A motor racing pioneer since the late 1960s, Renault Sport wished to give its single-seater driver development programmes a new dimension. Inspired by major sporting events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the gatherings of the curious and passionate in the United States. Renault Sport Technologies favoured a more universal idea: the World Series by Renault was born. Since its creation, more than 5 million spectators have appreciated the Fast, Free, Fun weekends and it’s not over!

Bilbao (Spain) – 16 and 17 July 2005
The streets of the Basque Country capital welcomed motor racing for the first time. On a circuit used exclusively for the World Series by Renault, the massive crowd of more than 140,000 showed its enthusiasm with the victory of Robert Kubica, who was the driver for the local Epsilon Euskadi team.

Le Mans (France) – 30 September and October 1st 2006
Following a first edition crowned with success, the World Series by Renault returned to Le Mans. More than 170,000 enthusiasts braved unpredictable weather to watch the meeting proposed by Renault Sport. A gathering that allowed the event to surpass the 1 million spectator milestone!

Zolder (Belgium) – 21 and 22 April 2007
Where it all began. The World Series by Renault attracted a crowd of 98,000 on the circuit where the Fast, Free, Fun concept had emerged in 2005. Between international competitions of the highest level and free of charge attractions for the entire family, the Belgian community continued to show massive support for the event!

Silverstone (England) – 7 and 8 June 2008
Following Donington Park, the World Series by Renault made its first visit to Silverstone, venue for the first ever Formula One Grand Prix. The British public came out in droves and made the event one of its most popular successes until 2012.

Motorland Aragón (Spain) – 24 and 25 October 2009
The Hermann Tilke designed Motorland Aragón circuit welcomed its first international series’: the World Series by Renault. In the heart of the Teruel desert, the season finale attracted the masses to the Alcañiz based circuit, which has hosted the opening round of the year since 2010.

Hungaroring (Hungary) – 3 and 4 July 2010
Since its first forays into Eastern Europe, the World Series by Renault has been welcomed by more than 1% of the entire Hungarian population. The 2010 edition boasted a crowd of 135,000; confirming an unfailing success in the Hungarian capital!

Circuit Paul Ricard (France) – 17 and 18 September 2011
60,000 spectators made their way to the Paul Ricard Circuit for the first outing for the World Series by Renault in the Var Department in France. The crowd was witness to a fantastic show on offer from Renault Sport and most notably the demonstration runs from four-time F1 World Champion and Renault Ambassador, Alain Prost.

Moscow Raceway (Russia) – 14 and 15 July 2012
Once again, the World Series by Renault made history in becoming the first international series to compete in Russia! The Muscovites showed massive support while also seeing first-hand the modern infrastructure of the newly built Moscow Raceway.

Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) – 1st and 2nd June 2013
Considered by many drivers as the most spectacular circuit in the world, the famous “Toboggan des Ardennes” is always invaded by the public, no matter the weather. Since its first visit, nearly 400,000 people have made the trip to one of the most challenging circuits anywhere.

Bonus

Monte Carlo (Monaco)
In front of the Formula 1 power brokers, the Formula Renault 3.5 Series is the curtain raiser for the legendary Grand Prix. Albeit organized exteriorly of the World Series by Renault, this event is the only one to be on the calendar since 2005 and more than ever allows the drivers to be noticed by the motor racing elite.

Monza (Italy)
The fastest circuit on the calendar, the world famous, "Temple of Speed", Monza offers a unique setting for the bravest of drivers. The legendary Italian circuit welcomes the Renault Sport badged single-seaters for ultra-competitive meetings!

The 10th year of the World Series will end with the first ever visit to the Circuito de Jerez, which will have its chance to discover the World Series by Renault. Will the Andalusian circuit be the notable circuit of 2014?