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Felipe Massa Pulls Out ?Integrity? Card to Emotionally Blackmail Lewis Hamilton in $13,000,000 Lawsuit
Daniel Ricciardo gets the nod for a mega performance at the Las Vegas GP despite AlphaTauri's dreadful start to the season.
Pulkit Jai
September 11, 2023
?It?s Over?: Hours After Denting Verstappen?s Flawless Streak, Rosberg ?Plots? to Destroy Tifosi Hope
Daniel Ricciardo gets the nod for a mega performance at the Las Vegas GP despite AlphaTauri's dreadful start to the season.
Vidhita
September 03, 2023
Amid Accusations of Attempts to Thwart Max Verstappen & Co., Fernando Alonso Targets FIA for Shameful Antics in 2006
F1's governing body, the FIA, isn't the best handler of dominance, and Fernando Alonso brought its shameful antics from 2006 to light.
Aditi Krishnan
September 02, 2023
Weeks After Heartfelt Gesture, Pierre Gasly Remembers Anthoine Hubert’s Legacy With Special Homage
On the death anniversary of his best friend, Pierre Gasly joins his team to pay homage to and remember Anthoine Hubert.
Aditi Krishnan
August 31, 2023
“Lovely Man” Felipe Massa Exposed for Hiding Own Incompetence With $13,000,000 Lewis Hamilton Lawsuit
The lawsuit Felipe Massa filed might be about more than just claiming the 2008 title. Could he be using it to hide his incompetence?
Aditi Krishnan
August 31, 2023
Amid Lewis Hamilton Rejecting Liability, Felipe Massa Accuses FIA of ?Manipulation? Over Crashgate Scandal
After Lewis Hamilton denies commenting on Felipe Massa's 'Crashgate' lawsuit, Massa doubles down on the FIA for being the immoral and selfish
Yash Kotak
August 25, 2023
16 Years After Forcing Fernando Alonso Out, Lewis Hamilton Reflects on George Russell?s Challenge With the Same Lens
After Lewis Hamilton denies commenting on Felipe Massa's 'Crashgate' lawsuit, Massa doubles down on the FIA for being the immoral and selfish
Yash Kotak
August 23, 2023
?Long Way to Go?: Daniel Ricciardo?s Damaged Reputation Becomes Biggest Roadblock in Fairytale Ending
After Lewis Hamilton denies commenting on Felipe Massa's 'Crashgate' lawsuit, Massa doubles down on the FIA for being the immoral and selfish
Vidhita
August 23, 2023
Fernando Alonso Exposes F1?s Dark Side That Robbed Him of Life?s Cherished Moments
After Lewis Hamilton denies commenting on Felipe Massa's 'Crashgate' lawsuit, Massa doubles down on the FIA for being the immoral and selfish
Anirban Aly Mandal
August 21, 2023
Fernando Alonso Snubs F1 Glory to Fire Audacious Warning to Carlos Sainz?s Father
Despite aiming for a 3rd F1 title, Fernando Alonso has revealed his biggest dream in racing as he vies for Carlos Sainz Sr.'s crown.
Anirban Aly Mandal
August 21, 2023
Daniel Ricciardo?s Last Hurrah With Red Bull Made Max Verstappen ?Hit the ?Reset? Button? to Unleash the Beast
After Lewis Hamilton denies commenting on Felipe Massa's 'Crashgate' lawsuit, Massa doubles down on the FIA for being the immoral and selfish
Pulkit Jai
August 21, 2023
?Badly Behaved? Daniel Ricciardo Once Forced 21-Year-Old Charles Leclerc to Lose His Virginity
After Lewis Hamilton denies commenting on Felipe Massa's 'Crashgate' lawsuit, Massa doubles down on the FIA for being the immoral and selfish
Yash Kotak
August 21, 2023
What Was Lewis Hamilton?s Response to Felipe Massa?s ?Robbery? Accusations After Crashgate?
