2017 MRF Challenge to run from November to February

MRF Racing's showpiece series, the MRF Challenge will kick off its 2017 edition in Bahrain from November 16 to 18 this year. The four-round, 16-race series will conclude in February at the Madras Motor Race Track near Chennai.

MRF Racing's showpiece single-seat racing series, the MRF Challenge will kick off its 2017 edition in Bahrain from November 16 to 18 this year. The four-round, 16-race series will conclude in February at the Madras Motor Race Track near Chennai.

The MRF Challenge 2017 F2000 car will feature an updated car. 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. The Formula 3 style car has been built by JA Motorsport in technical collaboration with Dallara, and is considered to be the fastest of its kind in Asia.

Eighteen drivers have been selected to make up the grid, with long-time participant Dylan Young being the only recognizable name among them. The driver line-up features no Indian drivers.

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, 2017, Chennai, Madras Motor Race Track

Driver Line-up: