2010 Formula Renault 2.0 - Initial thoughts?

alias99 · 23 Apr 2009, 12:27 (Ref:2447780)

new 2010 car details are out. 220bhp 7 speed paddle shift. A picture can be found on italiaracing. People thoughts?

runshaw · 23 Apr 2009, 15:27 (Ref:2447904)

I haven't seen the picture but if it has 220bhp and paddle shifts, I assume it will have the same level of performance of an F3 car, considering it is very close to F3 pace already.

the sniper · 23 Apr 2009, 15:31 (Ref:2447908)

Link to the picture:

http://www.italiaracing.net/notizia.asp?id=22953&cat=22

alias99 · 23 Apr 2009, 23:53 (Ref:2448261)

That may cause yet another problem in the single seater ladder if it were to be F3 pace as im guesing a renault budget would be half of that of an f3 one so it may reduce the advantages of doing F3.

jondownunder · 24 Apr 2009, 12:31 (Ref:2448603)

Not to mention rendering Formula Master even more pointless.

alias99 · 24 Apr 2009, 13:36 (Ref:2448639)

i just had a look at lap times and there is a 4s (Donnington Park where downforce is a huge factor) difference between the current frenault and F3. With the extra power and probably better aerodynamics providing more downforce the gap may be say 2s and that puts in the same region as F3 national Class pace or the back of the grid in the international class.

duke_toaster · 24 Apr 2009, 19:40 (Ref:2448820)

I don't think the issue is the series itself, just the sheer number of them. Hopefully someone will have the balls to try and implement a clear Formula Junior/Formula 3/Formula 2/Formula 1 progression at worldwide level ...

A 7 speed box on a car like this seems like a wierd choice, sounds like a bit more to go wrong.

ivanalesi · 25 Apr 2009, 10:00 (Ref:2449110)

The car looks strange, in a way like the Tatuus when it was 1st revealed, but may be it's a big longer?

The FIA should create a set of rules for F4 and then BMW and Renault to adopt their cars to them, remain whatever they want - spec. series or not. It's just a marketing mess with so many different names.
Btw, in Bulgarian when you pronounce Formula Renault it sounds very very similar to Formula One :P

META4 · 26 Apr 2009, 10:08 (Ref:2449777)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivanalesi

The FIA should create a set of rules for F4 and then BMW and Renault to adopt their cars to them, remain whatever they want - spec. series or not. It's just a marketing mess with so many different names.

Would not be a bad idea... but obviously when you think about the new Formula 2 concept it appears that the FIA is following a complete different way

duke_toaster · 27 Apr 2009, 16:42 (Ref:2450833)

Fetish Man will probably be out this year - I think he's the only man who likes these things. Depends who the replacement is though.

TomF1 · 29 Apr 2009, 19:10 (Ref:2452378)

What engine is it running. The F4R 830?

EDIT: Just noticed that it says it will use the F4R 832 of the new Renaultsport Clio 200 due for release this summer.

Lam Pak · 3 May 2009, 13:55 (Ref:2454591)

a good idea that will discourage anyone from stealing your car. car is ladyugly. i hopeit take long to arrive asia. tatuus forever.

notguilty · 28 Aug 2009, 22:51 (Ref:2530159)

ok look at the pics and does anybody think this cars nose looks like a mouse? http://www.renault-sport.com/en then look in the 2.0 section. the rest of the car looks good though

Valker · 22 Sep 2009, 06:38 (Ref:2545698)

Moro info on new car: http://www.renault-sport.com/en/worl...ws=114309.html

"Faster, more modern, cheaper"

205hp makes it faster and more durable brakes and tyres make it cheaper... and if 10 years newer car wasn't more modern, something would be terribly wrong

More pics here: http://schotanus.ndedit.com/imageban...t%202.0%202010

The Renault Sport release says the car will take to the track in 2010 for the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and in all national championships.

I'm not quite sure about that... at least FR Finland will keep the old car and I bet Sweden will too (would be weird to change car after just one season). But what about the others?

Eurocup will be for 2010 car only and WEC will have separate categories for 2010 and 2000 cars. The first new car was ordered by a NEC team (KEO) and the cup will be open for new machines for sure. But will there be similar system to WEC in NEC too?

Are FR UK, Italy and others going to have 2010 spec cars only?

Francis Albert · 22 Sep 2009, 08:47 (Ref:2545769)

I think I read on autosport that FR UK will go to to 2010 spec cars. The Italian championship as well (italiaracing maybe?).

Robbe · 22 Sep 2009, 12:56 (Ref:2545954)

Italian series will have both cars... they say the old cars firm a new championship, does it mean they start in the same field?

http://www.renaultsportitalia.it/news.aspx?id=337

Shadow · 11 Feb 2010, 22:21 (Ref:2631759)

Not many teams run the new car in the official testing...

Moreover engine seems to be in trouble, not a funny shakedown!

ivanalesi · 12 Feb 2010, 10:43 (Ref:2632050)

Have they solved the gear shifting troubles they had in the 1st tests?

blackdeath2 · 15 Sep 2010, 16:01 (Ref:2759883)

Hi my friend. my name is buğra I'm living in turkey I have a international licance. I want to join Formula Renault 2.0. I've searched everywhere but could not find. Even if you tell me. I'm waiting your answers.
I appreciate if you answer my e-mail at.Waiting for reply soon

THANX

NaBUru38 · 17 Sep 2010, 13:57 (Ref:2760899)

Welcome to Ten Tenths! If you want to find anything about professional motorsport, a good place to start is Wikipedia. This article shows several FR2.0 championships: the European, the British, the Italian, the Northern European (ex German), etc. I suggest you any of these four, but not the others.

About teams, some of the top teams are Epsilon, Tech 1, Koiranen, Interwetten, Motopark, Jenzer, SG Formula, Cram, CO2, ARTA, Fortec, Manor and Atech.

Good luck with your career!

alias99 · 18 Sep 2010, 21:52 (Ref:2761362)

SG Formula do not exist anymore they are now Tech 1

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