The 2009 Formula Renault 3.5 Series was the fifth Formula Renault 3.5 Series season. It began on 18 April at the Circuit de Catalunya and finished on 25 October at the brand-new Ciudad del Motor de Aragón in Alcañiz. It was the fifth season of the Renault-backed single-seater category. International DracoRacing driver Bertrand Baguette won the championship by a comfortable margin, having dominated the second half of the season. His team won their respective championship, ahead of Carlin Motorsport.
After debuting in the 2008 season, the aerodynamics of the current Dallara chassis underwent "minor enhancements inspired by the 2009 F1 regulations".
A number of changes were made to the sporting regulations in order to reduce costs and better showcase drivers' talent:
In addition, at the halfway point of the season (after the Hungaroring round) the championship leader got the opportunity to demonstrate a Renault R28 F1 car at a World Series meeting. After the seventh race of the season both Marcos MartÃÂnez and Bertrand Baguette were tied at the top of the standings, but by virtue of his three race wins, MartÃÂnez received the prize drive during the next round at Silverstone.
And just like in previous years, the eventual champion earned a full test with the ING Renault F1 team at the end of the season. Baguette won the title at the Nürburgring, to earn that test with the team.
= Series rookie for 2009
Seven rounds formed meetings of the 2009 World Series by Renault season, with additional rounds supporting the and the 1000 km of Algarve.
In addition, a bonus point will be awarded to the driver who climbs the most places in the race order during each race.
The maximum number of points a driver can earn each weekend (except Monaco) is 32 and the maximum number for a team is 57. At Monaco and Portimão, a different point system was implemented, with the qualifying points awarded to each group as there is no Super Pole session.