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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

Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton

?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

Carlos Sainz, Nico Rosberg, Charles Leclerc

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

ALONSO Fernando (spa), Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23, portrait VERSTAPPEN Max (ned), Red Bull Racing RB19, portrait during

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

Pierre Gasly and Anthoine Hubert

“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

Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton

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

Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton

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

Fernando Alonso (L), Lewis Hamilton (Center), and George Russell (R)

?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

STAVELOT, BELGIUM: Daniel Ricciardo, racing for the AlphaTauri team during the 2023 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at the

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

ALONSO Fernando (spa), Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23, portrait during the Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Prix du Canada, 8th round

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

01.04.2023, Albert-Park, Melbourne, FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 , im Bild Fernando Alonso (ESP), Aston Ma

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

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?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

Daniel Ricciardo (L) and Charles Leclerc (R)

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

Lewis Hamilton Felipe Massa

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

Felipe Massa (L) and Lewis Hamilton (R)

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

Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris

?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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Founded1977
OwnerLouis Renault
Number of Titles2
Prize Money Won47.3 million
BaseEnstone, Viry
Official Websitehttps://www.renaultsport.com/-Formule-1-330-.html
DriversEsteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso
Test DriversTBA
EngineRenault
TiresPirelli