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2010 Formula Renault 3.5 Series

Sports season


Sports season

Teams' Champion: Tech 1 Racing

The 2010 Formula Renault 3.5 Series was the sixth season of the single–seater category. It began at the Ciudad del Motor de Aragón in Spain on 17 April, and ended at Circuit de Catalunya, also in Spain, on 10 October.

The Drivers' championship was won by Carlin's Mikhail Aleshin after a last–race title decider with Tech 1 Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo. The Russian claimed the title by just two points after both drivers entered the final race level on 128 points each. He received his prize Renault F1 drive on the first day of the young driver test held at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi on 16 November. Tech 1 Racing won the Teams' championship from Czech squad ISR Racing.

It was due to be the final season for the current Dallara chassis, which was due to be replaced by a new car, developed by Renault Sport Technologies, in time for the 2011 season. However, the series has extended the lifespan of the current car into the 2011 season to "avoid placing undue financial pressures on teams in the prevalent tough market conditions".

Regulation changes

Technical

  • The engines were re–tuned from 8,200 RPM to 8,500 RPM.
  • Boost control was banned.

Sporting

  • The duration of the two Friday practice sessions was increased from 60 minutes to 75 minutes each.
  • The grid for the second race was no longer decided using the reverse grid and SuperPole system. Each meeting (with the exception of Monaco) now featured two 30–minute qualifying sessions and two races of 44 minutes + one lap.
  • During the Saturday of each meeting, the cars raced in a "light-aerodynamic" configuration, which was defined by Renault Sport Technologies.

Teams and drivers

= Series rookie for 2010

TeamNo.Driver nameStatusRounds
ESP International DracoRacing1FRA Nathanaël BerthonAll
2COL Omar LealAll
GBR Carlin3RUS Mikhail AleshinAll
4USA Jake RosenzweigAll
GBR P1 Motorsport5AUT Walter GrubmüllerAll
6CZE Jan Charouz1–7, 9
NZL Brendon Hartley8
FRA Tech 1 Racing71–6
FRA Jean-Éric Vergne7–9
8AUS Daniel RicciardoAll
MYS Junior Lotus Racing9RUS Daniil Move1–8
GBR Dean Stoneman9
10FRA Nelson PanciaticiAll
ESP Pons Racing11ITA Federico LeoAll
12ITA Daniel ZampieriAll
ESP Epsilon Euskadi15ESP Albert CostaAll
16JPN Keisuke KunimotoAll
GBR Comtec Racing17GBR Greg MansellAll
18MCO Stefano ColettiAll
GBR Fortec Motorsport23EST Sten PentusAll
24GBR Jon LancasterAll
CZE ISR Racing25ARG Esteban Guerrieri1–2, 4–5, 7–9
USA Alexander Rossi3
26CZE Filip Salaquarda1–5, 7–9
RUS KMP Racing27RUS Anton NebylitskiyAll
28ESP Víctor GarcíaAll
AUT FHV Interwetten.com29ESP Bruno Méndez1–8
MEX Salvador Durán9
30ESP Sergio CanamasasAll

Driver changes

; Changed Teams

  • Esteban Guerrieri: RC Motorsport → ISR Racing
  • Jon Lancaster: Comtec Racing → Fortec Motorsport
  • Omar Leal: Prema Powerteam → International DracoRacing
  • Daniil Move: P1 Motorsport → Junior Lotus Racing
  • Anton Nebylitskiy: KMP Group/SG Formula → KMP Racing
  • Filip Salaquarda: Prema Powerteam → ISR Racing

