A new season of Formula Renault 3.5 will get underway in Spain this weekend, with a fresh batch of rookies set to upset the established order. Peter Mills considers the championship protagonists

Formula Renault 3.5 fires up for action at Barcelona this weekend, and a casual scroll down the entry list shows an improved strength over the past couple of seasons.

Last season's standout rookie is back for a title charge, along with the top three drivers from British F3, the Formula Master champion, and a selection of old hands with FR3.5 race-winning experience.

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