Front-runners from the Formula Renault UK Championship with Michelin, ELF Renault Clio Cup, Formula Renault BARC Championship and the Renault-sponsored classes of the British Karting Championships all need to be on form from the off this year – that is if they hope to be given the amazing opportunity to sample life behind the scenes at an exclusive F1 test.
Renault UK and the Renault F1 Team are to give eight lucky drivers the chance to attend a Formula One test session, at Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit in Northamptonshire, as exclusive guests.
Scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 1st June, the test is expected to see Renault F1 Team drivers Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella putting the latest Renault Formula One car through its paces. Along with watching the team in action, the lucky guests will also have an exclusive tour of the pit garages and take lunch with the Renault F1 Team.
Whoever leads the Formula Renault UK and Renault Clio Cup standings respectively after round four at Thruxton will be invited along with the points leaders of the FR2000 and Club classes in Formula Renault BARC, after round four of their championship at Pembrey.
In addition, the ‘Graduate Cup’ leader from Formula Renault UK will also be invited along with the individual leaders of the Formula A, Formula ICA and Formula JICA classes at the half-way point of the British Championship Karting season - round three at Clay Pigeon.
Renault UK Motorsport Manager Tim Jackson said: “I’m delighted to be able to confirm our Formula Renault BARC Championship leaders will be joining the others for the first time and have an extremely rare glimpse behind the scenes of a working Formula One team. These tests are always popular occasions and it’s something for the drivers to fight for as soon as their respective seasons begin.”
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