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<h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Japanese Grand Prix - 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">The Japanese Grand Prix traditionally marks the culmination of the Asian leg of the Formula One calendar. The race is held at the Suzuka Circuit, as has been the case since 1987.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">Since then, it has been a regular feature in the Formula One?World Championship. However, the Japanese Grand Prix was held at the Fuji Speedway in 2007 and 2008.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mclaren/">McLaren</a> team has thrived here, having taken nine wins, with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/ferrari/">Ferrari</a> in second with seven and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes">Mercedes</a> with six. Mercedes have been on a streak since 2014, winning last year's event to keep up their unblemished record in the turbo-hybrid era.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Significant Events</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">The Japanese Grand Prix was the scene for several significant events. First and foremost, in 1989, controversy erupted when Ayrton Senna and teammate Alain Prost collided at the chicane.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">At the start, Prost got away much faster than Senna and?negated the Brazilian's pole position advantage. In fact, Senna's start was so poor that Gerhard Berger got alongside him from third. However, Senna's McLaren had the inside line into the first corner, and he managed to keep the Ferrari behind him.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">At the chicane, Prost braked, and Senna dived alongside the Frenchman. However, Prost moved across the track to block his path. Neither driver gave an inch, and the two collided just before the apex of the turn.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">In 2005, Kimi Raikkonen clinched a win after a titanic battle with Renault's Giancarlo Fisichella. The latter took a comfortable lead while Alonso and R?ikk?nen were putting pressure on Michael Schumacher. After they passed the German, Alonso chased after Raikkonen, while he was stuck behind Webber and Button.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">Fisichella looked the odds on favorite, but after the final round of pitstops, Raikkonen had a clear track. What followed next was a series of fastest laps, before he pitted. By then he was only five seconds behind Fisichella and was closing on the Renault. The Finn was now right on the tail of race leader Fisichella.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">With three laps to go, Fisichella went defensive under braking at the Casio Triangle, which allowed R?ikk?nen to get a tow on the pit straight. Fisichella defended but the story repeated next lap, and this time R?ikk?nen was able to get past around the outside of turn 1 of the final lap.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">Finally, in 2000, Michael Schumacher took his third win in Japan and his first title.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">While the Suzuka circuit has witnessed countless commendable drives and records being broken, it is also the scene of one of the most tragic events in recent F1 history.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">At the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, Jules Bianchi suffered a fatal crash in treacherous conditions at Suzuka. The Frenchman's demise often acts as a stark reminder of the unforgiving nature of the Suzuka circuit.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">Valtteri Bottas won last year's Suzuka race after a brilliant start following pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel's false start.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Past Winners</strong></h2>
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<tbody>
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<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Michael Schumacher</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Germany</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Lewis Hamilton</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">United Kingdom</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">2007 (Fuji), 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Sebastian Vettel</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Germany</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">2009, 2010, 2012, 2013</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Ayrton Senna</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Brazil</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">1988, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Gerhard Berger</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Austria</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">1987, 1991</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Damon Hill</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">United Kingdom</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">1994, 1996</td>
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<tr>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Mika Hakkinen</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Finland</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">1998, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Fernando Alonso</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">Spain</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="148">2006, 2008 (Fuji)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3 style="text-align: left"><strong>Past Constructors Winners</strong></h3>
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<td width="148">McLaren</td>
<td width="148">1977, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2011</td>
</tr>
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<td width="148">Ferrari</td>
<td width="148">1987, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004</td>
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<td width="148">Mercedes</td>
<td width="148">2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019</td>
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<td width="148">Red Bull</td>
<td width="148">2009, 2010, 2012, 2013</td>
</tr>
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<td width="148">Williams</td>
<td width="148">1992, 1994, 1996</td>
</tr>
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<td width="148">Renault</td>
<td width="148">2006, 2008</td>
</tr>
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<h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Japanese Grand Prix Circuit Details?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">The Suzuka Circuit is a 5.807-kilometer circuit, in the figure of number 8. The circuit has been modified four times since it was built in 1962.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">In 1983, a chicane was put at the last curve to slow the cars into the pit straight. Similarly, the Degner curve was made into two corners instead of one long curve. The circuit was also made considerably safer by adding more crash barriers, more run-off areas, and removing straw bales leading into vegetation.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">In 2002, the chicane was slightly modified, 130R was also modified and some of the snake curves were made a bit straighter and faster.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Where to watch</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">In India, the practice sessions, qualifying and the race will be broadcast on the Star Sports network. In Africa, Supersport is in charge of broadcast while in Asia and Australia, Fox Sports handles the broadcast. Canada has RDS while China telecasts the race on CCTV.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">France relies of TF1 and Canal+ for their Formula One telecast. Germany, Austria and Switzerland have RTL Germany to thank. Italians who cannot travel to Monza can watchi on Sky Italia. Spain and Andorra have Movistar, while the United Kingdom has Channel 4 and Sky Sports. USA also shows the race on ESPN.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Japanese Grand Prix Tickets?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">Tickets are mostly available on the <a href="https://tickets.formula1.com/en/f1-3309-japan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">official Formula One website</a>.</p>

