Barazi-Epsilon
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motorsport |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Michel Lecomte, Juan Barazi |
| Headquarters | Le Mans , France |
| Products | Racing cars (Barazi-Epsilon FR2.0-10, Beta Epsilon Formula Premium) |
Barazi-Epsilon is a motorsport team co-owned by engineer Michel Lecomte and entrepreneur-turned-amateur driver Juan Barazi, headquartered in Le Mans. Established in 2000 under the name Epsilon Sport following the dissolution of Graff Racing's Formula Three division, the outfit has participated in various competitions such as the Le Mans Series, French Formula Three Championship, British Formula 3 Championship, and Superleague Formula.
History
Among their notable accomplishments are clinching the World Series by Nissan Light Class title in 2001 and securing victory in the LMP2 category during the 2006 Le Mans Series season. Throughout 2008 and 2009, Barazi-Epsilon competed in the Le Mans Series with drivers including Fernando Rees, Michael Vergers, and Juan Barazi, frequently taking part in the renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance event.
In 2009, the team was responsible for running the Olympique Lyonnais entry within Superleague Formula. The following year, 2010, saw them managing vehicles for both GD Bordeaux and Galatasaray S.K. in the same series.
Barazi-Epsilon FR2.0-10
Since 2010, the Barazi-Epsilon FR2.0-10 has served as the standardized car for the Formula Renault 2.0 category, succeeding the Tatuus FR2000 chassis that had been in use since 2000. Equipped with a Renault Sport-enhanced Renault F4R power unit, this model competes within both the Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup and Formula Renault 2.0 NEC championships.
Beta Epsilon Formula Premium
Developed in 2012 for debuting in the 2013 Formula Premium series, this junior formula racecar is aimed at driving academies and entry-tier racing divisions. It is powered by a 1.6L Renault engine comparable to those found in Formula Renault 1.6.