www.renault-sport.com Breaking news about Renault en Copyright Renault Sport Technologies Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:3:23 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Tridion Sport webmaster.rst@renault.com webmaster.rst@renault.com 10 195 73 www.renault-sport.com www.renault-sport.com/snippets/media/page_news1_r1_c1.jpg Eurocup Mégane Trophy drivers were out on the Silverstone track today for collective test sessions in wet and then dry conditions. Giorgio Pantano (Oregon Team) was the man to beat in the rain this morning. In the afternoon, on the dry, Mike Verschuur (McGregor by Equipe Verschuur) took over, ahead of trusty rivals Dimitri Enjalbert (Boutsen Energy Racing) and Jonathan Hirschi (TDS Racing). http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/megane_trophy/news.php?news=104303.html 03-07-2009 tcm:3-104303 P1 Motorsport’s James Walker is eager to win at home, and he got off to the best possible start by leading the collective testing sessions by a long margin at Silverstone. Walker finished ahead of Pons Racing’s Marcos Martinez, for whom this day will be a memorable one, he Spaniard taking his first tentative steps behind the wheel of the Renault F1 R28. He is set to give the ING Renault F1 Team exhibition on Saturday at the end of the afternoon. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/formulaV6/news.php?news=104294.html 03-07-2009 tcm:3-104294 The leader of Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, Antonio Felix da Costa (Motopark Academy) has got things off on the right foot at Silverstone, by dominating proceedings to take the top spot in both collective testing sessions of the day. The Portuguese driver, looking for his first win of the season, was faster than his teammate Adrian Quaife-Hobbs (Motopark Academy) in both sessions. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/eurocup_2000/news.php?news=104283.html 03-07-2009 tcm:3-104283 The Clio R3 West European Trophy enjoys first-rate TV coverage on the Pan European channel Motors TV. After each round the channel gives a multi-broadcast of 12 minutes. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/rallye//news.php?news=103403.html 02-07-2009 tcm:3-103403 In his third season in Eurocup Mégane Trophy, Dimitri Enjalbert wants the title, no question. After a difficult start in Barcelona and an absence from Spa-Francorchamps, the Frenchman’s chances seemed to be slipping away. But he kept his faith and his two wins in Hungary proved to be his saviour. Confident, the Boutsen Energy Racing driver now faces the season ahead with no pressure, just a strong desire to win. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/megane_trophy/news.php?news=103376.html 02-07-2009 tcm:3-103376 Racing at home is always a special feeling which takes on even more significance at the heart of a country mad about motorsport. The British drivers will have just one goal: a home win. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/formulaV6/news.php?news=103371.html 02-07-2009 tcm:3-103371 The lead built up by Pons Racing’s Marco Martinez in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series is hanging by a thread. The Spaniard is level-pegging in the points with International Draco Racing’s Bertrand Baguette, while P1 Motorsport’s James Walker, Ultimate Motorsport’s Miguel Molina and Carlin Motorsport’s Oliver Turvey are all waiting to pounce. With five British teams and four drivers sporting the Union Jack, don't expect there to be any polite queuing at Silverstone... http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/formulaV6/news.php?news=102474.html 26-06-2009 tcm:3-102474 Before the Hungaroring meeting, it seemed that this year's Eurocup Megane Trophy was heading for a two-way tussle between Jonathan Hirschi (TDS Racing) and Mike Verschuur (McGregor by Equipe Verschuur). But a third man muscled into the contest in Hungary, a certain Dimitri Enjalbert (Boutsen Energy Racing). His two wins mean that the title race is wide open again. The Frenchman now needs a repeat performance at Silverstone if he is to continue to put pressure on the top two. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/megane_trophy/news.php?news=102470.html 26-06-2009 tcm:3-102470 Since the start of the season, Motopark Academy’s Antonio Felix da Costa and Epsilon Euskadi’s Albert Costa have taken it in turns to lead the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0’s overall standings on a regular basis. Silverstone marks the season's halfway point, with just two points separating the Portuguese and Spanish drivers. Will the head-to-head battle for first place continue at Silverstone? At home, Briton Adrian Quaife-Hobbs (Motopark Academy) will be one driver to watch closely, as he will be trying harder than ever. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/eurocup_2000/news.php?news=102466.html 26-06-2009 tcm:3-102466 A true springboard to the upper echelons of Motor Sport, Formula Renault 3.5 Series is a breeding ground for Formula 1 stars of the future. In order to acclimatize the Formula Renault 3.5 Series drivers to the rarified atmosphere where research, high performance and high technology are the watchwords, ING Renault F1 Team will welcome them to its Enstone plant for two days. With instructors par excellence and a tailor-made programme, the drivers will be given a taste of what will be expected of them if they are to achieve their ultimate goal and compete in Formula 1. