Formula Renault 3.5
Completed championship · 2002 - 2015Formula Renault 3.5 was one of the most respected European junior categories of the 2000s and 2010s, offering fast cars and a serious alternative path toward Formula 1.
The championship had a polished identity: World Series by Renault weekends, strong teams, high-downforce cars and a grid that regularly contained future Grand Prix and endurance talent. It was not merely a feeder series; for several seasons it was a destination in its own right, with enough performance to expose weak technique and enough visibility to change careers. This page follows its seasons, winners, teams and cars.Interesting facts
- Formula Renault 3.5 formed part of the World Series by Renault structure.
- The series became known for high-performance junior single-seaters.
- Several future Formula 1 drivers raced in the category.
Explore the championship
Seasons
Follow the championship season by season, from 2002 to 2015. Current status: Completed championship.
Drivers
Explore driver profiles, standings, race starts and title battles. The title benchmark is Ricardo Zonta.
Teams
See how teams shaped the championship through entries, standings and race wins. The title benchmark is Not available.
Tracks
Browse the circuits and venues that define this racing series. The most familiar stop is Catalunya.
Races
Open the race and Grand Prix history behind the championship. The most frequent race is Spa Formula Renault 3.5.
Cars
Compare winning cars, chassis and manufacturers across the results. The standout winner is FR35.
Season and race snapshot
| First race | 2002 Valencia Formula Nissan V6 Race 1 |
|---|---|
| Latest race | 2015 Jerez Formula Renault 3.5 Race 2 |
| Latest season | 2015 |
| Latest driver champion | Oliver Rowland (2015) |
|---|---|
| Races with results | 241 |
Drivers by titles
Ricardo Zonta
|
1 |
Franck Montagny
|
1 |
| Alx Danielsson | 1 |
Alvaro Parente
|
1 |
Giedo Van Der Garde
|
1 |
Drivers by race wins
|
Franck Montagny
|
13 |
Oliver Rowland
|
10 |
|
Ricardo Zonta
|
9 |
Antonio Felix da Costa
|
7 |
Heikki Kovalainen
|
7 |
Teams by race wins
| Fortec Motorsports | 24 |
| Gabord Competicion | 19 |
| Tech 1 Racing | 18 |
| DAMS | 16 |
| Carlin Motorsport | 15 |
Most used tracks
| Catalunya | 22 |
Spa-Francorchamps
|
20 |
Hungaroring
|
18 |
Monza
|
16 |
Nürburgring
|
16 |
Most frequent races
| Spa Formula Renault 3.5 | 20 |
| Hungaroring Formula Renault 3.5 | 18 |
| Nurburgring Formula Renault 3.5 | 16 |
| Barcelona Formula Renault 3.5 | 16 |
| Aragon Formula Renault 3.5 | 14 |
Cars by race wins
| Dallara FR35 | 85 |
| Dallara FR35/12 | 68 |
| Dallara SN01 | 54 |
| Dallara T02 | 34 |
Manufacturers by race wins
| Dallara | 241 |
Championship by eras
| Era | Years | Seasons | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2002 - 2009 | 8 | 139 |
| 2010s | 2010 - 2015 | 6 | 102 |
Championship FAQ
When did Formula Renault 3.5 start?
Formula Renault 3.5 starts on this timeline in 2002.
How many seasons are covered?
This championship page covers 14 seasons, from 2002 to 2015.
Who has the most driver titles?
Ricardo Zonta sets the title benchmark here with 1 championships.
Which team has the most race wins?
Fortec Motorsports is the leading team by race wins here, with 24 victories.
Which track appears most often?
Catalunya is the most frequent venue on this championship page, with 22 races.