OVERVIEW

Formula Renault UK is one of the world's most exciting junior single-seater championships which has launched the careers of F1 stars Kimi Raikkonen, Antonio Pizzonia and Pedro de la Rosa.

Formula Renault 2000 is the latest generation of Formula Renault race cars. All the cars are designed and built to exactly the same technical specifications by Italian chassis manufacturer Tatuus. The all-new Formula Renault 2000 also boasts a carbon fibre monocoque (survival cell) made in the same factory and by the same manufacturer (ATR) as the Ferrari F1 monocoque. This has marked out Formula Renault 2000 as perhaps the most technically advanced junior single seater category available below Formula Three.

The engine used is the latest Renault 2 litre 16-valve F4R unit as found in the Clio RS mated to a sequential six speed racing gearbox. These units are sealed to prevent any modifications other than those set out in the Championship regulations. Furthermore, all Formula Renault 2000 cars must use the nominated Elf lubricants, NGK spark plugs and Michelin Control tyres. To help control running costs, Renault UK nominate the number of days of testing made available and the venue at which these take place along with an allowance on the number of tyres that can be used throughout the Championship.