The 2008 Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup was the first season for the WEC series.
It absorbed the French Formula Renault championship that offers a reward for the best French driver and rookie driver.
It also has the Challenger Cup which is for drivers using cars that run with the 2004 aerodynamic kit.
In Round 6 of the Valencia race, Daniel Ricciardo, Andrea Caldarelli and Jean-Éric Vergne were disqualified for technical regulation non-conformity in their SG Formula's rear wings.
[1] Benjamin Lariche, who came in 3rd, was declared the race winner instead.