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    2019 Pre-Season Test 1, Day One
    18 February 2019

    2019 Pre-Season Test 1, Day One

    Launch 2019 - Q&A with Cyril Abiteboul
    15 February 2019

    Launch 2019 - Q&A with Cyril Abiteboul

    Launch 2019 - Q&A with Rémi Taffin
    14 February 2019

    Launch 2019 - Q&A with Rémi Taffin

    Launch 2019 - Q&A with Nick Chester
    14 February 2019

    Launch 2019 - Q&A with Nick Chester

    Launch 2019 - Q&A with Daniel Ricciardo
    13 February 2019

    Launch 2019 - Q&A with Daniel Ricciardo

    Launch 2019 - Q&A with Nico Hülkenberg
    13 February 2019

    Launch 2019 - Q&A with Nico Hülkenberg

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    Australian Grand Prix
    15 - 17 March 2019

    Australian Grand Prix

    Bahrain Grand Prix
    29 - 31 March 2019

    Bahrain Grand Prix

    China Grand Prix
    12 - 14 April 2019

    China Grand Prix

    Azerbaijan Grand Prix
    26 - 28 April 2019

    Azerbaijan Grand Prix

    Spanish Grand Prix
    10 - 12 May 2019

    Spanish Grand Prix

    Monaco Grand-Prix
    23 - 26 May 2019

    Monaco Grand-Prix

    Canadian Grand Prix
    7 - 9 June 2019

    Canadian Grand Prix

    France Grand Prix
    21 - 23 June 2019

    France Grand Prix

    Austrian Grand-Prix
    28 - 30 June 2019

    Austrian Grand-Prix

    British Grand Prix
    12 - 14 July 2019

    British Grand Prix

    German Grand Prix
    26 - 28 July 2019

    German Grand Prix

    Hungarian Grand Prix
    2 - 4 August 2019

    Hungarian Grand Prix

    Belgian Grand Prix
    30 August 2019 - 1 September 2019

    Belgian Grand Prix

    Italian Grand-Prix
    6 - 8 September 2019

    Italian Grand-Prix

    Singapore Grand Prix
    20 - 22 September 2019

    Singapore Grand Prix

    Russian Grand Prix
    27 - 29 September 2019

    Russian Grand Prix

    Japanese Grand Prix
    11 - 13 October 2019

    Japanese Grand Prix

    Mexican Grand Prix
    25 - 27 October 2019

    Mexican Grand Prix

    United-States Grand Prix
    1 - 3 November 2019

    United-States Grand Prix

    Brazilian Grand Prix
    15 - 17 November 2019

    Brazilian Grand Prix

    Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
    29 November 2019 - 1 December 2019

    Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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    Nico Hülkenberg joins Renault Sport Formula One™ Team with an impressive racing career ahead of his eye-opening Formula 1 debut in 2010, with championship titles secured in Formula BMW, A1GP and the GP2 Series. Nico also achieved a pole position in his rookie F1 season and won at Le Mans on his debut, with Porsche in 2015. 2017 Nico was announced as a Renault Sport Formula One™ Team driver for 2017 in October 2016 and he will make his race debut for the team at the season-opening Australian (...)

    Nico Hülkenberg

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    Nico Hülkenberg joins Renault Sport Formula One™ Team with an impressive racing career ahead of his eye-opening Formula 1 debut in 2010, with championship titles secured in Formula BMW, A1GP and the GP2 Series. Nico also achieved a pole position in his rookie F1 season and won at Le Mans on his debut, with Porsche in 2015. 2017 Nico was announced as a Renault Sport Formula One™ Team driver for 2017 in October 2016 and he will make his race debut for the team at the season-opening Australian (...)

    Nico Hülkenberg

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    Cyril Abiteboul

    Cyril Abiteboul
    Managing Director

    Marcin Budkowski

    Marcin Budkowski
    Executive Director

    Nick Chester

    Nick Chester
    Chassis Technical Director

    Rémi Taffin

    Rémi Taffin
    Engine Technical Director

    Renault F1 Team consists of the Renault R.S.19 chassis, developed and manufactured in Enstone (United Kingdom), whilst the Renault E-Tech 19 power unit is developed in Viry-Châtillon (France).

    Renault R.S.19

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    Renault F1 Team consists of the Renault R.S.19 chassis, developed and manufactured in Enstone (United Kingdom), whilst the Renault E-Tech 19 power unit is developed in Viry-Châtillon (France).

    Renault R.S.19

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    Renault E-Tech 19

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    Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has a proud heritage of innovation and fuelling the dreams of pioneers.

    Castrol

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    Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has a proud heritage of innovation and fuelling the dreams of pioneers.

    Castrol

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    3D Systems provides comprehensive 3D products and services, including 3D printers, print materials, on-demand manufacturing services and digital design tools.

    3D Systems

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    The Renault Sport Academy was launched by Renault Sport Racing and Renault Sport Formula One Team in February 2016, tasked with continuing Renault’s rich heritage of developing young driver talent, with the aspiration of finding future Renault F1 Team World Champions.