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SUZUKA, JAPAN: Michael Schumacher of Germany and Mercedes GP announces his retirement at the end of the season during previews for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Japanese Grand Prix &#8211; 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track The Japanese Grand Prix traditionally marks the culmination of the Asian leg of the Formula One calendar. The race is held at the Suzuka Circuit, as has been the case since 1987. Since then, it has been a regular feature in the Formula One?World Championship. However, the Japanese Grand Prix was held at the Fuji Speedway in 2007 and 2008. The McLaren team has thrived here, having taken nine wins, with Ferrari in second with seven and Mercedes with six. Mercedes have been on a streak since 2014, winning last year&#8217;s event to keep up their unblemished record in the turbo-hybrid era. Significant Events The Japanese Grand Prix was the scene for several significant events. First and foremost, in 1989, controversy erupted when Ayrton Senna and teammate Alain Prost collided at the chicane. At the start, Prost got away much faster than Senna and?negated the Brazilian&#8217;s pole position advantage. In fact, Senna&#8217;s start was so poor that Gerhard Berger got alongside him from third. However, Senna&#8217;s McLaren had the inside line into the first corner, and he managed to keep the Ferrari behind him. At the chicane, Prost braked, and Senna dived alongside the Frenchman. However, Prost moved across the track to block his path. Neither driver gave an inch, and the two collided just before the apex of the turn. In 2005, Kimi Raikkonen clinched a win after a titanic battle with Renault&#8217;s Giancarlo Fisichella. The latter took a comfortable lead while Alonso and R?ikk?nen were putting pressure on Michael Schumacher. After they passed the German, Alonso chased after Raikkonen, while he was stuck behind Webber and Button. Fisichella looked the odds on favorite, but after the final round of pitstops, Raikkonen had a clear track. What followed next was a series of fastest laps, before he pitted. By then he was only five seconds behind Fisichella and was closing on the Renault. The Finn was now right on the tail of race leader Fisichella. With three laps to go, Fisichella went defensive under braking at the Casio Triangle, which allowed R?ikk?nen to get a tow on the pit straight. Fisichella defended but the story repeated next lap, and this time R?ikk?nen was able to get past around the outside of turn 1 of the final lap. Finally, in 2000, Michael Schumacher took his third win in Japan and his first title. While the Suzuka circuit has witnessed countless commendable drives and records being broken, it is also the scene of one of the most tragic events in recent F1 history. At the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, Jules Bianchi suffered a fatal crash in treacherous conditions at Suzuka. The Frenchman&#8217;s demise often acts as a stark reminder of the unforgiving nature of the Suzuka circuit. Valtteri Bottas won last year&#8217;s Suzuka race after a brilliant start following pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel&#8217;s false start. Past Winners  Michael Schumacher Germany 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004  Lewis Hamilton United Kingdom 2007 (Fuji), 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018  Sebastian Vettel Germany 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013  Ayrton Senna Brazil 1988, 1993  Gerhard Berger Austria 1987, 1991  Damon Hill United Kingdom 1994, 1996  Mika Hakkinen Finland 1998, 1999  Fernando Alonso Spain 2006, 2008 (Fuji)      Past Constructors Winners  McLaren 1977, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2011  Ferrari 1987, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004  Mercedes 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019  Red Bull 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013  Williams 1992, 1994, 1996  Renault 2006, 2008      Japanese Grand Prix Circuit Details? The Suzuka Circuit is a 5.807-kilometer circuit, in the figure of number 8. The circuit has been modified four times since it was built in 1962. In 1983, a chicane was put at the last curve to slow the cars into the pit straight. Similarly, the Degner curve was made into two corners instead of one long curve. The circuit was also made considerably safer by adding more crash barriers, more run-off areas, and removing straw bales leading into vegetation. In 2002, the chicane was slightly modified, 130R was also modified and some of the snake curves were made a bit straighter and faster. Where to watch In India, the practice sessions, qualifying and the race will be broadcast on the Star Sports network. In Africa, Supersport is in charge of broadcast while in Asia and Australia, Fox Sports handles the broadcast. Canada has RDS while China telecasts the race on CCTV. France relies of TF1 and Canal+ for their Formula One telecast. Germany, Austria and Switzerland have RTL Germany to thank. Italians who cannot travel to Monza can watchi on Sky Italia. Spain and Andorra have Movistar, while the United Kingdom has Channel 4 and Sky Sports. USA also shows the race on ESPN. Japanese Grand Prix Tickets? Tickets are mostly available on the official Formula One website.