; Entering/Re-Entering FR3.5

  • Mikhail Aleshin: FIA Formula Two Championship (MotorSport Vision) → Carlin
  • Nathanaël Berthon: Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 & Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup (Epsilon Euskadi) → International DracoRacing
  • Sergio Canamasas: European F3 Open Championship (EmilioDeVillota.com) → FHV Interwetten.com
  • Jan Charouz: Le Mans Series (Aston Martin Racing) → P1 Motorsport
  • Stefano Coletti: Formula 3 Euro Series (Prema Powerteam) → Comtec Racing; Coletti raced in Monaco for Prema in 2009.
  • Albert Costa: Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 & Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup (Epsilon Euskadi) → Epsilon Euskadi
  • Víctor García: British Formula 3 Championship (Fortec Motorsport) → KMP Racing
  • Walter Grubmüller: British Formula 3 Championship (Hitech Racing) → P1 Motorsport
  • Bruno Méndez: European F3 Open Championship (Campos Racing) → FHV Interwetten.com; Méndez raced for RC Motorsport at Motorland Aragón in 2009.
  • Nelson Panciatici: GP2 Series (Durango) & Superleague Formula (Olympique Lyonnais) → Junior Lotus Racing
  • Daniel Ricciardo: British Formula 3 Championship (Carlin Motorsport) → Tech 1 Racing; Ricciardo raced in Portimão for the same team in 2009.
  • Jake Rosenzweig: Formula 3 Euro Series (Carlin Motorsport) → Carlin
  • Alexander Rossi: GP3 Series (ART Grand Prix) → ISR Racing
  • Dean Stoneman: FIA Formula Two Championship (MotorSport Vision) → Junior Lotus Racing
  • Jean-Éric Vergne: British Formula 3 Championship (Carlin) → Tech 1 Racing
  • Daniel Zampieri: Italian Formula Three Championship (BVM – Target Racing) → Pons Racing

; Leaving FR3.5

  • Jaime Alguersuari: Carlin Motorsport → Formula One (Scuderia Toro Rosso)
  • Bertrand Baguette: International DracoRacing → IndyCar Series (Conquest Racing)
  • Marco Barba: International DracoRacing → European F3 Open Championship (Cedars Motorsport)
  • Jules Bianchi: KMP Group/SG Formula → GP2 Series (ART Grand Prix)
  • Max Chilton: Comtec Racing → GP2 Series (Ocean Racing Technology)
  • Dani Clos: Epsilon Euskadi → GP2 Series (Racing Engineering)
  • Chris van der Drift: Epsilon Euskadi → Superleague Formula (Olympiacos CFP)
  • Fairuz Fauzy: Mofaz Racing → Formula One (Lotus Racing – Test & Reserve driver)
  • Tobias Hegewald: Interwetten.com Racing → GP3 Series (RSC Mücke Motorsport)
  • Michael Herck: Interwetten.com Racing → GP2 Series (David Price Racing)
  • John Martin: Comtec Racing → Superleague Formula (Atlético Madrid)
  • Mihai Marinescu: Interwetten.com Racing → FIA Formula Two Championship
  • Alexandre Marsoin: Comtec Racing → unknown
  • Marcos Martínez: Pons Racing → Superleague Formula (Sevilla FC)
  • Miguel Molina: Ultimate Motorsport → DTM (Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline)
  • Guillaume Moreau: KMP Group/SG Formula → Le Mans Series (OAK Racing)
  • Edoardo Mortara: Tech 1 Racing → Formula 3 Euro Series (Signature)
  • Charles Pic: Tech 1 Racing → GP2 Series (Arden International)
  • Frankie Provenzano: Prema Powerteam → unknown
  • Pasquale Di Sabatino: RC Motorsport → Italian Formula Three Championship (Alan Racing)
  • Oliver Turvey: Carlin Motorsport → GP2 Series (iSport International)
  • Alberto Valerio: Comtec Racing → GP2 Series (Scuderia Coloni)
  • Adrián Vallés: Epsilon Euskadi → Superleague Formula (Sporting CP)
  • James Walker: P1 Motorsport → Superleague Formula (Liverpool F.C.)
  • Adrian Zaugg: Interwetten.com Racing → Auto GP (Trident Racing)

Team changes

  • It was announced in December 2009 that Prema Powerteam would be leaving the series to concentrate on their programs in the Formula 3 Euro Series and Italian Formula Three. Their slot was taken by Fortec Motorsport.
  • SG Formula and KMP Group had split to form two new teams. However, SG Formula pulled out of the series just a week before the opening round.
  • ISR Racing took over the RC Motorsport team's entry.
  • Interwetten.com Racing, managed by Motorsport Consulting GmbH, were not selected for the series originally. They were later accepted as FHV Interwetten.com, managed by FHV GmbH, with Sergio Canamasas and Bruno Méndez driving.

