The 2016 Asian Formula Renault Series (aka AFR Series) is the 17th season of the
AFR Series since its creation in 2000 by
FRD. The season began on 19 March at the
Zhuhai International Circuit
Zhuhai International Circuit (ZIC) () is located at Jin Ding town in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China.
Motorsport started in Zhuhai when it hosted a race on its Zhuhai Street Circuit, street circuit in 1993. Racing continued there until ...
and ended on 23 October at the
Zhejiang International Circuit
The Zhejiang Circuit is a motorsport circuit in Shaoxing, China. It was designed bApex Circuit Design Ltdref> and opened in 2016.
Events
; Current
* June: China Touring Car Championship, TCR China Touring Car Championship
; Former
* Asia ...
after six double-header events. For the first time, the series travelled to Korea and Thailand, hosting a round at
Yeongam
Yeongam () is a city and county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Bordered with Mokpo and Naju to the north, Jangheung County to the east, and Haenam and Gangjin to the south, Yeongam County comprises two '' eups'' and nine '' myeons'', ...
and
Buriram
Buriram (, , ; Northern Khmer: ) is a city municipality ('' thesaban nakhon'') in Thailand, capital of Buriram Province, about northeast of Bangkok. incorporating Nai Mueang and Isan Subdistricts and parts Samet Subdistricts of Mueang Burira ...
respectively; the rest of the rounds were held in China.
Starting from previous season, drivers and teams compete in two classes, Class A for drivers and teams competing with the 2013 FR2.0 car, and Class B for drivers and teams using the FR2.0 old spec cars.
As part of an enhanced agreement with Renault Sport, the season featured a scholarship program for young Chinese drivers, called Road to Champion. The winner among these drivers over the last three rounds of the championship secured a link to race the following year in Europe with the help of Renault Sport.
Teams and drivers
Race calendar and results
Championship standings
;Points system
Points are awarded to the top 14 classified finishers. Drivers in classes A and B are classified separately.
Drivers' Championships
Road to Champion Division
References
External links
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Asian Formula Renault Challenge
Formula Renault seasons
2016 in Chinese motorsport
Asian Formula Renault