In the exciting world of motorsport, Formula Renault 2.0 is a truly global event. This category of formula racing pits drivers from around the world against each other in a highly competitive series of races. Formula Renault 2.0 championships occur around the world, but are especially prominent in Europe.
Created in 2000, Formula Renault 2.0 (originally known as Formula Renault 2000) is the descendent of Formula France. Over the years, the series has evolved from the 1.3L racers used in the late 1960s to 1.6L turbo engines and later 1,721cc racers used in the 1990s. Italian manufacturer Tatuus produces the single-seater cars. These racers can accelerate from zero to 160 km per hour in 4.85 seconds. They can brake from 200 km per hour to a full stop in 4.6 seconds.
Renault 2.0 forbids teams to modify parts of the car, such as the engine and electronic controls. By doing so, it ensures that all competitors can access the same level of performance. Success in Formula Renault 2.0, then, comes down to the driver’s skill behind the wheel!
Formula Renault 2.0, the world’s most popular single-seater, is considered the entry-level model among these racers. The Formula Renault 2.0 racing series is widely regarded as a stepping stone for drivers who want to move on to Formula One, the top category in world motorsport.
Kimi Raikkonen is one example of a driver who went on to Formula One after finding success in Formula Renault 2.0. Raikkonen began racing Formula One after racing to victory in the British Formula Renault championship. Other successful Formula Renault 2.0 drivers who went on to Formula One include Enrique Bernoldi, Felipe Massa, Lewis Hamilton, Robert Kubica, and Heikki Kovalainen.
Two of the best-known Formula Renault 2.0 championships in Europe are the Northern European Cup (NEC) and Euro Cup. The NEC began its fourth year in 2009. The series features eight racing weekends, as well as six practices. The practices take place prior to and during the season. Each racing weekend has a qualifying run and two races.
Euro Cup Formula Renault 2.0 is an extremely competitive championship that features the most talented drivers from around the world. The top drivers at Euro Cup will have the opportunity to test in the Renault Formula 3.5 World Series car.
Renault Sport announced in 2009 that a new version of Formula Renault 2.0 will debut in the 2010 series.
Mikel Tiger
2010 Formula One Driver Line Up?Predict the driver line up, pretty simple.
Have a look at the current driver line up for 2010 here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Formula_One_season
They have only 4 drivers confirmed and one test driver. Either this is through lack of research or just too lazy to finish the table.
But so far this is what I think:
Mclaren: Hamilton and Raikkonen
Ferrari: Massa and Alonso
Red Bull: Webber and Vettel
Toro Rosso:Alguersuari and Buemi
Renault: Kovalainen and Kuica
Brawn: Button and either Barrichello or Rosberg
Williams: Rosberg or Barrichello and N/A
All the rest I have no idea what the possible line up is. Toyota have told Glock and Trulli that they are not in their plans for 2010.
So either your prediction or who would you like to see in each team, don’t have to do every team either.
i second your predictions entirely angel.
The big decisions all hang on the supposed alonso-ferrari partnership.
Word is santander (ferrari sponsor 2010) is buying out raikkonens contract for next year making way for alonso. But the rumour mill also suggests santander (maclarens sponsor also) are gonna stick him an the maclaren.
Hamilton, however, has a clause in his contract that says he can veto any 2nd driver contract. So if he doesn’t want raikkonen there he can basically stop him from driving for maclaren.
The other possible 2nd driver for maclaren seems to be rosberg who undoubtedly would have a better relationship with hamilton.
Mercedes also want the german (rosberg) driving a german powered which obviously brings brawn (as you have predicted) in to the equation.
But then what would barrichello do (the poor bastard). A straight swap with rosberg (williams) is the call.
It seems to be all a shambles at the moment.
The funny thing is nobody is talking about who is gonna drive for the new teams. There has been a bit of speculation about which american driver is going to be driving for usf1, but that is it.References :
I think it’s hard to confirm anything during silly season… but i’ll have a punt at what I expect next year…
Brawn: Jenson Button and Nico Rosberg
RBR: Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel
McLaren: Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen
Ferrari: Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa
Williams: Nico Hulkenburg and Rubens Barrichello
Toyota: Heikki Kovalainen/Kazuki Nakajima and Timo Glock/Nick Heidfeld
Renault: Robert Kubica and Romain Grosjean/Heikki Kovalainen
Force India: Adrian Sutil and Tonio Liuzzi
Toro Rosso: Sebastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari
Campos: Pedro De La Rosa and Vitaly Petrov/Bruno Senna/Marc Gene
USF1: Graham Rahal?? and Jarno Trulli/Jacques Villeneuve/Alex Wurz/Seb Bourdais
Manor: Anthony Davidson and Adam Carroll/Bruno Senna (or maybe MAYBE Nelson Piquet Jr)
Lotus: Bruno Senna and Alex Wurz/Sebastien Bourdais/Marc GeneReferences :
There are a hell of a lot of gaps on that Wiki table eh? lol
I agree with most of Dan’s choices. The interesting ones are Alonso, Kimi and Rosberg and it looks like they’ll be at Ferrari, McLaren and Brawn respectively. I have mixed feelings about Alonso going to Ferrari, Kimi at McLaren makes sense, hes probably the only top driver that could put up with Hamilton’s standing in the team, but Lewis better watch his back ‘cos Kimi’s a hell of a lot faster than Heikki. Nico deserves a better car, I’ve been really impressed with him this year and I wouldn’t be surprised if he out performs Button next year.
I’m looking forward to seeing Hulkenburg and Senna in F1 next year, Hulk looks set for Williams and Senna at Lotus!? that would be history repeating its self, all we need is for the Malaysians to paint the car black and get JPS as a sponsor!References :
Like you, I reckon Kimi’s going to Mclaren, and being replaced in Ferrari by Alonso. This seems to be how Ferrari want it anyway.References :
I think Dan’s picks are pretty interesting and very possible.
A lot would seem to hinge on what Brawn and Williams want to do, then everyone else sort of rolls downhill towards the other slots.References :
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Brawn GP – Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello
Campos – Pedro de la Rosa, Vitantonio Liuzzi
Ferrari – Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso (unfortunately)
Force India – Adrian Sutil, Scott Dixon
Lotus – Sebastien Buemi, Heikki Kovalainen
Manor – Romain Grosjean, Sebastien Bourdais
McLaren – Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen
Red Bull – Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel
Renault – Robert Kubica, Nick Heidfeld
Toro Rosso – Vitaly Petrov, Nicalas Hulkenburg
Toyota – Jarno Trulli, Timo Glock
USF1 – Marco Andretti, Jacques Villeneuve
Williams – Nico Rosberg, Ryan Briscoe
A couple notes:
*If anything, Barrichello will stay put in his last season
*Alguersuari will turn into a test driver faster than you can say "Bob’s your uncle, Penny’s your aunt"References :
I agree with you on the line-up but I think Barrichello might stay in Brawn and I’m not so sure about Nico…
For Ferrari in the future I would like:
Ferrari : Kimi/Massa and Vettel
Kimi or Massa with Vettel don’t mind any of them..
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my question is why would teams look at bourdais as a potential driver when they saw how ineffective he was this season?References :
This what I think
We know of Ferrari and Red Bull.
McLaren: Lewis / Nico
Brawn: Jenson / Barrichello
Toyota: Kimi / Kaz
STR: Same
Williams: Nick / Hulkenburg
US: Speed / Busch
Renault: Kubica / Timo
Manor: Davidson / Heikki
Campos: De La Rosa / Petrov
Sauber: Klien / Asmer
Lotus: Ralf / Senna
Why notReferences :