    Introduction

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    The Renault Sport Academy was launched by Renault Sport Racing and Renault Sport Formula One Team in February 2016, tasked with continuing Renault’s rich heritage of developing young driver talent, with the aspiration of finding future Renault F1 Team World Champions.

    Introduction

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    Max Fewtrell

    Max Fewtrell
    FIA Formula 3 Championship, ART Grand Prix

    Christian Lundgaard

    Christian Lundgaard
    FIA Formula 3 Championship, ART Grand Prix

    Victor Martins

    Victor Martins
    Formula Renault Eurocup, MP Motorsport

    Anthoine Hubert

    Anthoine Hubert
    FIA Formula 2 Championship, Arden

    Guanyu Zhou

    Guanyu Zhou
    FIA Formula 2 Championship, UNI-Virtuosi Racing

    Caio Collet

    Caio Collet
    Formula Renault Eurocup, R-ace GP

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  • Sport Cars
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    • Mégane R.S., GT and GTline
      • Mégane R.S. Trophy
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      • Twingo GT
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    • Sandero R.S. and GTline
      • Sandero R.S. 2.0
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    Renault Sport Announces R.S. Days
    18 February 2019

    Renault Sport Announces R.S. Days

    Nico Hülkenberg answers your questions!
    27 December 2018

    Nico Hülkenberg answers your questions!

    Renault Sport takes centre stage in Essen
    14 December 2018

    Renault Sport takes centre stage in Essen

    R.S. Performance: everyday passion
    6 December 2018

    R.S. Performance: everyday passion

    The advent calendar made in Renault Sport!
    4 December 2018

    The advent calendar made in Renault Sport!

    Renault Sport Cars: driven by passion
    22 October 2018

    Renault Sport Cars: driven by passion

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    Trophy versions are known for their thoroughbred efficiency combining performance and accuracy.
    Look forward to even greater performance and a sportier design from the newest Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy
    offered with the choice of a manual or dual-clutch EDC gearbox, and equipped with a new version of the 1.8-litre turbo engine, power is increased to 300hp through superior upgrades to the turbo and exhaust system.
    As standard, New Mégane R.S. Trophy comes with a Cup chassis, bi-material (...)

    More powerful

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    Trophy versions are known for their thoroughbred efficiency combining performance and accuracy.
    Look forward to even greater performance and a sportier design from the newest Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy
    offered with the choice of a manual or dual-clutch EDC gearbox, and equipped with a new version of the 1.8-litre turbo engine, power is increased to 300hp through superior upgrades to the turbo and exhaust system.
    As standard, New Mégane R.S. Trophy comes with a Cup chassis, bi-material (...)

    More powerful

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    Combining efficiency, agility and stability, New Mégane R.S chassis is jam-packed with motorsports cutting-edge technology: 4CONTROL system, independent pivot front-axle and suspension with hydraulic compression stops.
    Ever more efficient, New Mégane R.S benefits from the know-how of Renault Sport in adapting motorsports technologies to deliver spectacular results and give you full control, as all generations of Mégane R.S.
    Suitable for all enthusiasts, New Mégane R.S. comes in four versions, (...)

    Pure performance

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    The latest Mégane range is topped by a GT version whose design is inspired by the genes of Renault Sport.

    With its balanced proportions, distinctive lighting signature and dynamic and sensual styling, New Mégane GT has an instantly seductive appeal. Its unique Blue Iron paintwork, broad, sculpted shoulders and precise, taut lines lend it an elegant yet sporty touch. Stand out from the crowd and get behind the wheel..

    Design

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    The design of the new MÉGANE Estate GT blends dynamism with elegance. The lowest vehicle in its class, it also has the widest track to increase its feeling of solidity on the road.

    Design

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    The new Mégane GT-Line combines sporty exterior styling with an interior design pack that is also available for certain versions of the new Mégane.

    Design

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    The R.S. Line brings the All-new Clio more sporty design attributes. Feel the spirit of Renault’s motorsport heritage.

    the all-new Renault icon

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    A unique and distinctive design is the trademark GT-Line. Set yourself apart with an exclusive sporty look. With its signature Iron Blue paintwork (available depending on the country), the Clio GT-Line wears an athletic look that is instantly appealing.

    Sophistication and sportiness

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    Before being fun to drive, TWINGO GT procures a sense of excitement at first glance. Thanks to its 17-inch wheel rims and reduced ride height, the very full wheel arches create visual harmony with a decidedly sporty feel.

    A design inspired by the Twin’Run concept car

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    Before being fun to drive, TWINGO GT procures a sense of excitement at first glance. Thanks to its 17-inch wheel rims and reduced ride height, the very full wheel arches create visual harmony with a decidedly sporty feel.

