Formula Renault UK Championship frontrunners Alex Lloyd (Port Soderick), Mike Conway (Sevenoaks), Tom Sisley (Ashford, Kent) and ELF Clio Renaultsport UK Cup driver Oli Wilkinson (Balham) were special guests of the Renault F1 Team during the official Formula One tyre test at Silverstone last week.

The rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of a top Formula One team in action was made possible by Renault UK's Director of Press & PR Tim Jackson who also invited young 14-year old kart ace Riki Christodoulou (Sutton Coldfield) who currently leads the Formula JICA category of the ELF-Hill House Hammond MSA Super One British Karting Championships.

Not only did the drivers get an opportunity to see behind the scenes of the Renault F1 Team in action, they also received a full guided tour of the pit garages and had the chance to meet Renault F1's Spanish star Fernando Alonso.

Alex Lloyd, who is the current joint-leader of the Formula Renault UK Championship along with James Rossiter (Oxford), commented: "I had a really fantastic time at the test and it was excellent getting to see so much of the inside workings of a leading team like Renault F1.

"I was surprised at how close we were allowed near to the cars while they were in the garages and it was a real boost for me personally as Formula One is obviously where I want to be in the future."

Formula Renault UK Championship Manager Simon North said: "The entire day with the Renault F1 Team was superb and I'm delighted that all of the drivers we invited enjoyed themselves and found the day a real benefit. We're pleased to be able to allow opportunities such as this for some of our competitors, and also for young karters such as Riki, as Formula One is obviously the pinnacle of motorsport and where most young drivers aim to progress to."