Formula V6 Asia
| Company type | Motorsport racing series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Auto racing |
| Predecessor | Formula Asia V6 Renault |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Fate | Discontinued |
Area served | Asia |
| Products | Formula Renault 3.5 racing competition |
| Parent | Motorsport Asia |
Formula Asia V6 Renault, which was rebranded as Formula V6 Asia in 2007 by Motorsport Asia, commenced in 2006 as a Formula Renault 3.5 competition overseen by Motorsport Asia. This series operated alongside events such as the Asian Touring Car Championship, Formula BMW Asia, and Porsche Carrera Cup Asia as part of the Asian Festival of Speed.
Designed to offer a structured career path for drivers from Southeast Asia, the championship facilitated advancement from karting through entry-level single-seater categories to higher tiers of international motorsport. The first title in 2006 was claimed by Indian racer Karun Chandhok, who subsequently secured a test drive in a World Series by Renault vehicle at Paul Ricard.
Following a truncated 2009 season, the championship was discontinued, with no further announcements from its organizers.
Races program
Each race weekend included two separate contests:[1]
- Super Sprint: rolling start, distance between 60 and 90 km, limited to 30 minutes
- Grand Race: standing start, covering 100 to 130 km, capped at 45 minutes
Points distribution per finishing position was as follows:
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Additionally, one point was awarded for securing pole position in each race. Competitors who completed less than 90% of the race distance were ineligible to earn points.
Cars
The vehicles employed featured Tatuus carbon monocoque chassis powered by a Renault-derived 3.5 L V6 engine and ran on Michelin tyres.
- Engine specifications: Renault Type V4Y RS, 60° V6 configuration, displacement of 3498 cc, producing 370 horsepower
- Chassis details: carbon-fibre monocoque constructed by Tatuus with carbon and fibreglass body panels
- Dimensions: width measuring 1850 mm; wheelbase set at 3000 mm; front track at 1579 mm and rear track at 1536 mm
- Weight: approximately 590 kg
- Fuel tank capacity: 90 litres
- Suspension system: front and rear torsion bars with push-rod actuation and dual struts
- Additional features: telemetry systems, six-speed sequential manual gearbox, magnesium wheels (front sized at 10x13", rear at 13x13"), equipped with Michelin dry-weather and rain tyres
Champions
| Season | Series Name | Champion | Team Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Formula V6 Asia by Renault | Template:Country data INDTemplate:Namespace detect showall Karun Chandhok | Template:Country data KORTemplate:Namespace detect showall Team E-Rain |
| 2007 | Formula Renault V6 Asia Championship | Template:Country data UKTemplate:Namespace detect showall James Winslow | Template:Country data MYSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Team Meritus |
| 2008 | Formula V6 Asia | Template:Country data THATemplate:Namespace detect showall James Grunwell | Template:Country data MYSTemplate:Namespace detect showall TPC Team QI-Meritus |
| 2009 | Formula V6 Asia | Template:Country data BHRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Hamad Al Fardan | Template:Country data HKGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Dyna Ten Motorsport |
External links
- Official Formula V6 Asia website
- Motorsport Asia official site
- Complete regulations – ( )
- ↑ 2008 FV6A Regs afos.com