Renault, Bridgestone deals renewed
The GP2 Series has announced the renewal of its agreements with Renault and Bridgestone, who will continue as official engine and tyre suppliers to the championship
The new deals will carry the series into its second generation following its debut in 2005.
Renault and Bridgestone have been supplying the championship since the start.
GP2 finishes a three-year cycle this season, after which the series will introduce a new car. The new car was tested on Monday for the first time at Paul Ricard, with Renault test driver Nelsinho Piquet behind the wheel.
"The renewal of our partnerships with Renault and Bridgestone is fantastic news for the GP2 Series," said series organiser Bruno Michel.
"As we unveil our new car today and usher in a new era for the series, we can be sure that the success of our first generation will be mirrored in our future, thanks to the invaluable support of our committed partners, without whom we could not go racing."
Alain Dassas, Renault F1 team president, added: "Renault is delighted to confirm the renewal of its partnership with the GP2 Series for 2008-2010. Over the last three years, the GP2 Series has quickly established itself as the best 'finishing school' for young drivers aspiring to make it to Formula One.
"We are proud to have two GP2 Series graduates in Heikki Kovalainen and Nelson Piquet Jr at the Renault F1 Team, as they help to shape the future of our successes at the highest level of global motorsport.
"Renault's continued involvement in the GP2 Series confirms once again our very serious commitment to motorsport, and we continue to be proud to have the Renault name associated with such a vibrant and viable racing championship."
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