    A design inspired by the Twin’Run concept car

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    The car features sporty lines and distinctive Renault Sport styling cues, which include an R.S.-badged grille; a model-specific front bumper incorporating an F1-style blade; LED daytime running lights; extended side sills; a rear bumper incorporating a diffuser and twin exhaust pipes; and model-specific 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels. The interior is just as sporty thanks to R.S.-badging on the seats and steering wheel, which was designed with sporty driving in mind.

    The Latin Hot Hatch

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    The car features sporty lines and distinctive Renault Sport styling cues, which include an R.S.-badged grille; a model-specific front bumper incorporating an F1-style blade; LED daytime running lights; extended side sills; a rear bumper incorporating a diffuser and twin exhaust pipes; and model-specific 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels. The interior is just as sporty thanks to R.S.-badging on the seats and steering wheel, which was designed with sporty driving in mind.

    The Latin Hot Hatch

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    Designed in Brazil by the Sao Paulo design studio, the New Sandero GT-Line stands apart from the rest of the Sandero range and finds common ground with the Sandero R.S. 2.0. thanks to its sporty styling

    A sporty exterior

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  • eSports
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      • Stay up to date with the latest Renault Sport Team Vitality news
    • Introduction
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      • Renault in eSports
      • eSports, a fast expanding economy
      • video
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    • Team
      • Rocket League
      • F1 eSports Series
    • Renault s’engage dans l’eSports
    • Competitions
      • Principales
    • Les Compétitions officielles
    • Calendar of Competitions
    Stay up to date with the latest Renault Sport Team Vitality news

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    Stay up to date with the latest Renault Sport Team Vitality news

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    The links between motorsport and video game competitions are undeniable: passion, emotion and performance.
    Those are the ingredients that bring together motor sport fans as well as video game and eSports fans, across generations.
    To celebrate this common passion, Renault and Team Vitality have created a new entity dedicated to motorsports video games competitions: Renault Sport Team Vitality.
    Team Vitality is the most successful French team in Europe, number 1 in France and winner of (...)

    Renault in eSports

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    eSports, a fast expanding economy

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    Our partnership with Team Vitality

    Renault s’engage dans l’eSports

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    Gfinity is the prestigious British competition dedicated to electronic sports.

    Gfinity Elite Series

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    Gfinity is the prestigious British competition dedicated to electronic sports.

    Gfinity Elite Series

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    Renault Sport Team Vitality is involved in professional video games competitions.

    Les Compétitions officielles

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    Calendar of Competitions

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  • Sport Series
    • News
    • Formula Renault
      • Photo Gallery
      • Formula Renault 2.0 ASIA
      • Formula Renault 2.0 NEC
    • Clio Cup
      • Clio Cup
      • Clio Cup Italy
      • Clio Cup China
      • Clio Cup Spain
      • Clio Cup Sweden
      • Clio Cup UK
      • Clio Cup Benelux
      • Clio Cup Central Europe
    • Clio R3T
      • Clio R3T Trophies
      • Photo Gallery
      • Clio R3T Trophy France
      • Clio R3T ALPS Trophy
      • Clio R3T Iberia Trophy
      • Clio R3T Italy Trophy
    • Accessories

    New Formula Renault has arrived!
    1 February 2019

    New Formula Renault has arrived!

    GP Extreme joins the Formula Renault Eurocup
    10 January 2019

    GP Extreme joins the Formula Renault Eurocup

    A very promising new generation!
    9 January 2019

    A very promising new generation!

    The Formula Renault accelerating towards 2019
    21 December 2018

    The Formula Renault accelerating towards 2019

    A breakthrough year for Florian Bernardi
    18 December 2018

    A breakthrough year for Florian Bernardi

    A duel of generations: Olivier Delaporte and Guillaume Jean
    14 December 2018

    A duel of generations: Olivier Delaporte and Guillaume Jean

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    Sometimes as young as 16, the drivers in the Formula Renault Eurocup field are confronted with an extremely competitive environment in which they will learn the basics of their trade: how to handle the pressure of competition while getting the most out of their single-seater: This is where the drivers learn the bases!

    Formule Renault Eurocup

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    Photo Gallery

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    Formula Renault 2.0 ASIA

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    Formula Renault 2.0 NEC

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    Possessing all the qualities of its predecessor, the Renault Clio Renault sport 200 EDC, the Clio Cup rewrites the rules when it comes to a hothatch development series. Having brought this competition class into the world nearly 50 years ago , Renault Sport Racing has drawn on it’s know-how and expertise in creating a modern, high-performance and economical car that is accessible for track-day enthusiasts.

    Clio Cup

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    Possessing all the qualities of its predecessor, the Renault Clio Renault sport 200 EDC, the Clio Cup rewrites the rules when it comes to a hothatch development series. Having brought this competition class into the world nearly 50 years ago , Renault Sport Racing has drawn on it’s know-how and expertise in creating a modern, high-performance and economical car that is accessible for track-day enthusiasts.

