 1998, Porto-born Parente made his debut in auto racing in 2001 at the age of 16, ...
(2006: 5th; 2007: 1st)
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 Eccles ...
winner, has driven and stood on the podium for
Super Nova Racing
Super Nova Racing was a British racing team that has competed in International Formula 3000, Formula 3000/GP2 Series, GP2 and the A1 Grand Prix series. Super Nova first entered racing in 1991. Super Nova was a new incarnation of the pre-existing ...
,
Ocean Racing Technology
Ocean Racing Technology (ORT) was a racing team that took part in both the GP2 Main Series and the GP2 Asia Series Championships. The team, owned by Tiago Monteiro and José Guedes, was formed at the end of the 2008 season after being purchased f ...
,
Scuderia Coloni
Coloni Motorsport, also known as Scuderia Coloni, was an auto racing team from Italy. Formed by Enzo Coloni in 1983, the team participated in Formula Three between 1983 and 1986, before racing in Formula One as Enzo Coloni Racing Car Systems bet ...
, and
Racing Engineering
Racing Engineering is a Spanish racing team founded in 1999 by Alfonso de Orléans-Borbón that currently competes in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. The team's headquarters are located in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, near Jerez, where all car prep ...
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Esteban Guerrieri
Esteban Guerrieri (born 19 January 1985 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine racing driver. He was the most successful driver in the WTCR series in terms of wins.
Career
Formula racing
After graduating from karts, Guerrieri competed in various F ...
(2008: 8th, 2009: 19th, 2010: 3rd) 2011 and 2012
Indy Lights
Indy NXT, previously Indy Lights, is an American developmental automobile racing series sanctioned by IndyCar, currently known as Firestone Indy NXT Series for sponsorship reasons. Indy Lights is the highest step on the Road to Indy, a progra ...
runner-up for
Sam Schmidt Motorsports
The IndyCar Series operation of McLaren (competing as Arrow McLaren due to sponsorship) is based in Indianapolis and was founded by former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt in 2001 as Sam Schmidt Motorsports. After a series of partnerships and name ...
.
2019 WTCR runner-up.
Television broadcast
World Series by Renault races were broadcast live as part of a package of the combined open-wheel and touring car races on the pan-European
Eurosport
Eurosport is a group of pay television networks in Europe and parts of Asia. Owned by Warner Bros. Discovery through its international sports unit, it operates two main channels— Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2—across most of its territories, ...
subscription channel or its sister stations Eurosport2 and British Eurosport. Eurosport is also on-sold to several non-European networks, extending World Series by Renault's international reach as far as South East Asia and Oceania. The races are also carried live by Estonia channel
Kanal 12 and Spain channel
Aragon TV.
Abbreviated highlights packages were carried by several other television networks and stations, including the British channels
Sky Sports
Sky Sports is a group of British subscription sports channels operated by the satellite pay television company Sky Group (a division of Comcast), and is the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It ...
and
MotorsTV, the Dutch
RTL 7
RTL 7 is a Dutch free-to-cable television channel that was launched as ''Veronica'' on 1 September 1995. RTL 7 is RTL Nederland's "men's channel" with action films, reality television about crime and professions, soccer, motorsport and talk s ...
channel,
ESPN Star Sports
Fox Sports (formerly ESPN Star Sports) was a pan-Asian pay television network broadcasting in Asia, operated by Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte. Ltd. It also oversaw a version of Sta ...
in Asia,
Speed
In everyday use and in kinematics, the speed (commonly referred to as ''v'') of an object is the magnitude
Magnitude may refer to:
Mathematics
*Euclidean vector, a quantity defined by both its magnitude and its direction
*Magnitude (ma ...
in South America and
Esporte Interativo
TNT Sports is a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery in Brazil responsible for sports broadcasts on TNT and Space channels in the country.
Esporte Interativo started as a television channel, inaugurated on January 20, 2007 with the live broadcas ...
in Brazil.
See also
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Formula Renault V6 Eurocup
Formula Renault V6 Eurocup is a former type of formula racing, active from 2003 to 2004, started by Renault as a support series in Eurosport's Super Racing Weekends ( ETCC and FIA GT Championship). It was a Formula Renault 3.5 that include also ...
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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. ...
References
External links
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Grupo Alesport (RPM Racing) Official website
World Series by Renault Official website
{{Class of Auto racing
Recurring sporting events established in 1998
Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2017