Renault UK has confirmed its list of young up-and-coming drivers who will attend an official Formula One tyre test at Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit next month as exclusive guests of the Renault F1 Team.

Formula Renault UK Championship leader Mike Conway (Sevenoaks, Kent) will be joined by Canadian ace Sean McIntosh, who currently heads the category’s ‘Graduate Cup’, and ELF/BTE Lawline Renault Clio Cup championship leader Ed Pead (Werrington, Peterborough).

In addition, three of the most-talented drivers from the ranks of Super One Karting are being invited to attend this exclusive test as part of the Renault UK guest list.

These are Mark Litchfield (Rocester, Staffordshire), leader of the BTE Lawline/Renault MSA British Kart Championship, Jon Lancaster (Pudsey, Leeds), leader of the BTE Lawline/Renault ABkC ICA Championship, and Lee Bell (High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) who heads the BTE Lawline/Renault MSA British Junior Kart Championship by a single-point.

All six of the lucky drivers will enjoy a tour of the pit-garages and will watch drivers Fernando Alonso, Jarno Trulli and Franck Montagny in action on circuit before taking lunch as an exlcusive guest of the Renault F1 Team and Renault UK. The visit will take place on Thursday, 3rd June at the world-famous Northamptonshire venue.

Tim Jackson, Renault UK Motorsport Manager, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for the invited drivers to get an extremely rare glimpse behind the scenes of a working Formula One team in action. We’re delighted to be able to offer this chance once again.”

Neil Hann, series organiser of the BTE Lawline/Renault Formula A, Formula JICA and Formula ICA Championships, added: “Renault UK’s sponsorship of Formula A, Formula JICA and Formula ICA this season has been fantastic news for Super One Karting and this Formula One test visit only goes to underline the importance of the partnership we have established

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