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/formulaV6/news.php?news=102453.html 23-06-2009 tcm:3-102453 Like Belgium’s Kris Princen in Wallonia, Spanish driver Joan Vinyes claimed victory on home soil in this round of the Clio R3 West European Trophy, the Rally de Ourense. In second place, Princen gave a strong performance to extend his first place in the overall standings ahead of Eric Mauffrey. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/rallye//news.php?news=102316.html 22-06-2009 tcm:3-102316 Five drivers from Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Portugal will line up against six Spaniards in the Rally de Ourense in Galicia, when the second round of the Clio R3 West European Trophy starts on Saturday, June 20. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/rallye//news.php?news=102298.html 17-06-2009 tcm:3-102298 Dimitri Enjalbert (Boutsen Energy Racing) has got his Eurocup Megane Trophy season well and truly back on track by claiming both wins in the Hungarian leg of the championship this weekend. After leading the race from start to finish, the Frenchman drove to victory ahead of Mike Verschuur (McGregor by Equipe Verschuur) and Nick Catsburg (Tech 1 Racing). There are now only four points in it between Mike Verschuur and Jonathan Hirschi (TDS Racing) in the overall standings. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/megane_trophy/news.php?news=101677.html 14-06-2009 tcm:3-101677 After a fine start from pole position, Marco Sörensen (Motopark Academy) drove to victory for the first time in Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, in this his first season in the category. The Danish driver crossed the finish line ahead of team-mate Adrian Quaife-Hobbs (Motopark Academy) and Albert Costa (Epsilon Euskadi). With a sixth place finish, Antonio Felix de Costa (Motopark Academy) stays on top of the overall standings just two points ahead of Albert Costa. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/eurocup_2000/news.php?news=101670.html 14-06-2009 tcm:3-101670 Having opted for a very early change of tires, Pasquale DiSabatino (RC Motorsport) took advantage of an incident-packed race to claim his first win in Formula Renault 3.5 Series, ahead of Marco Barba (International Draco Racing) and Julian Leal (Prema Powerteam), the three on the same winning race strategy. Despite retiring, Marcos Martinez (Pons Racing) holds onto his overall leadership of the Championship and will therefore get to drive in the ING Renault F1 Team exhibition at Silverstone. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/formulaV6/news.php?news=101663.html 14-06-2009 tcm:3-101663 Out of contention at Barcelona, absent at Spa-Francorchamps, Dimitri Enjalbert (Boutsen Energy Racing) really kicks off his season today, in Hungary, with his first win in Eurocup Megane Trophy. The French driver was head and shoulders above his rivals in today’s race. Behind him, the battle for second place went to the wire, when Mike Verschuur (McGregor by Equipe Verschuur) got the better of Jonathan Hirschi (TDS Racing) in the very last lap. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/megane_trophy/news.php?news=101504.html 13-06-2009 tcm:3-101504 Jean-Eric Vergne (SG Formula) has been chasing an elusive first success since the start of the season. After getting off to an excellent start today, the French driver produced the perfect race to pull off his first win in Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, ahead of Nathanaël Berthon (Epsilon Euskadi) and Miki Monras (SG Formula). In fourth place, Antonio Felix da Costa (Motopark Academy) cashes in on Albert Costa’s (Espilon Euskadi) retirement, to go back to the top of the overall standings. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/eurocup_2000/news.php?news=101497.html 13-06-2009 tcm:3-101497 Fairuz Fauzy (Mofaz Fortec Motorsport) led the race from start to finish to take his first win in Formula Renault 3.5 Series. Benefitting from the reverse grid procedure, the Malay driver led into the first bend and successfully contained Marco Barba (International Draco Racing) and Bertrand Baguette (International Draco Racing) all the way to the chequered flag. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/formulaV6/news.php?news=101490.html 13-06-2009 tcm:3-101490 Marco Sörensen (Motopark Academy) takes both pole positions in the Hungary round of Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0. In so doing, the Danish driver underlines the excellent form of the Motopark Academy team. Only Jean-Eric Vergne (SG Formula) managed to get in among the German team’s drivers, producing the second best time in qualifying. For Sunday’s race 2, the first two rows on the grid will be 100% Motopark Academy. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/eurocup_2000/news.php?news=101483.html 13-06-2009 tcm:3-101483 After being quick in collective testing yesterday, Mike Verschuur (McGregor by Equipe Verschuur) confirmed this morning in qualifying, grabbing both pole positions in the Eurocup Megane Trophy series. The outcome of the battle between Mike Verschuur, Jonathan Hirschi (TDS Racing) and Dimitri Enjalbert (Boutsen Energy Racing) had been uncertain right to the nail-biting end of session. But for sure, Mike Verschuur is looking very much at home here in Hungary. