2002 Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup

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The 2002 Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup season was the twelfth Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 season. The season began at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours on 20 April and finished at the Circuito do Estoril on 19 October, after nine races. [1]

Series veteran Éric Salignon scored four victories at Magny-Cours, Silverstone, Oschersleben and Imola during the season, he took the championship at the wheel of his Graff Racing-run car, giving team their first Eurocup championship. Swiss driver Neel Jani who competed with Jenzer Motorsport was the only Salignon's rival championship title was not resolved until the final round, and Jani finished in series' standings just four points behind French driver, winning races at Anderstorp, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Circuito do Estoril. Salignon's teammate Nicolas Lapierre improved to third place. Cram Competition's José María López won at Jarama on way to his fourth place. Lewis Hamilton completed the top five, competing just four of the nine races, taking his first Eurocup win in the home Donington Park race. [2]

Teams and drivers

2002 Entry List [3]
TeamNo.Driver nameRounds
Flag of France.svg Graff Racing 1 Flag of France.svg Eric Salignon All
11 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Frederic Barth All
12 Flag of France.svg Nicolas Lapierre 1–8
21 Flag of France.svg Bruce Lorgeré-Roux1–3
68 Flag of France.svg Julien Joulian Falcini6
Flag of Italy.svg Drumel Motorsport2 Flag of Italy.svg Davide di Benedetto1–2, 5–7
34 Flag of San Marino (1862-2011).svg Christian Montanari 1–2, 5–7
Flag of Croatia.svg Colak Team3 Flag of Croatia.svg Marin Colak 1–2
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Johns Racing Team4 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg John Svensson1–7, 9
27 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Paul Henry Fastre1–5
73 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jeremy Izzarelli6
75 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jürgen van Hover6
Flag of Germany.svg MA-con Racing 5 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ross Zwolsman1–2
32 Flag of Austria.svg Hannes LachingerAll
49 Flag of Brazil.svg Andre Nicastro4–5
78 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jos Menten6–7
82 Flag of Greece.svg Alexandros Margaritis 8–9
Flag of Italy.svg RP Motorsport 6 Flag of Italy.svg Marco Bonanomi 1–2, 6–7
71 Flag of Italy.svg Giovanni Berton6
 ?? Flag of Finland.svg Toni Vilander 7
Flag of Italy.svg RC Motorsport 7 Flag of Poland.svg Robert Kubica 1–7, 9
37 Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Pereira1–5, 7, 9
72 Flag of Brazil.svg Fernando Rees 6–7, 9
74 Flag of Brazil.svg Paulo Bueno1–2
Flag of Italy.svg ADM Junior Team 8 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Gregory Franchi 1–7, 9
22 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dennis van Lammern1–3
86 Flag of Brazil.svg Marcello Thomaz10
Flag of the United States.svg EuroInternational 9 Flag of the United States.svg John C. Antonio3–9
Flag of France.svg ASM 10 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Nicolas Armindo 1–3, 6
20 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Mike den Tandt1–4, 6–7
57 Flag of France.svg Alexandre Prémat 1–3, 6
77 Flag of France.svg Simon Pagenaud 6
Flag of Italy.svg Cram Competition 14 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Lourenco da Veiga All
35 Flag of France.svg Damien Pasini All
43 Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto Streit All
58 Flag of Argentina.svg José María López 3–7, 9
Flag of France.svg TCS16 Flag of France.svg Emmanuel Piget 1–2
44 Flag of France.svg Julien Piguet1–2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport 17 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bruno Spengler 1–3, 5–9
18 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neel Jani All
19 Flag of Italy.svg Giorgio Mondini All
47 Flag of Argentina.svg Esteban Guerrieri 4–6
51 Flag of Sweden.svg Richard Göransson 4
Flag of Germany.svg SL Formula Racing23 Flag of Germany.svg Hendrick ViethAll
87 Flag of Poland.svg Damian Sawicki9
Flag of Italy.svg JD Motorsport 24 Flag of Austria.svg Christian Klien All
25 Flag of Denmark.svg Robert SchlünssenAll
Flag of Germany.svg FH Racing Team28 Flag of Germany.svg Andreas Feichtner1–2, 5–7
Flag of Greece.svg Margaritis Racing30 Flag of Germany.svg Dennis Furchheim10
Flag of Italy.svg Durango 33 Flag of Italy.svg Ferdinando Monfardini All
39 Flag of South Africa.svg Stephen Simpson All
Flag of Italy.svg Facondini Racing36 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nicky Pastorelli All
54 Flag of Brazil.svg Rodrigo Bernardes1–5
Flag of Italy.svg Prema Powerteam 40 Flag of France.svg Franck Perera 1–4, 6–7, 9
42 Flag of Sweden.svg Alexander Storckenfeldt1–4, 6–7, 9
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg TS241 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adam Smith1–2
55 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martyn Smith1–2
Flag of Germany.svg Lohmann Motorsport45 Flag of Germany.svg Thomas WestarpAll
Flag of Germany.svg KUG Motorsport48 Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Ricci 4–9
Flag of Germany.svg Motopark Oschersleben 52 Flag of Austria.svg Andreas Zuber 5
Flag of Denmark.svg Den Blå Avis 56 Flag of Luxembourg.svg Tom KellerAll
57 Flag of Denmark.svg Philip Andersen All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fortec Motorsport 59 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny Watts 6
60 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie Green 6
85 Flag of Sweden.svg Robin Rudholm8
86 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan Sharp 8
Flag of Japan.svg Rod Blow61 Flag of Japan.svg Hayanari Shimoda 6
Flag of France.svg Pole Racing Service63 Flag of France.svg David Laisis6
64 Flag of France.svg Yann Clairay 6–7
65 Flag of France.svg Guillaume Moreau 6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Manor Motorsport 69 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lewis Hamilton 6–9
70 Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Ernesto Viso 6–7
Flag of Italy.svg BVM Minardi Junior 76 Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Piccini 6
Flag of the Netherlands.svg AR Motorsport 83 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ferdinand Kool8
84 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charles Hall 8
Flag of Italy.svg Tomcat Racing ?? Flag of the Netherlands.svg Olivier Tielemans 7