    Clio Cup

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    Clio Cup Italy

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    Clio Cup China

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    Clio Cup Spain

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    Clio Cup Sweden

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    Clio Cup UK

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    Clio Cup Benelux

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    Clio Cup Central Europe

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    For the 3rd consecutive season, Clio R3T will be one of the stars of national rallies thanks to trophies organized in France, ALPS, Italia and Iberia. The calendars and prizes awarded have been reviewed in order to meet the expectations of the drivers and teams.

    Clio R3T Trophies

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    For the 3rd consecutive season, Clio R3T will be one of the stars of national rallies thanks to trophies organized in France, ALPS, Italia and Iberia. The calendars and prizes awarded have been reviewed in order to meet the expectations of the drivers and teams.

    Clio R3T Trophies

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    Photo Gallery

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    Six rounds of the French Rally Championship Stability is in order, because of the success met during the past years by the Trophy. With a guaranteed technical and sporting equity, the drivers will be able to compete on equal terms in six of the most beautiful events of the French Rally Championship 2017: Touquet, Antibes, Rouergue, Mont Blanc, Heart of France and the Var. Only five results will count towards the final standings. At each event, the drivers will be rewarded with points for (...)

    Clio R3T Trophy France

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    Contact
    BZ CONSULT
    Mr. Brice Zufferey
    Tel.: +41 798 322 392
    direction@bzconsult.ch More informations on www.clior3.com FacebookCalendar
    • 22 - 23 april 2016 - Rallye du Critérium Jurassien - Suisse
    • 26 - 28 may 2016 - Rallye du Chablais - Suisse
    • 8 - 10 july 2016 - Rallye Bourgogne / Côte Chalonnaise - France
    • 1 - 3 september 2016 - Rallye Mont-Blanc Morzine - France
    • 20 - 22 october 2016 - Rallye International du Valais - Suisse
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    Clio R3T ALPS Trophy

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    Contact
    RENAULT Espagne
    Mr. Markel De Zabaleta
    Telf.: +34 91 374 10 23
    Mov. : +34 678 012 104
    markel.de-zabaleta-garmendia@renault.com Calendar
    Rally Islas Canarias (10-12 March)
    Rally Castelo Branco (Portugal) (23-24 April)
    Rally Ferrol (6-7 May)
    Rally Ourense (17-18 June)
    Rally Princesa de Asturias (9-10 September)
    Rally Comunidad de Madrid (18-19 November) Sporting and Technical Regulations
    2016 Technical regulation
    2016 Sporting regulation IBERIA Trophy registrationOfficial (...)

    Clio R3T Iberia Trophy

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    SPORT TEAM EQUIPMENT
    Mr. Guglielmo Giacomello
    Tel.: +39 335 607 4485
    competizioni@sporteamequipment.it Calendar
    Rally II Ciocco (18-20 March)
    Rally San Remo (06-09 April)
    Rally Targa Florio (6-8 May)
    Rally Friuli Venezia Giulia (26-28 August)
    Rally Di Roma Capital (23-25 september)
    Rally 2 Valli (14-16 october) Official Partner Sparco

    Clio R3T Italy Trophy

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    See the competition parts catalogues on closed road and circuit.

    Warning : Spare parts are reserved for a usage on closed road and on circuit. Renault declines any responsibility in case of not appropriate use.

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  • Legacy
    • Renault 40 CV
      • Introduction
      • Renault 40 CV (1926)
    • Renault Nervasport des Records
      • Introduction
      • Renault Nervasport: the record-breaker (1934)
    • Renault 8 Gordini
      • Introduction
      • Renault 8 Gordini (1966)
    • Renault 17 Groupe 5
      • Introduction
      • Renault 17 Groupe 5 (1974)
    • Renault R.S.01
      • Introduction
      • Renault RS01 (1977)
    • Renault 20 Dakar
      • Introduction
      • Renault 20 Dakar (1982)
    • Renault 5 Maxi Turbo
      • Introduction
      • Renault Maxi 5 Turbo (1985)
    • Renault 21 4x4
      • Introduction
      • Renault 21 Superproduction (1988)
    • Williams Renault FW14
      • Introduction
      • Williams Renault FW14 (1992)
    • Renault Clio Williams
      • Introduction
      • Renault Clio Williams (1993)
    • Renault Spider
      • Introduction
      • Renault Spider (1995)
    • Renault Laguna BTCC
      • Introduction
      • Renault Laguna BTCC (1997)
    • Renault R25
      • Introduction
      • Renault R25 (2005)
    • Renault Mégane R26.R
      • Introduction
      • Renault Mégane R26.R (2008)
    • Renault Clio Cup
      • Introduction
      • Renault Clio Cup (1991 - present)

    In the 1920s, almost every car manufacturer went to great lengths to try and break speed records. Renault decided to take up the challenge with its large 40 CV fitted with a huge, nine-litre plus engine. This beast of a car broke the single lap record at a speed of 178.475kph and the 24-hour record at an average speed of 141.03kph, despite using about a hundred tyres! A few months later, Plessier and Gartfield came up with a more streamlined design for the car. Pit stops were also worked on (...)

