Renault World Series 2009: Fairuz concludes season as Championship Runner-Up

This year’s season of the World Series by Renault came to a conclusion on Sunday (25 Oct 2009) at the new Motorland Aragon circuit in Spain. Claiming the championship title was Bertrand Baguette of International Draco Racing, who had to fend of a stiff challenge from Fairuz Fauzy to win Race 2 of the round. Fairuz, who started from pole position, had to to battle back from a series of technical glitches to finish 6th in Race 1 on Saturday, after being forced down to 10th at one point.

However, the Malaysian returned the following day, and once again started from pole for Race 2. Maintaining his lead early on, Fairuz was forced to concede his lead to Baguette again, having been outsmarted by the Frenchman at the pits. Responding to the setback, Fairuz pushed Baguette all the way, but the latter held firm to take the chequered flag just seconds ahead of Fairuz.

Though he did not win, Fairuz, who drives for team MOFAZ Racing, finished the season placed second in the 2009 Championship, registering a total of 98 points.

During the press conference after the podium ceremony, Fairuz was quoted as saying,”My utmost gratitude to God, for allowing me the opportunity to get this far in life, and also to my family, who have been the pillar of strength and support throughout the 20 years of challenges to get here, and also the whole MOFAZ Group for believing in me, and always being there for me through thick and thin. I dedicate this achievement to all Malaysians and to all my fans from around the world”.

Fairuz on the podium

MOFAZ Racing will be in Spain over the next two weeks to conduct winter testing, and also to test potential and up & coming drivers from several championships, under the Fairuz’s guidance.

KON

See also: Renault World Series 2009: Fairuz Takes Pole in Spain