The World Series by Renault sees the launch of their 7th season in 2011. Competing in front of an average of 100,000 spectators per meeting, young hopefuls fight it out for the title in four international classes, with the aim of making a name for themselves in motorsport and, for some of them, breaking into F1. World Series by Renault offers free admission for all to the circuit, the stands and a multitude of activities for all the family.
Program: Non-stop action
Track
A lot of championships and attractions are on offer: Formula Renault 3.5 Series, Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, Eurocup Megane Trophy, Eurocup Clio, Renault Sport Show, Jean Ragnotti Show and Renault Lotus GP Show.
Paddock
Take a look behind the scenes of motorsport and the chance to see the paddock like never before with pit lane access, autograph sessions with drivers, tours of the starting grid, meeting team mechanics...
Village
A multitude of activities for all ages is offered in the village: driving simulators, test-drive centre, driver safety workshops, displays of the Renault range, bouncy castles, and many more.
Championships: Top level racing
Formula Renault 3.5 Series
A key point of entry into F1, as proven by Robert Kubica in 2005, Sébastien Vettel in 2007, Jaime Alguersuari in 2009, and who next?… The title will be contested over 17 races by 26 drivers from around the world, behind the wheel of a single-seat race car which boast the latest aerodynamic and technical advances of its big brother. A development of the Renault-Nissan 3.5l 24v V6, the engine delivers up to 500bhp. The championship once again forms the curtain-raiser for the Monaco F1 GP as well as the Monza round of the WTCC.
Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0
A high-tech single-seater, FR2.0 is a real training ground, preparing young (and very young) talent on their route to becoming professional drivers. Kimi Raïkkonen, Felipe Massa, Lewis Hamilton and a host of others have all been FR2.0 stars before launching glittering careers in F1. With its world championship style line-up, Eurocup boasts a very high level of competition.
Europcup Megane Trophy
An exclusive, high-performance car, with its gull-wing doors, the Eurocup Mégane Trophy guarantees spectacular circuit racing of the highest level. Mounted on a tubular chassis, the Renault-Nissan 3.5l 24v V6 engine develops almost 360bhp.
A special class is reserved for Gentlemen Drivers.
Eurocup Clio
Open only to drivers competing in national Clio Cup championships in 2011, Eurocup Clio 2011 will bring together a maximum of 48 competitors selected by the promoters of each Clio Cup national championship. In addition to the championship, there will be a title for the best Junior Driver (under-25s) and the best Gentleman Driver (over-40s). The best country will also receive recognition based on the championship standings of the three best drivers from each country. The overall winner and the best junior driver will be invited by Renault Sport Technologies to take part in tryouts for Mégane Trophy as part of a day of testing at the end of the 2011 season. The winner of the Eurocup Clio 2011 will receive a grant of €60,000 towards competing in Eurocup Mégane Trophy or a Formula Renault 2.0 championship in 2012, while the best Junior will be rewarded with the payment of their Eurocup Clio 2012 race fees for the 2012 season.
2011 Calendar
April 16-17 : Motorland Aragon (Spain)
April 30 and May 1st : Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)
May 14-15 (FR 3.5) : Monza (Italy)
May 28-29 (FR 3.5) : Monaco
June 18-19 : Nürburgring (Germany)
July 2-3 : Hungaroring (Hungary)
August 20-21 : Silverstone (UK)
September 17-18 : Paul Ricard (France)
October 9-10 : Catalunya (Spain)
