The championship features drivers competing in 2 litre Formula Renault single seat race cars that conform to the technical regulations for the championship.
The season began at Ciudad del Motor de Aragón on 16 April and finished on 23 October at Autódromo do Estoril.
The provisional calendar for the 2016 season was announced on 5 September 2015, The championship will take the Formula Renault 3.5 Series spot in the Monaco Grand Prix schedule.
Rounds at Spielberg, Le Castellet and Estoril will return in the series' calendar.
These rounds (as well as Spa) will be collaboration with European Le Mans Series.