Formula Renault 2.0 ALPS is a category of Formula Renault

Formula Renault

Formula Renault is a class of formula racing founded in 1971. It is popular in Europe and other countries. Regarded as an entry-level series to motor racing, it is a respected series where drivers can learn advanced racecraft before moving on to Formula Three, World Series by Renault, GP2 or...

 open-wheel racing, created by the merging of the Formula Renault 2.0 Middle European Championship (formerly known as Formula Renault 2.0 Switzerland) and Formula Renault 2.0 Italia

Italian Formula Renault Championship

Formula Renault 2.0 Italia is a Formula Renault 2.0 racing series that is based in Italy. The series races mostly on Italian races but it has regular races at Belgium's Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and in Spain....

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Overview

With motor racing forbidden in Switzerland

Switzerland

Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....

, the championship is held in bordering countries like France (Dijon

Dijon-Prenois

Dijon-Prenois is a motor racing circuit located in Prenois, near Dijon, France. The undulating track is noted for its fast, sweeping bends....

, Magny-Cours

Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours

Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a motor racing circuit located in central France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers, some 250 km from Paris...

), Germany (Hockeneim

Hockenheimring

The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is an automobile racing track situated near the town of Hockenheim in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located on Bertha Benz Memorial Route. Amongst other motor racing events, it biennially hosts the Formula One German Grand Prix...

), Austria (Salzburg

Salzburgring

The Salzburgring is a permanent race track in Austria, east of Salzburg.-History:This race track had been opened in 1968. Lying in a narrow, alpine valley, it has a rather simple layout, with two long straights plus the sweeping and fast "Fahrerlagerkurve" at the bottom, and the narrow...

).

The cars use Tatuus

Tatuus

Tatuus is an Italian chassis manufacturer for a series of formula racing series, being first founded in 1980. The company is being known for its association with Renault Sport for its production of the Formula Renault chassis.-Vehicles Produced:...

 chassis and the 2.0 L Renault Clio

Renault Clio

The Renault Clio is a supermini car produced by the French automobile manufacturer Renault. Originally launched in 1990, it is currently in its third generation...

 engines like other Formula Renault 2.0 series. Michelin

Michelin

Michelin is a tyre manufacturer based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France. It is one of the two largest tyre manufacturers in the world along with Bridgestone. In addition to the Michelin brand, it also owns the BFGoodrich, Kleber, Riken, Kormoran and Uniroyal tyre brands...

 is the tyres supplier.

Current Point System

Points are awarded as following :

Position	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th	11th	12th	13th	14th	15th
Points	25	22	20	18	16	14	12	10	8	6	5	4	3	2	1

In each race, 3 bonus point are given for pole position and 2 points for fasted lap. Only classified drivers are awarded points.

Champions

Formula Renault 2.0 Switzerland/Middle Europe

Season	Series Name	Champion	Team Champion
2002	Renault Speed Trophy F2000	Thomas Conrad	??
2003	Renault Speed Trophy F2000	Manuel Benz	??
2004	Renault Speed Trophy F2000	Nicolas Maulini Nicolas Maulini Nicolas Maulini is a Swiss racing driver. He has competed in such series as International Formula Master and the Eurocup Mégane Trophy. He won the Renault Speed Trophy F2000 championship in 2004.-External links:* *...	Iris Racing Iris Racing Iris Racing is an auto racing team based in Switzerland. It is known under the name Iris Project in the International Formula Master series....
2005	Formule Renault 2.0 Suisse	Ralph Meichtry	Race Performance
2006	Formule Renault 2.0 Suisse	Jonathan Hirschi	Chevrons Racing
2007	LO Formule Renault 2.0 Suisse	Adam Kout	Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position....
2008	LO Formule Renault 2.0 Suisse	Christopher Zanella Christopher Zanella Christopher Zanella is a Swiss racing driver.-Formula Renault 2.0 Switzerland:Zanella began competing in formula racing with Formula Renault 2.0 Switzerland in 2007. In 2008 he won the championship...	Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position....
2009	LO Formule Renault 2.0 Suisse	Nico Müller Nico Müller Nico Müller is a professional racing driver from Switzerland.-Karting:Müller began his karting career in 2004 and the following year, Müller finished sixth in the Bridgestone Cup Switzerland ICA Junior class. He improved to third place in the same competition in 2006 and also finished as runner-up...	Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position....
2010	Formula Renault 2.0 Middle European Championship	Zoël Amberg Zoël Amberg Zoël Amberg is a professional racing driver from Switzerland. He is the current champion of the Formula Renault 2.0 Middle European Championship.-Karting:...	Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position....

Formula Renault 2.0 Alps

Season	Champion	Team Champion	Junior Champion
2011	Javier Tarancón	Tech 1 Racing	Melville McKee

External links

• Renault Sport Italia
• Renault Sport Suisse