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  • Renaultsport R.S. 01 to Compete at 2015 World Series by Renault

    Renaultsport-RS01-THUMBWorld Series by Renault are returning to Silverstone in the next 2015 season. Dates have been already announced by Renault Sport Technologies and you can view them in details below. There are planned more than six circuits that are used by Formula One as well as a welcome return to Silverstone for the British round. As a matter of fact, Silverstone will host a meeting of the World Series by Renault for the 10th anniversary of the event.

    However, the French round will see some venue change for next year. Renault Sport Technologies will make its return to the Le Mans Bugatti Circuit at the end of September. The other rounds will be held at Motorland Aragón, Spa-Francorchamps, the Hungaroring, the Nürburgring as well as Circuito de Jerez.

    At the 2015 World Series by Renault we will also see the latest exceptional race car from Renault Sport Technologies, called Renaultsport R.S 01. This car will play an important part, competing in the Renaultsport Trophy. The latter is a springboard for the professional GT and Endurance championships.

    To go into details, the R.S 01 racing car boasts spectacular styling and is the literal expression pure aerodynamic downforce.  In addition, its technical specifications reflect the best of Renaultsport expertise. It weighs less than 1,100 kg due to the use of carbon fiber monocoque. Its engine develops more than 500 hp (368 kW) and is capable of reaching a top speed of over 300 km/h.

    2015 World Series by Renault Calendar:

    • 25 – 26 April:             Motorland Aragón, Spain
    • 30 – 31 May:             Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
    • 13 – 14 June:            Hungaroring, Hungary
    • 29 – 30 August:        Silverstone, England
    • 12 – 13 September: Nürburgring, Germany
    • 26 – 27 September: Bugatti Circuit Le Mans, France
    • 17 – 18 October:       Circuito de Jerez, Spain

    Formula Renault 3.5 Series only:

    • 24 May:                      Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix
    • TBC:                           Red Bull Ring, Austria

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    Source: Renault

     

  • Renaultsport Reveals First Image Of R.S.01 Race Car

    Renaultsport-RS01-THUMBJust more than a month ago Renault Sport Technologies has revealed a teaser image of their new project – the Renaultsport Trophy car. Now, the brand not only announced the name of the model, but also released an image. Despite it is a little bit dark, the picture clearly displays the back of the future race car with its unique taillights. Precisely the name of this trophy is Renaultsport R.S. 01. The next important date in Renault calendar is 27th of August.

    This is when the car will be fully unveiled at the Moscow Motor Show. There will also be disclosed the entire details and specifications of this spectacular new race car, which is set to become the next star in the World Series by Renault Championship.

    Form what we can grasp from the image, is that the vehicle will feature uniquely stunning design. In fact, the design clearly shows that the car will also offer exceptional performance. At the moment, Renault is conducting an intense programme of development tests, so that the trophy car can join the World Series in 2015.

    Renaultsport R.S. 01 was built by Dallara. Its carbon monocoque will be driven by a Nismo engine which will produce more than 500 horsepower (368 kW). The power unit will be coupled with a seven-speed sequential gearbox supplied by Sadev.

    Michelin will deliver the tires, which in will be specifically created for the car. The over weight of the vehicle is expected to be around 1,100kg. At last, Renault said that the car will be used in a single-model championship. The company has also revealed that the specifications of the car are a reflection of its racing pedigree.

    Source: Renault