The sixth edition of the MRF Challenge 2017 will once again kick off in Bahrain in November alongside the final round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The FIA sanctioned MRF Challenge 2017 championship is the leading winter series for young motorsport drivers from across the globe.
The MRF Challenge 2017 will feature four rounds with 16 races in Bahrain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Chennai. This year will also see an updated car featuring inputs from legendary Formula 1 designer, Adrian Newey.
The Indian based series, which features Formula 3 style cars, is developed and promoted by MRF Tyres and this season will feature a full grid of 18 cars.
Mr. Arun Mammen, managing director, MRF Tyres, commented, “We are extremely excited to announce the launch of the sixth season of the MRF Challenge. MRF Tyres thrives on the constant need to develop and innovate and this year’s car is another step forward from the previous season. We will continue to push the envelope to showcase India as a key hub for R&D and development in motorsport.”
For the first time the car will have a Hewland 6-speed sequential gearbox with integrated dash and paddle shift system. The car will also feature advanced aerodynamics with underbody diffuser. The car is powered by a 2 litre Mountune Duratec engine with max power of 230 bhp and shod on MRF Z.L.O. tyres.
MRF Challenge 2017 Calendar: Round 1: November 16-18, 2017, Bahrain, Bahrain International Circuit (WEC Support Race); Round 2: December 7-9, 2017, Dubai, Dubai Autodrome; Round 3 : December 13-15, 2017, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi; Round 4: February 2-4, 2018, Chennai, Madras Motor Race Track.
