| Category | Formula Renault 2.0 Open Wheel Racing |
|---|---|
| Country or region | United Kingdom |
| Inaugural season | 1989 |
| Folded | 2011 |
| Constructors | Barazi-Epsilon |
| Engine suppliers | Renault |
| Last Drivers' champion | Alex Lynn |
| Last Teams' champion | Fortec Motorsports |
| Official website | Formula Renault UK |
The Renault Sport championship organised an annual regular series, supporting the British Touring Car Championship and UK round of the World Series by Renault, as well as a winter series. The regular series was the main championship and at its peak, held 20 races over 10 meetings. Originally known as Formula Renault UK the championship used engines of 1,721cc. Between 1995 and 1999 the championship was called Formula Renault Sport UK and used a 2,000cc 8V engine was used. Another name change in 2000 say the series known as Formula Renault 2000 UK before adopting Formula Renault 2.0 UK in 2005. Since 2000 the championship has used 2,000cc 16V engines. The French tyre manufacturer Michelin was the tyre supplier and the title sponsor of the series since 1992.
Several notable Formula One Drivers have raced in the series including Kimi Räikkönen, Lewis Hamilton, Paul di Resta and Heikki Kovalainen.
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