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    In the 1920s, almost every car manufacturer went to great lengths to try and break speed records. Renault decided to take up the challenge with its large 40 CV fitted with a huge, nine-litre plus engine. This beast of a car broke the single lap record at a speed of 178.475kph and the 24-hour record at an average speed of 141.03kph, despite using about a hundred tyres! A few months later, Plessier and Gartfield came up with a more streamlined design for the car. Pit stops were also worked on (...)

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    In the 1920s, almost every car manufacturer went to great lengths to try and break speed records. Renault succeeded in joining the race with the 40CV.
    Between the first and second world wars, every self-respecting car manufacturer felt obliged to try and set some kind of speed record. In France, the Linas-Montlhéry track was host to many an attempt and it was at this Île-de-France circuit that Renault held its first campaign in 1925.
    Renault had just the car for the job in its quest for (...)

    Renault 40 CV (1926)

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    With the Nervasport des Records, Renault produced a car with the sole aim of breaking speed records. A single-seater car with a rocket-like profile somewhat reminiscent of an aeroplane: a long bonnet, rounded at the front, with a tapered rear…
    Powered by an eight-cylinder, 4,825cc engine, the Nervasport headed onto the Montlhéry racetrack on 3 April 1934 for a 48-hour race, with four drivers taking it in turns to complete three-hour stints. On 5 April 1934, the car crossed the line having (...)

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    With the Nervasport des Records, Renault produced a car with the sole aim of breaking speed records. A single-seater car with a rocket-like profile somewhat reminiscent of an aeroplane: a long bonnet, rounded at the front, with a tapered rear…
    Powered by an eight-cylinder, 4,825cc engine, the Nervasport headed onto the Montlhéry racetrack on 3 April 1934 for a 48-hour race, with four drivers taking it in turns to complete three-hour stints. On 5 April 1934, the car crossed the line having (...)

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    Ten or so years after the world records set by the Renault 40CV, Louis Renault asked his teams to come up with another record-breaking car. Mission accomplished with the Nervasport, the record-breaker!
    The specifications for the Nervasport des Records were pretty straightforward: the engine would be taken from the assembly line, the body supported by a wooden frame on a standard chassis and the bodywork designed purely with speed in mind.
    The aerodynamic design of the car was entrusted to (...)

    Renault Nervasport: the record-breaker (1934)

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    Introduced in 1964 and based on the R8 Major, the Gordini laid the foundations of a principle that is still hard coded into the DNA of Renault Sport: the affordable sports car. Very quickly, this little stunner became one the most popular sports models ever made by Renault, which is hardly surprising given its unbeatable price and the magic touch of the "wizard" Amédée Gordini, who almost doubled the power of the original engine. In 1966, a facelift saw the 1,108cc engine replaced by a (...)

    Introduction

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    Introduced in 1964 and based on the R8 Major, the Gordini laid the foundations of a principle that is still hard coded into the DNA of Renault Sport: the affordable sports car. Very quickly, this little stunner became one the most popular sports models ever made by Renault, which is hardly surprising given its unbeatable price and the magic touch of the "wizard" Amédée Gordini, who almost doubled the power of the original engine. In 1966, a facelift saw the 1,108cc engine replaced by a (...)

    Introduction

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    The Renault 8 Gordini was one the most popular sports models ever made by Renault, offering a truly unbeatable weight-to-price-to-performance ratio that turned it into one of the brand’s iconic models.
    An icon for an entire generation, the Renault 8 Gordini laid the foundations of a principle that is still hard coded into the DNA of Renault Sport: the affordable sports car.
    Although "Gorde" – as it was affectionately known – was based on the Renault 8 Major when it was first introduced in (...)

    Renault 8 Gordini (1966)

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    Following the glorious age of the Alpines, Renault turned its attention to rallying with the Renault 17. Between 1972 and 1975, it competed in rallies on behalf of the brand and became the first Renault model to win a World Championship event when Jean-Luc Thérier and Christian Delferrier finished first at the 1974 Press on Regardless Rally. In addition to this unprecedented success in the United States, the fourteen official cars prepared at the factory gradually benefited from the (...)

    Introduction

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    Following the glorious age of the Alpines, Renault turned its attention to rallying with the Renault 17. Between 1972 and 1975, it competed in rallies on behalf of the brand and became the first Renault model to win a World Championship event when Jean-Luc Thérier and Christian Delferrier finished first at the 1974 Press on Regardless Rally. In addition to this unprecedented success in the United States, the fourteen official cars prepared at the factory gradually benefited from the (...)

    Introduction

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    Following the glorious age of the Alpines, Renault turned its attention to rallying with the Renault 17. The Group 5 version of the car became the first Renault model to win a round of the FIA World Rally Championship.
    Mass-market sports car, the Renault 17 was tasked with representing the brand at rallies throughout the world.
    In all, fourteen models were prepared at the factory. Although the base of the production car was retained, the use of new technologies meant that its weight was (...)

