As a development series showcase for emerging open-wheel talent, the Formula Renault UK Championship can boast an impressive pedigree of graduates! The most recent ‘stars’ to emerge from the British-based series are former champions Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren-Mercedes F1 Team) and Antonio Pizzonia (BMW-Williams F1). Such was Raikkonen’s meteoric rise to F1, the Finn jumped directly to Grand Prix racing from his championship winning season in Formula Renault UK back in 2000.
The Formula Renault UK Championship forms a part of the prestigious British Touring Car Championship support package, which consists of 20-races held at 10 double-header events on legendary circuits such as Brand Hatch, Donington Park and Silverstone. With grid numbers regularly averaging up to thirty or more drivers, the series is also one of the healthiest open-wheel development championships in the world. This year’s line-up includes racers from the United Kingdom as well as Canada, China, France, Ireland, Sweden, Turkey and The Netherlands.
Carbon Fibre cell designed and developed by Tatuus and Renaultsport. Also FIA-approved roll hoop and lateral driver's head protection. Introduced in 2000 and updated with new bodywork in 2004.
Cockpit Interior
XAP Multi-Changeable Dashboard Display FIA-approved Safety Features Roll Hoop and Lateral Driver's Head Protective Padding Deformable, double-jointed steering column Removable steering wheel Six-point, 3-inch driver's shoulder and lap harnesses FT3 fuel cell Manually-operated 5kg fire extinguisher
Note: chassis and engine are of an FIA-approved 'impact break-away' design
Engine
Sealed, 16-valve, 4-cylinder type F4R with Orbisoud race exhaust system and catalytic converter, built and developed by Renaultsport.
Capacity
1998cc
Max Output
192bhp at 6,500rpm
Max Torque
22mkg @ 5,500rpm
Lubrication
Dry Sump
Spark Plugs
NGK PFR6E10
ECU
Sealed Magneti Marelli MF4L ignition system
Gearbox
Sadev 6-speed, sequential gearbox, mechanical control with three specified sets of ratios using a Limited Slip Differential and Twin-Plate, Hydraulic Clutch.
Speed Measurements (approx.)
0-100mph in 4.85 seconds 200kmh-0 in 4.60 seconds
Suspension
Front
Pushrod, controlled single damper with adjustable bump and rebound
Rear
Pushrod, controlled twin dampers with adjustable bump and rebound
Brakes
Four-pot calipers, with ventilated discs and Ferodo (type DS4003) pads. Cockpit-adjustable bias front-to-rear.
Wheels OZ, aluminium, central fixing
Front
8 inches x 13 inches
Rear
10 inches x 13 inches
Tyres Michelin control
Front
16/53 x 13
Rear
23/57 x 13
Car Dimensions
Wheel Base
2,645mm
Front Track
1,434mm
Rear Track
1,318mm
Minimum Weight
490kg without driver/565kg with driver
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Formula Renault UK Championship