After Lewis Hamilton denies commenting on Felipe Massa's 'Crashgate' lawsuit, Massa doubles down on the FIA for being the immoral and selfish
Pranay Bhagi
August 18, 2023
Felipe Massa?s Lead Witness Retracts Statement in $13,000,000 Lawsuit Against Lewis Hamilton?s Controversial Title to Serve Setback
After Lewis Hamilton denies commenting on Felipe Massa's 'Crashgate' lawsuit, Massa doubles down on the FIA for being the immoral and selfish
Yash Kotak
August 18, 2023
Lando Norris Reveals How Daniel Ricciardo?s Shocking Incompetence Proved as a Blessing for Him
After Lewis Hamilton denies commenting on Felipe Massa's 'Crashgate' lawsuit, Massa doubles down on the FIA for being the immoral and selfish
Aditya Srivastava
August 16, 2023
?It?s a Disgrace?: Michael Schumacher?s ?Unsportsmanlike? Sabotage Once Left Fernando Alonso?s Boss Fuming
After Lewis Hamilton denies commenting on Felipe Massa's 'Crashgate' lawsuit, Massa doubles down on the FIA for being the immoral and selfish
Aditi Krishnan
August 15, 2023
Renault: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates
The Renault F1 team first began their F1 operations in 1977 and even supplied engines from 1983. During their first stint in the sport, they won two F1 World Championships, both with Fernando Alonso. They left the sport after the 2011 season, finding their way back in 2016.
Another significant event occurred when Renault debuted, namely the introduction of turbo engines. Renault's 2020 driver lineup consists of former Red Bull star Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon.
Renault's iconic yet modern yellow and black livery is set to change from 2021 when the team rebrands itself to Alpine F1 with a possible livery change reminiscent of the French tricolor. Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso will drive for the team in 2021.
The Renault logo is synonymous with both its road cars and racing team alike. The French team's logo consists of a diamond.
On-track Achievements
Renault?s first win and first podium both came at the same race. Jean-Pierre Jabouille won the 1979 French Grand Prix, and Rene Arnoux took third.
Their results were very intermittent with numerous retirements, and they withdrew as a team after 1985.
The Renault F1 team would return to the fray in 2002, taking over from the Benetton team. Renault did not start winning again until 2003, with a solitary win from Fernando Alonso.
Renault F1 went another year winless in 2004 before the dynamic changed dramatically in 2005, when Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella dominated the proceedings and took the title. The two repeated the same feat in 2006, with Alonso finishing no lower than fifth during the season.
So far, Renault have bagged 35 race wins, and 103 podiums in 400 race starts. The team has amassed 1,777 points over the course of their storied stint in F1.
The team pulled out yet again in 2011 and rejoined in 2016. Their drivers for that year were Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer. When Magnussen left for Haas, Nico Hulkenberg jumped ship from Force India to the French team.
Later, when Palmer?s contract was terminated, Carlos Sainz was loaned to them by Toro Rosso. Hulkenberg and Sainz would race together for the 2018 season until Sainz moved to McLaren for 2019.
In yet another sequence of driver shuffling, Renault's 2021 lineup will consist of Esteban Ocon and the returning Fernando Alonso.
Alonso will replace Daniel Ricciardo, who is McLaren bound for the 2021 season.
When did Renault last win in F1?
Renault's last win in F1 remains the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix, won by Fernando Alonso.
Best Moments of Renault F1 team
Which F1 teams use Renault engines?
Once one of the most sought-after engine suppliers on the grid, Renault currently supply engines to McLaren alone. However, with McLaren set to switch to Mercedes power in 2021, Renault won't have any customer teams next season.
Renault?s Sponsors
Renault are currently partnered by DP World, Castrol, Infiniti, and RCI Banking Services as their main sponsors. Their other sponsors include Mapfre, Dupont Microsoft, Alpinestars, Boeing, Pirelli, Siemens, and more.
Renault's charities and foundations
Responding to the UK government's call for assistance, several F1 teams joined hands in the fight against COVID-19. Renault were one of the seven F1 teams that helped in manufacturing required medical equipment, crucial in the fight against the virus.
The initiative was titled 'Project Pitlane" and even saw Renault working side by side with Red Bull at the latter's Milton-Keynes factory in the UK.
Founded | 1977 |
Owner | Louis Renault |
Number of Titles | 2 |
Prize Money Won | 47.3 million |
Base | Enstone, Viry |
Official Website | https://www.renaultsport.com/-Formule-1-330-.html |
Drivers | Esteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso |
Test Drivers | TBA |
Engine | Renault |
Tires | Pirelli |