Race calendar and results

The calendar for the 2010 season was announced on 25 October 2009, the last day of the 2009 season. Eight of the nine rounds formed meetings of the 2010 World Series by Renault season, with an additional round in support of the .

RoundCircuitDatePole positionFastest lapWinning driverWinning teamRookie winner1R1R22R1R23R14R1R25R1R26R1R27R1R28R1R29R1R2
ESP Ciudad del Motor de Aragón, Alcañiz17 AprilAUS Daniel RicciardoITA Daniel ZampieriRUS Mikhail AleshinGBR CarlinITA Daniel Zampieri
18 AprilAUS Daniel RicciardoEST Sten PentusEST Sten PentusGBR Fortec MotorsportAUS Daniel Ricciardo
BEL Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps1 MayRUS Mikhail AleshinNZL Brendon HartleyRUS Mikhail AleshinGBR CarlinMCO Stefano Coletti
2 MayUSA Jake RosenzweigARG Esteban GuerrieriARG Esteban GuerrieriCZE ISR RacingITA Daniel Zampieri
MCO Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo16 MayAUS Daniel RicciardoNZL Brendon HartleyAUS Daniel RicciardoFRA Tech 1 RacingAUS Daniel Ricciardo
CZE Masaryk Circuit, Brno5 JuneCZE Filip SalaquardaRUS Mikhail AleshinARG Esteban GuerrieriCZE ISR RacingCZE Jan Charouz
6 JuneCZE Filip SalaquardaAUS Daniel RicciardoARG Esteban GuerrieriCZE ISR RacingFRA Nathanaël Berthon
FRA Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours19 JuneARG Esteban GuerrieriEST Sten PentusRUS Mikhail AleshinGBR CarlinMCO Stefano Coletti
20 JuneAUS Daniel RicciardoAUS Daniel RicciardoFRA Nathanaël BerthonESP International DracoRacingFRA Nathanaël Berthon
HUN Hungaroring, Budapest3 JulyAUS Daniel RicciardoAUS Daniel RicciardoAUS Daniel RicciardoFRA Tech 1 RacingAUS Daniel Ricciardo
4 JulyEST Sten PentusRUS Mikhail AleshinEST Sten PentusGBR Fortec MotorsportESP Albert Costa
DEU Hockenheimring4 SeptemberAUS Daniel RicciardoARG Esteban GuerrieriAUS Daniel RicciardoFRA Tech 1 RacingAUS Daniel Ricciardo
5 SeptemberARG Esteban GuerrieriARG Esteban GuerrieriARG Esteban GuerrieriCZE ISR RacingMCO Stefano Coletti
GBR Silverstone Circuit18 SeptemberGBR Jon LancasterGBR Jon LancasterFRA Jean-Éric VergneFRA Tech 1 RacingFRA Jean-Éric Vergne
19 SeptemberAUS Daniel RicciardoGBR Jon LancasterARG Esteban GuerrieriCZE ISR RacingAUS Daniel Ricciardo
ESP Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona9 OctoberAUS Daniel RicciardoAUS Daniel RicciardoAUS Daniel RicciardoFRA Tech 1 RacingAUS Daniel Ricciardo
10 OctoberARG Esteban GuerrieriARG Esteban GuerrieriARG Esteban GuerrieriCZE ISR RacingFRA Jean-Éric Vergne

Season results

  • Points for both championships were awarded as follows:
1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th
1512108654321

With each race having an individual qualifying session, the four–point bonus for pole position was removed. Also removed from the scoring system was the point for the driver who progressed the most places in each race.

