The 2003 Formula Renault V6 Eurocup season began on April, 5 at
Circuit de Catalunya
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. 2003 was the first season of this
championship
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Championship systems
Various forms of competition can be referred to by the term championship.
Title match system
In this sys ...
created by
Renault
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as a support series in Eurosport's Super Racing Weekends (
ETCC and
FIA GT Championship
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). The titles went to Argentinian driver
José María López
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and French team
ARTA-Signature.
Entry List
Race calendar and results
*31 March and 2 April were test days for all drivers and teams at the circuits of
Circuito de Albacete
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and
Circuit de Catalunya
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya () is a motorsport race track in Montmeló, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. With long straights and a variety of corners, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is seen as an all-rounder circuit. The track has stands ...
in
Spain
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.
Championship standings
Points are awarded in both race as following : 30, 24, 20, 14, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2. 2 bonus points were awarded for pole position and for the fastest lap.
The French round's main race had to be stopped early, and subsequently half points were awarded.
Drivers
*
† Driver did not finish but was classified, having completed more than 90% of race distance.
Teams
*
† Driver did not finish but was classified, having completed more than 90% of race distance.
References
External links
Speedsportmag.com results, entry list, calendar.
Nuvolari3000.com, results.
renault-sport.com official web site of the series.
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