    Renault 17 Groupe 5 (1974)

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    Initially nicknamed the Little Yellow Teapot in the UK because of the tendency of its 1.5-litre V6 turbo engine to produce clouds of white smoke following mechanical issues, the RS01 was above all the first Renault single-seater to take part in the Formula 1TM world championship.
    It was also the first time that a turbocharged engine had appeared in the history of Formula 1TM. Up to that point, competing teams used V8 and V12 engines exclusively, which were larger and used more fuel, but (...)

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    Initially nicknamed the Little Yellow Teapot in the UK because of the tendency of its 1.5-litre V6 turbo engine to produce clouds of white smoke following mechanical issues, the RS01 was above all the first Renault single-seater to take part in the Formula 1TM world championship.
    It was also the first time that a turbocharged engine had appeared in the history of Formula 1TM. Up to that point, competing teams used V8 and V12 engines exclusively, which were larger and used more fuel, but (...)

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    In 1977, Renault caused quite a stir in the world of F1. It made its debut in the World Championship with a technology that would revolutionise motorsport’s leading category: the turbocharged engine.
    In 1973, Renault focused on developing a V6 2.0-litre engine that turned out to be competitive very quickly in the prestigious European Two-Litre Sports Car Championship. Renault then joined the World Championship, introducing a turbocharged version of the V6. Everywhere they went, the turbo (...)

    Renault RS01 (1977)

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    In 1979, Claude and Bernard Marreau caused a stir at the Paris-Dakar rally by placing their modest little Renault 4 just behind the leaders. Three years later, the two brothers had another go with a car they had designed themselves: a four-wheel drive Renault 20 prototype fitted with a turbo engine. Their navigation and driving skills, coupled with the qualities of the car, saw them beat the big favourites in the Ladas and Mercedes. Having beaten almost 400 competitors, the Marreau brothers (...)

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    In 1979, Claude and Bernard Marreau caused a stir at the Paris-Dakar rally by placing their modest little Renault 4 just behind the leaders. Three years later, the two brothers had another go with a car they had designed themselves: a four-wheel drive Renault 20 prototype fitted with a turbo engine. Their navigation and driving skills, coupled with the qualities of the car, saw them beat the big favourites in the Ladas and Mercedes. Having beaten almost 400 competitors, the Marreau brothers (...)

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    Renault has ended up winning everywhere it has competed! In 1982, the Marreau brothers proved this timeless rule remained true when they secured a historic win on the legendary Paris-Dakar rally in their number 150 black, yellow and red Renault 20.
    In 1979, Claude and Bernard Marreau created a sensation at the Paris-Dakar rally. In their modest little Renault 4, the two brothers used all of their experience to rub shoulders with the larger Range Rovers, Toyotas and Volkswagens.
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    Renault 20 Dakar (1982)

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    With the turbocharged engine promising great things in F1™, Renault decided to extend this technology to its production range. The R5 Turbo racked up an impressive record in rallying. When the four-wheel drive cars became untouchable, the Renault 5 Maxi Turbo turned its attentions to tarmac, where it proved to be the absolute benchmark for two-wheel drive models. With only twenty units produced, this ultimate version possessed some incredible technological features: steel bodyshell, (...)

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    With the turbocharged engine promising great things in F1™, Renault decided to extend this technology to its production range. The R5 Turbo racked up an impressive record in rallying. When the four-wheel drive cars became untouchable, the Renault 5 Maxi Turbo turned its attentions to tarmac, where it proved to be the absolute benchmark for two-wheel drive models. With only twenty units produced, this ultimate version possessed some incredible technological features: steel bodyshell, (...)

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    A Group B legend, the Renault Maxi 5 Turbo was the epitome of Renault Sport expertise in the 1980s. Designed to become the benchmark in two-wheel cars on tarmac, the model would leave an indelible mark in the history of rallying over almost two decades.
    Amidst the then dominance of the four-wheel drive cars, Renault decided to set itself the challenge of adapting the potential of the turbocharged engine to its range of production cars. It also opted to do the same thing with its Renault 5 (...)

    Renault  Maxi 5 Turbo (1985)

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    Launched in October 1987 for the French Supertouring Championship, the Renault 21 4x4 project claimed its first podium finished barely five months later in its first race. In the end, Jean Ragnotti and Jean-Louis Bousquet went on to win six of the ten races on the calendar, an impressive, almost unbelievable feat given that the car represented a genuine technical revolution! Meticulous work had been done in wind tunnel testing on the car’s aerodynamics. Mechanically, the car featured a new (...)

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    Launched in October 1987 for the French Supertouring Championship, the Renault 21 4x4 project claimed its first podium finished barely five months later in its first race. In the end, Jean Ragnotti and Jean-Louis Bousquet went on to win six of the ten races on the calendar, an impressive, almost unbelievable feat given that the car represented a genuine technical revolution! Meticulous work had been done in wind tunnel testing on the car’s aerodynamics. Mechanically, the car featured a new (...)

