Sho Hanawa fired his first warning shot for the 2008 British Formula Renault championship with a superb pole position for round 3 of the Winter Series at Croft. A single qualifying session in damp conditions would decide the grid for the final two rounds of the annual winter championship and Sho made great use of his time on track to claim 2nd on the grid for round 4. Kieren Clark struggled in the tricky conditions, as did many of the expected front runners, but kept the car on track to qualify 19th for both races.

Round 3 of the 4 race series started in drying conditions with half the grid starting on wet tyres and half gambling on slicks. Apotex Scorpio Motorsport decided to start both drivers on wet tyres based on their experience at the circuit, but a first lap incident saw the race red flagged and any advantage the wet tyre had evaporated. Kierens race ended soon after the restart as he was forced into retirement but Sho battled on as the front runners slipped backward in the ever drying conditions. Finishing 10th from pole position was disappointing for the team but Sho could take heart from being the first wet shod driver across the line.

The final round of the championship brought better fortune as the track was now fully dry and both Kieren and Sho could make full use of their new slick tyres. Kieren raced well and made up four places from his starting position to conclude his winter campaign with 15th. Starting the race from the front row, Sho made a reasonable start but lost out to a charging Bottas. The racing at the front was fast and furious but Sho handled the pressure well to take his first podium in Formula Renault competition and took enough points to finish 4th overall in the championship.

After a successful 2007 campaign Apotex Scorpio Motorsport now turns its attention to a busy winter testing schedule ahead of the new 2008 season. Race dates will be published towards the end of the year.