Renault Australia is planning to set the first ever production car lap record of the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.
This will be the first time a two litre or under car has set a timed lap of the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit,
“It will be a great opportunity to get some track time ahead of the Grand Prix, and even better to do it with a Renault engine.”
The Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R already holds the lap record of Germany’s Nürburgring and Japan’s Suzuka circuits.
Young Red Bull Driver DaniilKvyat will be the one in charge of piloting the R.S. 275 Trophy-R around the 5.303 km track.
“I’m really looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R and I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to set the first ever production car lap record of the Albert Park Circuit,” said Kvyat.
“It will be a great opportunity to get some track time ahead of the Grand Prix, and even better to do it with a Renault engine.”
Justin Hocevar, Managing Director Renault Australia, said: “We’re very excited to be a part of the first ever Albert Park Challenge, and to have this opportunity to demonstrate the dominance of our record-breaking Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R in Australia. Our Renault Sport brand is renowned for its dominance on race tracks around the globe and we’re confident that we’ll set a cracking time for this new lap record.
We’re delighted to have Infiniti Red Bull Racing’s Daniil Kvyat driving the Megane R.S. and I personally can’t wait to see what sort of time he can achieve.”
Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO, Andrew Westacott was pleased that fans would see more on track action at the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix.
“What a great way of showcasing the abilities of the Megane around one of the world’s best Formula One circuits. To see one of the young guns of Formula One driving this car is sure to appeal to all fans at the track, and I’m looking forward to seeing what sort of time he can produce,” Westacott said.
Only 250 track-bred Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R have been earmarked for production, Australia will receive 50 examples of the Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R one of which will be used for the Albert Park Challenge.
Just what Daniil Kvyat needs then – more pressure.
