A year after becoming the first international event to be held at Moscow Raceway, the World Series by Renault returns to the Russian circuit on 22 and 23 June. The Formula Renault 3.5 Series, Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and Eurocup Megane Trophy drivers will all be out in force, with David Coulthard providing the star turn in the Infiniti Red Bull Racing F1 Show.
Moscow Raceway hosted the World Series by Renault as its inaugural event less than a year ago, and is already one of the hottest destinations on the Renault Sport Technologies race calendar. Since the venue opened, several other international events have followed Renault’s lead by staging events at the circuit.
Spectators can look forward to an even bigger and better programme this year, and a subtly modified track that promises to be even quicker than before. On-track demonstrations will keep the crowds entertained between races, with the Renault Sport Show and Renault Classic Show among the highlights. The star attraction, however, will be David Coulthard’s cameo at the wheel of the Formula 1 World Championship-winning car. For the first time at a World Series by Renault meeting, the Scot will be taking to the track with two drives per day in the Infiniti Red Bull Racing F1 Show.
In the Renault Village, visitors will have the chance to discover the Renault range through a host of different activities. They will be able to enjoy the Corridor of Time, with its Rally, Clio and Circuit sections, as well as the Alpine exhibition. They will also have the opportunity to drive in Michelin and Renault simulators, and take part in the Pit Stop Challenge. Photo booths, meanwhile, are among the new attractions in the paddock.
The World Series by Renault is a free event. Tickets are available to download at www.worldseriesbyrenault.com. For those unable to attend, both Formula Renault 3.5 Series will be shown live on Eurosport on Saturday 22 June and Sunday 23 June, from 12.00.
Formula Renault 3.5 Series: Preview
The Moscow Raceway round of the World Series by Renault marks the mid-point of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. After seven races (out of 17), Kevin Magnussen (DAMS) holds a commanding lead in the championship. The Dane has finished on the podium five times, winning in Spain and Belgium, and has a 29-point advantage over Stoffel Vandoorne (Fortec Motorsports), who also has two wins to his name.
The McLaren Driver Development Programme pair, however, are by no means the only drivers to have impressed over the past three months. Antonio Felix da Costa (Arden Caterham), Nico Müller (International Draco Racing) and Carlos Huertas (Carlin) have all won races this season, and remain firmly in the hunt for the title.
Will Stevens (P1 by Strakka Racing), Arthur Pic (AV Formula), Sergey Sirotkin (ISR), Marco Sorensen (Lotus), Christopher Zanella (ISR) and Jazeman Jaafar (Carlin) have all appeared on the podium at least once in the first seven races, and are all still in contention in what is proving to be a very open title race.
Seven Russians will be in action, and they will all be hoping to shine on home soil. Sergey Sirotkin has been the strongest Russian performer since the start of the season, while 2010 Formula Renault 3.5 Series 2010 champion Mikhail Aleshin (Tech 1 Racing), Daniil Move (SMP Racing by Comtec) and Nikolay Martsenko (Pons Racing) all have the ability to mount a challenge.