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<h2>McLaren: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car updates</h2>
The Woking-based outfit is the second oldest F1 team, after Ferrari. Like their Italian rivals, they too are drenched with glory. They first raced in Formula One in 1966, 16 years after Ferrari made their debut.

The British team has produced seven World Champions during their tenure in Formula One. Like Ferrari, three of those champions have won multiple times. They are <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ayrton-senna/">Alain Prost</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ayrton-senna/">Ayrton Senna</a>, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/mika-hakkinen/">Mika Hakkinen</a>. Other champions are Emerson Fittipaldi, Niki Lauda, James Hunt, and Lewis Hamilton.

Their current drivers for 2020 are <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carlos-sainz/">Carlos Sainz Jr</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lando-norris/">Lando Norris</a>.

For the 2021 season, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniel-ricciardo/">Daniel Ricciardo</a> and Lando Norris will drive the McLaren.
<h2><strong>On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
In the team?s debut year, team founder and driver, Bruce McLaren scored points in the team?s third race and the championship?s fourth race. He ended up sixth in the team?s home race at Brands Hatch. Moreover, he bagged the team?s maiden win, two years later at the Belgian Grand Prix.

The first Constructors' Championship was claimed by Brazilian driver Emerson Fittipaldi, Denny Hulme, Mike Hailwood, David Hobbs, and Jochen Mass in 1974. This was followed by Niki Lauda and Alain Prost winning in 1984 and 1985. In 1988 and 1989, it was the partnership of Prost and Ayrton Senna that brought the Constructors' Championship home.

Then, Senna and Gerhard Berger took the Constructors' title in 1990 and 1991. In 1998, it was David Coulthard and Mika Hakkinen?s turn to win, clinching what became McLaren's last constructor?s title.

[caption id="attachment_379135" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-379135 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200916184621/Sainz-and-Norris-Mugello.jpg" alt="McLaren drivers Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris during the Tuscan Grand Prix Press Conference" width="1920" height="1184" /> Formula One F1 - Tuscan Grand Prix - Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy - September 10, 2020 McLaren's Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lando Norris during a press conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS??ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES[/caption]

The Woking-based outfit has entered 884 races over the course of more than five decades in F1. The team has picked up eight Constructors' Championship sand 12 Drivers' Championships, with its last Championship triumph in 2008, thanks to Lewis Hamilton.

