2018 Asian Formula Renault Series

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The 2018 Asian Formula Renault Series (aka AFR Series) is the 19th season of the AFR Series since its creation in 2000 by FRD. The season will begin on 17 March at the Zhuhai International Circuit and will end after six double-header events. [1]

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Starting from 2015, drivers and teams compete in two classes, Pro (Class A) for drivers and teams competing with the 2013 FR2.0 car, and Elite (Class B) for drivers and teams using the FR2.0 old spec cars. [2]

As part of an enhanced agreement with Renault Sport, the season will feature a scholarship program for young Chinese drivers, called Road to Champion. The winner among these drivers over the last three rounds of the championship will secure a link to race the following year in Europe with the help of Renault Sport. [3]

By virtue of a 67 point lead in the 2018 Team Championship at the conclusion of Race Two in Sepang on August 26, BlackArts Racing Team won the Team Championship for the 4th consecutive year in the Asia Formula Renault Series, with one round remaining.

Teams and drivers

TeamNo.Driver nameClassRounds
Asia Racing Team 1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Perdana Putra MinangP1–2
3 Flag of Singapore.svg Ni WeiliangP1–2
5 Flag of Indonesia.svg Keanon SantosoP2
11 Flag of Indonesia.svg Akmal AshibliE1
Wu Racing4 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Jimmy CheungE1
BlackArts Racing Team 9 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Thomas LüdiP1–2
19 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Ryan LiuP1–2
51 Flag of the Republic of China.svg Oscar LeeE1
55 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao P1–2
66 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Eric SunE1–2
69 Flag of Italy.svg Matteo RadicioniE1
88 Flag of Spain.svg Antolín GonzálezP1–2
91 Flag of Hong Kong.svg David PunP1–2
Spirit-Z Racing16 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Rocky ChanE2
KRC Racing17 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Stephen HongP1–2
22 Flag of the Republic of China.svg Peter LiaoP1–2
Eurasia Motorsport20 Flag of the Philippines.svg Daniel Julián MirandaP1–2
30 Flag of Sri Lanka.svg Eshan Pieris P1
96 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kurt HillP1–2
PS Racing 18 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Neric Wei P2
26 Flag of Hong Kong.svg David LauE1
27 Flag of Monaco.svg Louis Prette P1
S&D Motorsports44 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Luo KailuoP1–2
99 Flag of Macau.svg Hugo HungP1–2
IconClass
PPro
EElite

Race calendar and results

The calendar for the 2018 season was published on 9 November 2017. [1]

RoundCircuitDatePole positionFastest lapWinning DriverWinning TeamClass B Winner
1R1 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhuhai International Circuit, Zhuhai 17 March Flag of Spain.svg Antolín González Flag of Spain.svg Antolín González Flag of Spain.svg Antolín González Flag of Hong Kong.svg BlackArts Racing Team Flag of Indonesia.svg Akmal Ashibli
R218 March Flag of Monaco.svg Louis Prette Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kurt Hill Flag of Indonesia.svg Perdana Putra Minang Flag of Macau.svg Asia Racing Team Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Eric Sun
2R3 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai 29 April Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of Hong Kong.svg BlackArts Racing Team Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Eric Sun
R4 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Luo Kailuo Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of Hong Kong.svg BlackArts Racing Team Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Eric Sun
3R5 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Ningbo International Circuit, Ningbo 26 May Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Luo KaiLuo Flag of Malaysia.svg S&D Motorsports
R627 May Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of Macau.svg Charles Leong Flag of Macau.svg Charles Leong Flag of Macau.svg Asia Racing Team
4R7 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhuhai International Circuit 16 June Flag of Macau.svg Charles Leong Flag of Indonesia.svg Perdana Putra Minang Flag of Macau.svg Charles Leong Flag of Macau.svg Asia Racing Team
R817 June Flag of Macau.svg Charles Leong Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of Macau.svg Charles Leong Flag of Macau.svg Asia Racing Team
5R9 Flag of Malaysia.svg Sepang International Circuit, Sepang 25 August Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of Hong Kong.svg BlackArts Racing Team
R1026 August Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of Hong Kong.svg BlackArts Racing Team
6R11 Flag of Malaysia.svg Sepang International Circuit, Sepang 29 September Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of Hong Kong.svg BlackArts Racing Team
R1230 September Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of Spain.svg Antolín González Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao Flag of Hong Kong.svg BlackArts Racing Team

Championship standings

Points system

Points are awarded to the top 14 classified finishers. Drivers in Pro and Elite classes are classified separately.

Drivers' Championship
Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th  11th  12th  13th  14th 
Points302420171513119754321

Drivers' Championships

PosDriver ZIC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
SIC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
NIS
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
ZIC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
SEP
Flag of Malaysia.svg
SEP
Flag of Malaysia.svg
Pts
Pro
1 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Daniel Cao 2003030242015203030219
2 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Luo Kai Luo2424171301520172417189
3 Flag of Spain.svg Antolín González30Ret1524111717242024182
4 Flag of Indonesia.svg Perdana Putra MinangRet30241720242415DNSDNS154
5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Daniel Julian Miranda472015011110151598
6 Flag of Macau.svg Charles Leong 0000Ret3030300090
7 Flag of Hong Kong.svg David Pun11155111770110986
8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kurt Hill15201320RetRetRet13DNSDNS81
9 Flag of Sri Lanka.svg Eshan Pieris 5000013130172068
10 Flag of the Republic of China.svg Peter Liao71197159900067
11 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Stephen Hong091113000001144
12 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Thomas Lüdi9521135700143
13 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Hugo Hung240493397041
14 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Ryan Liu13174500000039
15 Flag of Indonesia.svg Keanon Santoso00000050131331
Elite
1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Akmal Ashibli141354
2 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Eric Sun161250
3 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Jimmy Cheung151444
4 Flag of Italy.svg Matteo Radicioni171730
5 Flag of the Republic of China.svg Oscar LeeRet1517
6 Flag of Hong Kong.svg David LauRet1615
PosDriver ZIC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
SIC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
NIS
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
ZIC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
SEP
Flag of Malaysia.svg
SEP
Flag of Malaysia.svg
Pts
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

References

  1. 1 2 "Asian Formula Renault grows with more race time in 2018". FRD Motorsports. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  2. "2015 AFR Sporting & Technical Regulations" (PDF). FRD Motorsports. 18 February 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  3. ""Road to Champion with Renault Sport Formula One Team" Scholarship Programme application available with all AFR Teams!". FRD Motorsports. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2015.