The final year of Formula Renault 3.5 with Renault Sport backing evolved into a classic confrontation between Oliver Rowland and Matthieu Vaxiviere.
The racing between the top drivers was at an exceptional level, and in Rowland the championship has nurtured a bona fide future star.
After 11 years on the World Series by Renault package, the series now enters a new era in the hands of former joint organiser RPM for 2016.
He was Autosport's World Series by Renault correspondent from 2006 to 2011, during which time he charted 12 future grand prix drivers' progression through the ranks, and he returned to this championship in 2015 after stints covering the World Touring Car Championship and Auto GP. Alongside his core role, Peter covered a variety of international Formula 3 events plus FIA GT and Superleague Formula rounds. He continues as Autosport's Formula V8 3.5 correspondent alongside a new role at LAT Photographic.
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