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    Designed in record time to compete in the French Supertouring Championship, the Renault 21 Superproduction proved to be just as fast on track and quickly amassed a series of race wins.
    Launched in October 1987 for the French Supertouring Championship, the Renault 21 Superproduction claimed its first podium finish in March 1988, just over five months later!
    The car won ended up winning six of the ten races on the calendar, shared equally between Jean Ragnotti and Jean-Louis Bousquet. At (...)

    Renault 21 Superproduction (1988)

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    The Williams-Renault FW14 featured an innovative design, penned by a young Adrian Newey, with its semi-automatic gearbox and steering wheel-mounted controls, aerodynamics and formidable V10 RS3 engine. After a disappointing start to the 1991 season, Nigel Mansell began to win races and would soon challenge Ayrton Senna for the title. The second attempt would prove to be successful. In 1992, the Williams FW14B had a highly efficient active suspension system and even more radical (...)

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    The Williams-Renault FW14 featured an innovative design, penned by a young Adrian Newey, with its semi-automatic gearbox and steering wheel-mounted controls, aerodynamics and formidable V10 RS3 engine. After a disappointing start to the 1991 season, Nigel Mansell began to win races and would soon challenge Ayrton Senna for the title. The second attempt would prove to be successful. In 1992, the Williams FW14B had a highly efficient active suspension system and even more radical (...)

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    In 1991, the Williams-Renault FW14 marked a radical change in direction. Since Renault had returned to F1TM, the French manufacturer’s V10 engine powered the single-seaters of Sir Frank Williams’ team, which had just recruited Adrian Newey, a young engineer… An association that would go on to make history in the sport!
    Introduced at the United States Grand Prix, the Williams-Renault FW14 was the first car penned by Adrian Newey in his new team. The race car was a major upgrade, with a series (...)

    Williams Renault FW14 (1992)

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    A worthy addition to the prestigious list of Renault sports cars that began with the R8 Gordini, followed by the R5 Alpine and the Super 5 GT Turbo, the Clio Williams was the first in a long and distinguished line of Clio R.S. models.
    As well as celebrating the brand’s success in F1™ with Franck Williams’ team, the Clio Williams was also designed to race competitively. Indeed, to compete in Group A races, Renault need a two-litre engine car. It was therefore based on the unit of the Clio 16S (...)

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    A worthy addition to the prestigious list of Renault sports cars that began with the R8 Gordini, followed by the R5 Alpine and the Super 5 GT Turbo, the Clio Williams was the first in a long and distinguished line of Clio R.S. models.
    As well as celebrating the brand’s success in F1™ with Franck Williams’ team, the Clio Williams was also designed to race competitively. Indeed, to compete in Group A races, Renault need a two-litre engine car. It was therefore based on the unit of the Clio 16S (...)

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    In 1993, Renault produced a limited edition version of its Clio 16S in order to celebrate the F1™ World Championship title obtained with Williams in 1992. With its rallying performances, its striking blue paintwork and gold wheel rims, Renault’s latest little stunner did not take long to acquire iconic status…
    
In order to complete homologation of the Clio for Group A and N races, Renault need a two-litre engine. It therefore replaced the 1.8-litre, 140hp unit with a 2.0-litre, 150hp engine, (...)

    Renault Clio Williams (1993)

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    Highly atypical of the Renault range, the Spider was an uncompromising sports car. The Renault Spider caused quite a stir when it was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1995. Its slender, smooth and yet muscular profile was somewhat reminiscent of the Alpine models, exuding a sense of raw power and elegance. Featuring bucket seats and a roll hoop, but with no power steering, ABS or heating, the Spider was minimalist in the extreme and very much at home on a racetrack. The Trophy version (...)

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    Highly atypical of the Renault range, the Spider was an uncompromising sports car. The Renault Spider caused quite a stir when it was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1995. Its slender, smooth and yet muscular profile was somewhat reminiscent of the Alpine models, exuding a sense of raw power and elegance. Featuring bucket seats and a roll hoop, but with no power steering, ABS or heating, the Spider was minimalist in the extreme and very much at home on a racetrack. The Trophy version (...)

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    Highly atypical of the Renault range, the Renault Spider was an uncompromising sports car that eschewed any attempt at comfort, preferring to focus on thrills and pure driving pleasure.
    At the height of its success in Formula 1 with the V10 engines, Renault decided to take the bold step of producing a sports car. At the start of the decade, the Laguna concept car had explored the possibilities of a compact roadster with a rear mid-mounted engine.
    In May 1994, the first prototype was (...)

    Renault Spider (1995)

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    Having competed in the British Touring Cars Championship since 1993, Renault joined forces with Williams, its partner in F1™. Following an initial upgrade, the Laguna was then comprehensively overhauled with extensively developed aerodynamics and a two-litre, four-cylinder engine, with the power output extended to 295 hp by Sodemo. The car enjoyed almost immediate success. It proved to be an absolute racing monster, winning more than half of the races with the experienced Alain Menu and the (...)