Calendar

RoundCircuitDatePole PositionFastest LapWinning DriverWinning Team
1 Flag of France.svg Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours 20 April Flag of Poland.svg Robert Kubica Flag of France.svg Eric Salignon Flag of France.svg Eric Salignon Flag of France.svg Graff Racing
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Silverstone Circuit 4 May Flag of France.svg Nicolas Lapierre Flag of France.svg Eric Salignon Flag of France.svg Eric Salignon Flag of France.svg Graff Racing
3 Flag of Spain.svg Circuito del Jarama 1 June Flag of France.svg Eric Salignon Flag of France.svg Nicolas Lapierre Flag of Argentina.svg José María López Flag of Italy.svg Cram Competition
4 Flag of Sweden.svg Scandinavian Raceway 29 June Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neel Jani Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neel Jani Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neel Jani Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport
5 Flag of Germany.svg Motorsport Arena Oschersleben 13 July Flag of France.svg Eric Salignon Flag of France.svg Nicolas Lapierre Flag of France.svg Eric Salignon Flag of France.svg Graff Racing
6 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 3 August Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neel Jani Flag of Austria.svg Hannes Lachinger Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neel Jani Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport
7 Flag of Italy.svg Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola 31 August Flag of Argentina.svg José María López Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lewis Hamilton Flag of France.svg Eric Salignon Flag of France.svg Graff Racing
8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Donington Park 5 October Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lewis Hamilton Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lewis Hamilton Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lewis Hamilton Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Manor Motorsport
9 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Circuito do Estoril 19 October Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neel Jani Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neel Jani Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neel Jani Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport

Championship standings

Drivers

Points are awarded to the drivers as follows:

Position12345678910PPFL
Points302420161210864222
PosDriver MAG
Flag of France.svg
SIL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
JAR
Flag of Spain.svg
AND
Flag of Sweden.svg
OSC
Flag of Germany.svg
SPA
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
IMO
Flag of Italy.svg
DON
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
EST
Flag of Portugal (official).svg
Points
123456789
1 Flag of France.svg Éric Salignon 113515198182
2 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neel Jani 8310121641178
3 Flag of France.svg Nicolas Lapierre 52297635120
4 Flag of Argentina.svg José María López 1742Ret3100
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lewis Hamilton 721292
6 Flag of Austria.svg Christian Klien 4Ret945DNS52792
7 Flag of Poland.svg Robert Kubica 2413310Ret27480
8 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bruno Spengler 6673107Ret668
9 Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto Streit 105Ret214Ret2631358
10 Flag of France.svg Alexandre Prémat 3Ret4Ret36
11 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Mike den Tandt71011233Ret30
12 Flag of Denmark.svg Robert Schlünssen1775118Ret12212826
13 Flag of France.svg Franck Perera 31158813Ret524
14 Flag of Austria.svg Hannes Lachinger23Ret12Ret12410161720
15 Flag of Germany.svg Hendrick ViethRet131921616227Ret18
16 Flag of Italy.svg Davide di Benedetto3411RetRet416
17 Flag of Italy.svg Giorgio Mondini 2526Ret6192011131012
18 Flag of Luxembourg.svg Tom Keller30146Ret21DNS2423Ret10
19 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charles Hall 610
20 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Nicolas Armindo 98162510
21 Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Pereira16924Ret1382010
22 Flag of San Marino (1862-2011).svg Christian Montanari 19RetRet8910
23 Flag of France.svg Damien Pasini 2716Ret16Ret15198Ret6
24 Flag of Germany.svg Andreas Feichtner28259RetRet4
25 Flag of France.svg Simon Pagenaud 94
26 Flag of Germany.svg Dennis Furchheim94
27 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Lourenco da Veiga 331914Ret16191510122
28 Flag of Argentina.svg Esteban Guerrieri 1011DNS2
Flag of South Africa.svg Stephen Simpson 32Ret221722111615Ret0
Flag of Sweden.svg Alexander Storckenfeldt24201712DNS14110
Flag of Italy.svg Marco Bonanomi 11?Ret130
Flag of Greece.svg Alexandros Margaritis 11190
Flag of Italy.svg Ferdinando Monfardini 1412261325122017160
Flag of Denmark.svg Philip Andersen 1823RetRet1514Ret12270
Flag of France.svg Julien Piguet12170
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ross Zwolsman13?0
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nicky Pastorelli 36RetRetRet17RetRet14140
Flag of Sweden.svg Richard Göransson 140
Flag of Brazil.svg Rodrigo Bernardes35211515240
Flag of Brazil.svg Fernando Rees Ret28150
Flag of Brazil.svg Paulo Bueno15220
Flag of Germany.svg Thomas Westarp?Ret20Ret2317Ret24220
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jos Menten30170
Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Ricci 1826241819240
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Frederic Barth 21Ret21Ret2021Ret20180
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Gregory Franchi 2218RetRet28DNSRetDNS0
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg John Svensson?241819272821250
Flag of Brazil.svg Andre NicastroRet180
Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Ernesto Viso 18Ret0
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ferdinand Kool180
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Paul Henry Fastre?282320290
Flag of France.svg Emmanuel Piget 20300
Flag of the United States.svg John C. Antonio2522RetDNSRetRet210
Flag of Italy.svg Giovanni Berton220
Flag of Sweden.svg Robin Rudholm220
Flag of France.svg Yann Clairay 27230
Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Piccini 230
Flag of Poland.svg Damian Sawicki230
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Olivier Tielemans 250
Flag of France.svg Bruce Lorgeré-Roux26?Ret0
Flag of France.svg Guillaume Moreau 260
Flag of Brazil.svg Marcello Thomaz260
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martyn Smith?270
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dennis van Lammern2929Ret0
Flag of France.svg Julien Joulian Falcini290
Flag of Finland.svg Toni Vilander 290
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jürgen van Hover310
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adam Smith?Ret0
Flag of Austria.svg Andreas Zuber Ret0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie Green Ret0
Flag of France.svg David LaisisRet0
Flag of Japan.svg Hayanari Shimoda Ret0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny Watts Ret0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan Sharp Ret0
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jeremy IzzarelliDNS0
Flag of Croatia.svg Marin Colak ??0
PosDriver MAG
Flag of France.svg
SIL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
JAR
Flag of Spain.svg
AND
Flag of Sweden.svg
OSC
Flag of Germany.svg
SPA
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
IMO
Flag of Italy.svg
DON
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
EST
Flag of Portugal (official).svg
Points
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenPoints classification
BlueNon-points classification
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired, not classified (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)

Bold – Pole
Italics – Fastest Lap

Teams

PosTeamPoints
1 Flag of France.svg Graff Racing 302
2 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport 260
3 Flag of Italy.svg Cram Competition 164
4 Flag of Italy.svg JD Motorsport 118
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Manor Motorsport 92
6 Flag of Italy.svg RC Motorsport 90
7 Flag of France.svg ASM 80
8 Flag of Italy.svg Drumel Motorsport26
9 Flag of Italy.svg Prema Powerteam 24
10 Flag of Germany.svg MA-con Racing 20
11 Flag of Germany.svg SL Formula Racing18
12 Flag of the Netherlands.svg AR Motorsport 10
13 Flag of Denmark.svg Den Blå Avis 10
14 Flag of Germany.svg FH Racing Team4
15 Flag of Greece.svg Margaritis Racing4

References

  1. "Race Calendar: Formula Renault 2000 Masters — Season 2002". Speedsport Magazine. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  2. "Point standings: Formula Renault Eurocup — Season 2002". Speedsport Magazine. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  3. "Entrylist: Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup — Season 2002". Speedsport Magazine. Retrieved 12 March 2012.