Formula ‘New’ for 2013 Tatuus to build next- generation Renault single-seaters for junior racing

New Tatuus will retain existing Renault engine

FRENCH MANUFACTURER wings, but feature a new tub, said the revised car would comply Champod said: “We are working Renault will introduce a new bodywork and floor. with the latest FIA safety standards hard to again have a championship in two-litre single-seater racing Renault expects the Tatuus to and would be expected to lap “about the UK for next year. Things are not car into its junior championships next be stronger, 15kg lighter and to one second quicker on a 4km track” finalised yet, but we are talking with season, built by former technical produce 30 per cent more downforce than the old car, which replaced a lot of people there. partner Tatuus. than the previous car – without Tatuus’s previous FR 2.0 design “The UK has always been so The car, which Renault is increasing drag. It will run in for the 2010 season. important for motorsport in general, describing as an “upgraded version” Renault’s Eurocup, NEC and ALPS Renault is also hopeful that the and for single-seaters in particular. of the current Barazi-Epsilon- championships next season. new Tatuus will form the basis For us it was a really difficult decision designed model, will retain the ’s motorsport of a revived Formula Renault UK to cancel this year, and this is not existing engine, mechanicals and technical manager Francois Champod championship in 2013. something we want to last too long.”

Smart 4two Cup British GT Renault ace makes Smart move Jelley replaces FORMULA RENAULT BARC RACE second race, he inished seventh Tandy in Brit GT winner James Theodore had his after receiving a drive-through penalty irst outing of the season after for not respecting the track limits. FORMER PORSCHE CARRERA CUP receiving a last-minute call to Theodore said: “It’s a good little and British Touring Car race winner compete in the Smart 4two Cup championship. The cars are quite Stephen Jelley will drive a Motorbase Jelley will race Motorbase’s British GT Porsche at last weekend. kart-like, and because they’re so Porsche in this weekend’s Rockingham Theodore, 20, inished third in small you can get really close.” British GT round. with Steve, it could be a good thing. FR BARC in 2010, but only contested Nick Tandy and Steve Parish have I wanted someone sensible to replace a handful of races in 2011. Theodore had Smart outing raced Motorbase’s second Porsche 997 Nick. Stephen’s got a lot of Porsche Despite never having driven a so far this season. Tandy is not available experience and he’ll be good for Steve. tin-top on a track before, Theodore for the whole season, and Jelley has It was an easy choice.” qualiied fourth and second in the been drafted in for Rockingham Rockingham will be the irst two-hour damp for the two races. He ran third on a one-o deal. British GT race of 2012 and has attracted in race one, before slipping to fourth Team boss David Bartrum said: “If 26 cars. The McLaren MP412C of 2011 with an overheating engine. In the we end up testing a few drivers to be champion Jim Geddie has not entered. PICS: LAT, HAWKINS, READ HAWKINS, LAT, PICS:

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