McLaren has won 182 races and scored 488 podiums, resulting in an enormous tally of 5555.5 points. The team is currently having one of its best seasons in F1 in the turbo-hybrid era, having picked up two podiums already.
<h2>When did McLaren enter F1?</h2>
The McLaren F1 team made its Formula 1 debut at the 1966 Monaco Grand Prix and was officially founded on 2nd September 1966.

[caption id="attachment_478035" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-478035" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-12-12T111054Z_1171044023_UP1EGCC0V26LB_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="Lando Norris at Abu dhabi" width="1920" height="1307" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - McLaren's Lando Norris during practice Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace[/caption]
<h2><strong>McLaren?s Sponsors</strong></h2>
The McLaren F1 team?s current <a href="https://www.mclaren.com/racing/partners/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sponsors</a> include A Better Tomorrow, Splunk, Dell, DarkTrace, Huski Chocolate, Hilton, and Coca Cola to name a few.
<h2><strong>Charities</strong></h2>
The Woking marquee has come out in <a href="https://www.mclaren.com/group/about/corporate-social-responsibility/supporting-good-causes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">support</a> of BBC?s Children in Need charity. Other causes that they support are the Starlight Children?s Foundation, White Lodge Centre, and Woking &amp; Sam Beare Hospices.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Founded</strong></td>
<td width="319">1963</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Owner</strong></td>
<td width="319">Bruce McLaren</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Number of Titles</strong></td>
<td width="319">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Prize Money Won</strong></td>
<td width="319">100 ?million (2019)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Base</strong></td>
<td width="319">Woking</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Official website</strong></td>
<td width="319">https://www.mclaren.com/racing/</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Drivers</strong></td>
<td width="319">Daniel Ricciardo, Lando Norris</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Test Drivers</strong></td>
<td width="319">Oliver Turvey, Will Stevens</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Engine</strong></td>
<td width="319">Mercedes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Tires</strong></td>
<td width="319">Pirelli</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Formula One F1 &#8211; Tuscan Grand Prix &#8211; Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy &#8211; September 11, 2020 McLaren&#8217;s Lando Norris during practice Miguel Medina/Pool via REUTERS McLaren: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car updates The Woking-based outfit is the second oldest F1 team, after Ferrari. Like their Italian rivals, they too are drenched with glory. They first raced in Formula One in 1966, 16 years after Ferrari made their debut. The British team has produced seven World Champions during their tenure in Formula One. Like Ferrari, three of those champions have won multiple times. They are Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, and Mika Hakkinen. Other champions are Emerson Fittipaldi, Niki Lauda, James Hunt, and Lewis Hamilton. Their current drivers for 2020 are Carlos Sainz Jr and Lando Norris. For the 2021 season, Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris will drive the McLaren. On-track Achievements In the team?s debut year, team founder and driver, Bruce McLaren scored points in the team?s third race and the championship?s fourth race. He ended up sixth in the team?s home race at Brands Hatch. Moreover, he bagged the team?s maiden win, two years later at the Belgian Grand Prix. The first Constructors&#8217; Championship was claimed by Brazilian driver Emerson Fittipaldi, Denny Hulme, Mike Hailwood, David Hobbs, and Jochen Mass in 1974. This was followed by Niki Lauda and Alain Prost winning in 1984 and 1985. In 1988 and 1989, it was the partnership of Prost and Ayrton Senna that brought the Constructors&#8217; Championship home. Then, Senna and Gerhard Berger took the Constructors&#8217; title in 1990 and 1991. In 1998, it was David Coulthard and Mika Hakkinen?s turn to win, clinching what became McLaren&#8217;s last constructor?s title. Formula One F1 &#8211; Tuscan Grand Prix &#8211; Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy &#8211; September 10, 2020 McLaren&#8217;s Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lando Norris during a press conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS??ATTENTION EDITORS &#8211; THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES The Woking-based outfit has entered 884 races over the course of more than five decades in F1. The team has picked up eight Constructors&#8217; Championship sand 12 Drivers&#8217; Championships, with its last Championship triumph in 2008, thanks to Lewis Hamilton. McLaren has won 182 races and scored 488 podiums, resulting in an enormous tally of 5555.5 points. The team is currently having one of its best seasons in F1 in the turbo-hybrid era, having picked up two podiums already. When did McLaren enter F1? The McLaren F1 team made its Formula 1 debut at the 1966 Monaco Grand Prix and was officially founded on 2nd September 1966. Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; McLaren&#8217;s Lando Norris during practice Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace McLaren?s Sponsors The McLaren F1 team?s current sponsors include A Better Tomorrow, Splunk, Dell, DarkTrace, Huski Chocolate, Hilton, and Coca Cola to name a few. Charities The Woking marquee has come out in support of BBC?s Children in Need charity. Other causes that they support are the Starlight Children?s Foundation, White Lodge Centre, and Woking &amp; Sam Beare Hospices.  Founded 1963  Owner Bruce McLaren  Number of Titles 8  Prize Money Won 100 ?million (2019)  Base Woking  Official website https://www.mclaren.com/racing/  Drivers Daniel Ricciardo, Lando Norris  Test Drivers Oliver Turvey, Will Stevens  Engine Mercedes  Tires Pirelli