Drivers' Championship

PosDriverARA
ESPSPA
BELMON
MCOBRN
CZEMAG
FRAHUN
HUNHOC
DEUSIL
GBRCAT
ESPPoints1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526PosDriverALC
ESPSPA
BELMON
MCOBRN
CZEMAG
FRAHUN
HUNHOC
DEUSIL
GBRCAT
ESPPoints
RUS Mikhail Aleshin111142Ret914235461123138
AUS Daniel Ricciardo3213511256*2**1*6111Ret2*1*4136
ARG Esteban GuerrieriRetRetDNS1112102*1*DSQ14*1*123
EST Sten PentusRet121366Ret7831Ret615713Ret78
ESP Albert CostaRet44193181085628172851078
MCO Stefano ColettiRet1333591237Ret107231210576
FRA Nathanaël BerthonRet3Ret10Ret8291Ret1393RetRet61260
FRA Jean-Éric Vergne115133253
ITA Daniel Zampieri2Ret122RetRet155111344DSQEX6RetDSQ51
NZL Brendon Hartley66Ret6426RetRet49Ret1550
CZE Filip SalaquardaRetRetDNS158153153Ret75481944
FRA Nelson Panciatici59RetRet913849512Ret124916644
GBR Jon Lancaster4Ret97710710RetRet2238*13*1714939
RUS Anton NebylitskiyRetRet10Ret173Ret11Ret10710Ret75Ret731
GBR Greg Mansell8Ret5141511141812Ret56Ret10Ret91623
AUT Walter Grubmüller10†871811144Ret161111RetRetRet14151316
ITA Federico LeoRet5617RetRet18RetRetRet171610111871516
CZE Jan CharouzRetDSQ89147112017721Ret15Ret816
USA Jake Rosenzweig712148131616131388RetDNS1420121113
COL Omar LealRetRet111216413Ret19Ret16139Ret10RetRet11
RUS Daniil Move97162010RetRet12RetRet1417169199
JPN Keisuke KunimotoRet141516185Ret16189151213121311188
ESP Bruno MéndezRet15DNS11RetRet1914614191414Ret165
ESP Víctor GarcíaRet10RetRet12Ret2019†151218Ret18821RetRet4
ESP Sergio CanamasasRet16DNSRet1917171714Ret2015RetRetRet17170
GBR Dean Stoneman18140
MEX Salvador DuránNCRet0
USA Alexander RossiRet0

Bold – Pole

Italics – Fastest Lap

† – Retired, but classified |}

Teams' Championship

PosTeamCar
No.ALC
ESPSPA
BELMON
MCOBRN
CZEMAG
FRAHUN
HUNHOC
DEUSIL
GBRCAT
ESPPoints123921673151411759968677186795310351132125PosTeamCar
No.ALC
ESPSPA
BELMON
MCOBRN
CZEMAG
FRAHUN
HUNHOC
DEUSIL
GBRCAT
ESPPoints
FRA Tech 1 Racing766Ret6426RetRet491151332
83213511256*2**1*6111Ret2*1*4
CZE ISR Racing25RetRetDNS1Ret112102*1*DSQ14*1*
26RetRetDNS158153153Ret754819
GBR Carlin3111142Ret914235461123
4712148131616131388RetDNS14201211
GBR Fortec Motorsport23Ret121366Ret7831Ret615713Ret
244Ret97710710RetRet2238*13*17149
GBR Comtec Racing178Ret5141511141812Ret56Ret10Ret916
18Ret1333591237Ret1072312105
ESP Epsilon Euskadi15Ret441931810856281728510
16Ret141516185Ret1618915121312131118
ESP International DracoRacing1Ret3Ret10Ret8291Ret1393RetRet612
2RetRet111216413Ret19Ret16139Ret10RetRet
ESP Pons Racing11Ret5617RetRet18RetRetRet1716101118715
122Ret122RetRet155111344DSQEX6RetDSQ
MYS Junior Lotus Racing997162010RetRet12RetRet141716919186
1059RetRet913849512Ret12491614
RUS KMP Racing27RetRet10Ret173Ret11Ret10710Ret75Ret7
28Ret10RetRet12Ret2019†151218Ret18821RetRet
GBR P1 Motorsport510†871811144Ret161111RetRetRet141513
6RetDSQ89147112017721Ret15Ret15Ret8
AUT FHV Interwetten.com29Ret15DNS11RetRet1914614191414Ret16NCRet
30Ret16DNSRet1917171714Ret2015RetRetRet1717

|}

  • Polesitter for each race in bold. No points are awarded.
  • Driver who recorded fastest lap denoted in italics. No points are awarded.
  • Driver who retired but was classified denoted by †.

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