The 2008 Formula Renault 3.5 Series was the fourth Formula Renault 3.5 Series season. It began on 26 April in Monza, Italy and finished on 19 October in Barcelona, Spain after 17 races.
The 2008 Formula Renault 3.5 Series was the fourth Formula Renault 3.5 Series season. It began on 26 April in Monza, Italy and finished on 19 October in Barcelona, Spain after 17 races.
After a three-year cycle, the current Formula Renault 3.5 chassis was replaced by a brand new car built by Italian racecar constructor Dallara. The new car featured flex-fuel technology and could be powered by either premium unleaded petrol or E85 bioethanol, which was a first for this level of motorsport in Europe. The Renault V6 engine, prepared by French company Solution F, also saw its power increased from 425 horsepower (317 kW) to 500 horsepower (370 kW).
The car also featured a new carbon bodyshell, as well as a new shaped front wing, hollowed sidepods and multiple side deflectors designed to improve aerodynamic performance. However, several areas of the car, including the gearbox, rear suspension and carbon brakes, remained the same in order to keep costs under control. [1]
The new car made its first public appearance on 21 September at the Magny-Cours round of the 2007 season, [2] with development driver Andy Soucek demonstrating the car at the final round of the series in Barcelona. [3]
In a change from recent years, only 26 cars (thirteen two-car teams) were allowed into the 2008 championship. The World Series by Renault organising committee announced twelve of the thirteen teams on 5 October 2007, [4] with newcomers Ultimate Signature confirmed as the final entrant on 12 October 2007. [5]
The 2008 season also saw the introduction of a new qualifying system to the FR3.5 Series. [6]
R = Series rookie for 2008
The calendar for the 2008 season was confirmed by Renault Sport on 9 January 2008. [39] Seven rounds formed meetings of the 2008 World Series by Renault season, with additional rounds supporting the Monza 1000km and Monaco Grand Prix.
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| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | PP | 2nd | 3rd |
| Sprint | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Feature | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
The maximum number of points a driver could earn each weekend (except Monaco) was 31 and the maximum number for a team was 55.
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