2020 AutoReject World Series season
2020 AutoReject World Series season | |
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Season | |
Races | 18 |
Start date | 8 March 2020 |
Start Event | Template:AUS Jooky Australian Grand Prix |
End date | 25 October 2020 |
End Event | Macau Chinese Grand Prix |
Awards | |
Driver's Champion | None |
Constructor's Champion | None |
Pre-Qualifying Cup Driver's Champion | None |
Pre-Qualifying Cup Team's Champion | None |
Harvey Jones Memorial Trophy winner | None |
Seasons | |
Previous season | Next season |
2019 | 2023 |
Development Categories | |
Tier 1 | 2020 AutoReject 3.5 season |
Tier 2 | 2020 AutoReject 2.0 season |
The 2020 AutoReject World Series season was the 11th season of ARWS competition, and the third since the rebrand from the former F1RWRS moniker. Bastiaan van Nieuwenhuijzen and Kjellerup entered the season as reigning Driver's and Constructor's champions respectively after dominating 2019.
The season was suspended on March 16th 2020 after just two races had been run, due to the ownership group of ARWS was found to be financially insolvent and placed in the hands of administrators. The season was formally cancelled on June 3rd, 2020 and all assets put up for sale as a result of being embroiled in the Leonhard von Gottorp scandal. The assets of the series were purchased by a consortium of ARWS team owners, leading to the formation of the AutoGP World Series from 2021 onwards.
Drivers and Teams
Team Changes
Pre-season
- After growing frustration with the decisions of the ARWS Commission, Venturi Formula decided to leave the sport at the end of the 2019 season and sold the team to GA Squadron Racing, owned by the eccentric Enrique von Richter. GA Squadron elected to continue to run Yamaha engines.
- Facing financial trouble, Peak Aeroracing Engineering elected to withdraw from ARWS to focus on their junior program.
- Rob Lomas Racing withdrew at the conclusion of the season, in order for team owner Rob Lomas to focus on designing and developing engines.
- Bari-based team Scuderia Adriatica, led by former touring car driver Erica B. Mancino entered ARWS for the first time. The squad had previously run as a privateer team in Formula One during the 1950s. The team signed an expensive contract with Pure-Hart to provide engines, leaving the team with no option but to sign with Goodride as their tyre provider.
- Spain-based Mediterranean Motorsports shocked the motorsport world by announcing a late entry to the series in December 2019. The team signed an engine contract with BMW, but expectations were low as the team had only 3 months to design and build their first chassis.
- Financial and health issues forced Barii Mori to sell enough shares of Kamaha Revolution Motorsports in order for Best In The World to become a 70% shareholder and majority owner. As part of a rebrand, the name change made before the start of the 2013 ARWS season was reversed and the team competed under the Kahama name again.
- After a poor 2019 season and faced with health issues, Sammy Jones elected to take a step back in the running of the Jones Racing. Former Fusion owner Jacques Couteau was brought on board as team principal to turn the team around.
Mid-season
Driver Changes
Pre-season
- 2018 ARWS world champion Terry Hawkin announced that he would be taking a sabbatical in 2020 after a lacklustre title defence. Marko Jantscher, released from Nurminen Grand Prix after two seasons at the team, would take his place at Lotto Fusion Racing.
- Reigning AutoReject 3.5 champion Anu Võsu was signed to replace Jantscher at Nurminen.
- Lotto Fusion Racing elected to replace both drivers for 2020, with Gregor Pascal joining the team after being released from Peak Aeroracing Engineering midway through 2019. Marcel Agyemang-Badu left ARWS for Formula One and Fernando Alonso Speed Team after falling out with the Lotto Fusion team management.
- Salvatore Miccoli left Melrose Racing Team to accept a multi-year contract with Ferrari. After a break-out year in 2019, Akira Yamamura completed a multi-million Euro deal to join the team alongside Alberto Cara.
- RUF Blokkmonsta Grand Prix Team dropped Wouter Lamberigts when his contract expired. Hansuke Shioya moved from Eric Vincent Racing to take his place.
Mid-season
Race Calendar
Note : Pink background denotes a Temporary Circuit, which may not be tested on at any time.
Note : Blue background denotes an Oval Circuit.
Standings
Drivers' Championship
Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
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Points | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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