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    Having competed in the British Touring Cars Championship since 1993, Renault joined forces with Williams, its partner in F1™. Following an initial upgrade, the Laguna was then comprehensively overhauled with extensively developed aerodynamics and a two-litre, four-cylinder engine, with the power output extended to 295 hp by Sodemo. The car enjoyed almost immediate success. It proved to be an absolute racing monster, winning more than half of the races with the experienced Alain Menu and the (...)

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    Whilst successfully competing in F1 and in rallying, Renault was also very active on the world’s racetracks during the 1990s. In the highly competitive BTCC, Renault caused a stir with a Laguna turned into an absolute racing monster.
    From 1993 onwards, GB Motorsport entered an R19 then a Laguna in the British Touring Cars Championship, making sure and steady progress over a two-year period.
    In 1995, Renault decided to joined forces with Williams, its partner in F1. Following an initial (...)

    Renault Laguna BTCC (1997)

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    After returning to Formula 1™ in 2001, Renault gradually moved up through the field, eventually claiming its first race wins in 2003 and 2004. The following year, Renault was officially aiming for the world championship title. Giancarlo Fisichella and Fernando Alonso were tasked with leading the team to glory in an R25 designed to meet the new regulations. The new car boasted an innovative front suspension system to combat the outlawing of tyre changes, improved aerodynamics and an engine (...)

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    After returning to Formula 1™ in 2001, Renault gradually moved up through the field, eventually claiming its first race wins in 2003 and 2004. The following year, Renault was officially aiming for the world championship title. Giancarlo Fisichella and Fernando Alonso were tasked with leading the team to glory in an R25 designed to meet the new regulations. The new car boasted an innovative front suspension system to combat the outlawing of tyre changes, improved aerodynamics and an engine (...)

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    Having just missed out on the title in 1983, Renault bounced back as it went on to dominate elite motorsport as an engine partner throughout the following decade. At the end of the 1997 season, the brand’s F1 activities were put on hold. It returned a few years later as a works team, keen to make amends for falling short in the past… And it did just that in 2005 with the R25!
    Having been behind the first technological revolution in F1 with the turbocharged engine, Renault repeated the feat (...)

    Renault R25 (2005)

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    The saga of the first generation of Mégane R.S. concluded with Renault Sport’s most radical proposal: the Mégane R26.R. Unveiled at the London Motor Show in 2008, this decidedly sporty model was some 123kg lighter than the Mégane R.S. F1 Team R26, which itself was already considerably lighter than the original version! Its aluminium subframe, carbon-fibre bonnet, polycarbonate windscreen and rear window cut its weight to just 1,232kg. Produced by the wizards at Viry-Châtillon, the R26.R broke (...)

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    The saga of the first generation of Mégane R.S. concluded with Renault Sport’s most radical proposal: the Mégane R26.R. Unveiled at the London Motor Show in 2008, this decidedly sporty model was some 123kg lighter than the Mégane R.S. F1 Team R26, which itself was already considerably lighter than the original version! Its aluminium subframe, carbon-fibre bonnet, polycarbonate windscreen and rear window cut its weight to just 1,232kg. Produced by the wizards at Viry-Châtillon, the R26.R broke (...)

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    Propelled onto the world stage by its fabulous lap record at the Nürburgring, Mégane R26.R was above all the result of Renault Sport’s commitment to perfectionism, an achievement made possible by meticulous work over a long period.
    The saga of the first generation of Mégane R.S. concluded with Renault Sport’s most radical proposal: Mégane R26.R, a radical version of French motorsport magazine’s "Sportive de l’année 2007" (Sports Model of the Year), Mégane R.S. F1 Team R26!
    Achieved in large part (...)

    Renault Mégane R26.R (2008)

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    Since the R8 Gordini Cup was first launched in 1966, Renault Sport’s know-how and expertise have been helping amateur racing drivers to compete on the world’s racetracks, whilst becoming the benchmark for saloon and hatchback promotional formulas. Since 1991, the baton has been taken up by the four generations of Clio Cup. Recognised for its performance, reliability and affordability, several hundred units of the car have been produced. The latest iteration of the car features all the (...)

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    Since the R8 Gordini Cup was first launched in 1966, Renault Sport’s know-how and expertise have been helping amateur racing drivers to compete on the world’s racetracks, whilst becoming the benchmark for saloon and hatchback promotional formulas. Since 1991, the baton has been taken up by the four generations of Clio Cup. Recognised for its performance, reliability and affordability, several hundred units of the car have been produced. The latest iteration of the car features all the (...)

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    Since the R8 Gordini Cup was first launched in 1966, Renault Sport’s know-how and expertise have been helping amateur racing drivers to compete on the world’s racetracks, whilst becoming the benchmark for saloon and hatchback promotional formulas.
    Having invented this type of competition more than fifty years ago, Renault Sport has enabled many generations of amateur drivers to compete in a modern, high-performance and affordable product.
    Since the Gordini Cup, Renault has maintained a (...)

    Renault Clio Cup (1991 - present)

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