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<h2>Renault: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates</h2>
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 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a>. 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 <a href="https://group.renault.com/en/news-on-air/news/120-years-of-brand-identity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">diamond</a>.
<h2><strong>On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
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.
<h2>When did Renault last win in F1?</h2>
Renault's last win in F1 remains the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix, won by Fernando Alonso.

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<h2>Best Moments of Renault F1 team</h2>

<h2>Which F1 teams use Renault engines?</h2>
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.
<h2><strong>Renault?s Sponsors</strong></h2>
Renault are currently <a href="https://www.renaultsport.com/-formule-1-partners-.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">partnered</a> 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.
<h2>Renault's charities and foundations</h2>
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 <a href="https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-renault-horner-unthinkable-scenario/4787716/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">working</a> side by side with Red Bull at the latter's Milton-Keynes factory in the UK.
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<td width="319"><strong>Founded</strong></td>
<td width="319">1977</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Owner</strong></td>
<td width="319">Louis Renault</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Number of Titles</strong></td>
<td width="319">2</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Prize Money Won</strong></td>
<td width="319">47.3 million</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Base</strong></td>
<td width="319">Enstone, Viry</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Official Website</strong></td>
<td width="319">https://www.renaultsport.com/-Formule-1-330-.html</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Drivers</strong></td>
<td width="319">Esteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Test Drivers</strong></td>
<td width="319">TBA</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Engine</strong></td>
<td width="319">Renault</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Tires</strong></td>
<td width="319">Pirelli</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

Renault

Formula One F1 &#8211; Tuscan Grand Prix &#8211; Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy &#8211; September 12, 2020 Renault&#8217;s Daniel Ricciardo during practice Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon 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&#8217;s 2020 driver lineup consists of former Red Bull star Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon. Renault&#8217;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&#8217;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. Formula One F1 &#8211; Tuscan Grand Prix &#8211; Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy &#8211; Renault&#8217;s Daniel Ricciardo in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon 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&#8217;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&#8217;s last win in F1 remains the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix, won by Fernando Alonso. Formula One F1 &#8211; Tuscan Grand Prix &#8211; Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy &#8211; September 10, 2020 Renault&#8217;s Esteban Ocon and Daniel Ricciardo during a press conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS??ATTENTION EDITORS &#8211; THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES 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&#8217;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&#8217;s charities and foundations Responding to the UK government&#8217;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 &#8216;Project Pitlane&#8221; and even saw Renault working side by side with Red Bull at the latter&#8217;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

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