The World Series by Renault, a successful bet for the Losange

Daniel Ricciardo, Jean-Éric Vergne, Jules Bianchi, Kevin Magnussen, Carlos Sainz Jr… We no longer count the pilots who have passed through the World Series by Renault who managed to win a shuttlecock in F1. The WSR has managed to attract the biggest players in motorsport and now presents an almost obligatory step for future players in the premier single-seater discipline. “It is a source of great pride to maintain an event with such success for many years”, is satisfied Patrice Ratti, President of Renault Sport Technologies. “When we see the results, we can only rejoice at the effectiveness of the World Series by Renault. We are extremely happy to still have so many spectators thanks to our subsidiaries and our partners such as Elf and Michelin, to work with very professional structures and to see excellent drivers pass through our championships, all recognized for their qualities, before joining for some the elite that is F1. »

Ten years after the creation of the training series for young pilots and accessible free to the public, Renault can consider its bet successful. “We are happy that after ten years, all of our participants manage to put their differences aside for the good of the World Series by Renault. Despite a difficult economic context, the teams were able to cope thanks to the reflections from the working group. The decisions taken, including extending the lifespan of single-seaters, will help them in 2015?, underlines Patrice Ratti. “In addition, our original 100% Renault meeting concept brings the public closer to motor racing. This contributes to our brand image. Renault has a unique position in motorsport, thanks to its essential formulas in a driver?s career. The prestigious history of Formula Renault, which is heading towards its 45th anniversary, is the perfect example with intact success in terms of quality/price. We will also introduce the latest generations of Formula Renault 2015 and Clio Cup in China in 2.0. »

With the arrival of the RS01 on the slopes, Renault is keen to maintain an important role in motorsport. Its RS range directly depends on it. “The figures for 2014 are not yet known, but the first trends show that the RS range is more international than ever. 22% of our models, whether it is the Renault Sport, GT or GT Line brands, are sold outside Europe. We also made a notable return to Mexico, where Clio RS got off to a spectacular start. For this vehicle, Japan and Australia are the main markets, just behind France. The situation is almost identical for Mégane RS, demonstrating that our products shine well beyond our borders! », concludes the President of RST.