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/megane_trophy/news.php?news=101474.html 13-06-2009 tcm:3-101474 He’s the leader of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series championship, he's already taken three wins, but until this morning Marcos Martinez (Pons Racing) had yet to taste the satisfaction of being on pole position. Job done! On the Hungaroring circuit, the Spanish driver managed a perfect lap to grab the best time in the SuperPole qualifying session, ahead of Miguel Molina (Ultimate Motorsport) and James Walker (P1 Motorsport). http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/formulaV6/news.php?news=101465.html 13-06-2009 tcm:3-101465 Mike Verschuur (McGregor by Equipe Verschuur) and Bernhard Ten Brinke (Equipe Verschuur) were dominant in today’s collective testing in Eurocup Megane Trophy series, enjoying a Hungaroring clearly suited to the New Mégane Trophy. Verschuur put in the fastest lap this morning, Ten Brinke responding in the afternoon. Both Dutch drivers are ready for the weekend and raring to go. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/megane_trophy/news.php?news=101450.html 12-06-2009 tcm:3-101450 Bertrand Baguette (International Draco Racing) got off to a flying start this weekend with the best performance in collective testing. The Belgian driver remains cautious, however. His rivals are not far behind, led by Marcos Martinez (Pons Racing), who is determined to defend his position as Formula Renault 3.5 Series leader. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/formulaV6/news.php?news=101442.html 12-06-2009 tcm:3-101442 Motopark Academy drivers Adrian Quaife-Hobbs, Antonio Felix da Costa, Kevin Magnussen and their latest recruit, Kuba Giermaziak, all featured strongly during two days of Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 collective testing. Adrian Quaife-Hobbs claimed the best overall time and will be full of confidence as we move into the business end of this weekend's Hungarian meeting. Jean-Éric Vergne (SG Formula) also made his presence felt. A little off the pace during collective testing, Albert Costa's (Epsilon Euskadi) position as leader could come under threat this weekend. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/eurocup_2000/news.php?news=101436.html 12-06-2009 tcm:3-101436 Espilon Euskadi has been one of the top teams over the last few seasons in both Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and Formula Renault 3.5 Series. The Basque country team has helped develop many drivers, guiding some of them, like Robert Kubica, to the very top of the sport. We talked to Joan Villadelprat, Epsilon Euskadi Team Principal. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/formulaV6/news.php?news=101423.html 12-06-2009 tcm:3-101423 Having recently taken its first steps on the track, New Formula Renault 2.0 was this week unveiled in a sneak preview to the promoters of the European Formula Renault 2.0 championships. They were all impressed by Renault Sport latest version of the world-famous single-seater. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/eurocup_2000/news.php?news=101362.html 11-06-2009 tcm:3-101362 New Formula Renault 2.0, scheduled to make its competitive debut in the2010 season, has successfully completed its first track outings at Magny-Cours and at Nogaro. Ahead of schedule, the successor to theworld's best selling single-seater has already completely satisfied theRenault Sport Technologies' teams in charge of designing and developingthis brand new race car. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/eurocup_2000/news.php?news=101326.html 06-06-2009 tcm:3-101326 Every driver taking part in Formula Renault 3.5 Series would grab the first chance going to drive a Formula 1 car. Such an opportunity will be offered to the championship leader after the Hungarian round, who will drive in the ING Renault F1 Team Show at Silverstone. The position of Marcos Martinez (Pons Racing) is therefore much sought after. His rivals will be trying everything to steal the highly coveted top spot from him. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/formulaV6/news.php?news=101311.html 05-06-2009 tcm:3-101311 The winner of three out of four races so far, Jonathan Hirschi (TDS Racing), in Budapest, will have to contend both with the return of Dimitri Enjalbert (Thierry Boutsen Energy Racing), who will be determined to make up lost ground, and the arrival on the scene of Giorgio Pantano (Oregon Team). The Italian will be starting over from scratch in the Eurocup Mégane Trophy, but he should have what it takes to rapidly trouble the leaders. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/megane_trophy/news.php?news=101307.html 05-06-2009 tcm:3-101307 Albert Costa (Epsilon Euskadi) is certainly making his mark on the start of this Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 season with four pole positions and three wins in four races. Despite this performance, the Spanish driver is just one point ahead of Antonio Felix da Costa (Motopark Academy), who has never been off the podium since the start of the season. The scene is set at the Hungaroring for the match to continue between these two drivers, but with more competitors looking to enter the fray. http://www.renault-sport.com/en/world_series/eurocup_2000/news.php?news=101298.html 05-06-2009 tcm:3-101298