Renault Grand Prix results facts for kids

These are the complete Grand Prix racing results for Renault F1 team.

Renault is a famous French car company that has been a big part of Formula One racing for many years. They have competed in F1 as their own team (called a "works team") and also by supplying powerful engines to other racing teams. This article looks at some of their most exciting moments and achievements in Formula One.

Renault as a Factory Team

Renault first joined Formula One as its own team in 1977. They were pioneers, meaning they were one of the first teams to use turbocharged engines. These engines were very powerful for their time!

Early Years: 1977-1985

In their early days, Renault's cars were known for being very fast, especially in qualifying (when drivers try to get the best starting position). Their first win came in 1979 with French driver Jean-Pierre Jabouille. This was a huge moment for the team!

Other famous drivers like René Arnoux and Alain Prost also raced for Renault during this period. They won several races and often started from the front of the grid (called "pole position"). In 1983, Alain Prost came very close to winning the World Championship, finishing second overall. The team also finished second in the Constructors' Championship that year, showing how strong they were.

After the 1985 season, Renault decided to take a break from racing as a full factory team.

Return to F1: 2002-2011

Renault returned to Formula One as a factory team in 2002. They had bought the Benetton team and changed its name. This new era brought even greater success!

Winning Championships: 2005-2006

The years 2005 and 2006 were amazing for Renault. With the talented Spanish driver Fernando Alonso and Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella, Renault won both the Drivers' Championship (with Alonso) and the Constructors' Championship (for the team) in both years! This was a huge achievement, proving they had built incredibly fast and reliable cars.

Fernando Alonso became a double world champion with Renault, winning many races and showing incredible skill. Giancarlo Fisichella also contributed with wins and podium finishes.

Later Years: 2007-2011

After their championship wins, Renault continued to compete, but faced tougher competition. Drivers like Heikki Kovalainen, Nelson Piquet Jr., Robert Kubica, and Vitaly Petrov raced for the team. They still managed to get some podium finishes and even a few wins, like Fernando Alonso's two victories in 2008.

In 2011, Renault finished 5th in the Constructors' Championship before taking another break as a factory team.

Renault as an Engine Supplier

Even when Renault wasn't racing as its own team, they were still a very important part of Formula One. They supplied powerful engines to other teams, helping them win races and championships.

Engine Dominance: 1983-1997

Renault engines were incredibly successful during this period. They powered some of the most famous teams and drivers to victory.

Lotus and Ligier: 1983-1986

In the 1983 season, Renault supplied engines to the Lotus team. Drivers like Nigel Mansell and Elio de Angelis used these engines. De Angelis even won a race with a Renault engine in 1985. Renault also supplied engines to the Ligier team during these years.

Williams and Benetton: 1989-1997

This was a golden age for Renault engines! From 1989 to 1997, Renault engines dominated Formula One, especially with the Williams team.

• In 1992, Williams, powered by Renault, won both the Drivers' Championship (with Nigel Mansell) and the Constructors' Championship.
• In 1993, Alain Prost won the Drivers' Championship and Williams won the Constructors' Championship, again with Renault power.
• In 1994, Williams won the Constructors' Championship.
• In 1995, the Benetton team, using Renault engines, won both the Drivers' Championship (with Michael Schumacher) and the Constructors' Championship.
• In 1996, Williams won both championships again, with Damon Hill as the Drivers' Champion.
• Finally, in 1997, Williams won their last Constructors' Championship with Renault engines, and Jacques Villeneuve became the Drivers' Champion.

Renault engines were known for their power and reliability, helping these teams and drivers achieve incredible success.

Engine Supply in the 2000s and 2010s

After a short break, Renault returned to supplying engines in the 2000s, and once again, their engines became championship winners.

Red Bull Racing: 2007-2011

Renault began supplying engines to Red Bull in 2007. This partnership grew stronger over time.

• In 2010, Red Bull, powered by Renault, won their first Constructors' Championship. Sebastian Vettel also won the Drivers' Championship that year, making him the youngest F1 world champion.
• In 2011, Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel continued their winning streak, securing both the Constructors' and Drivers' Championships again with Renault engines.

Renault engines have been a key part of many championship victories, showing their engineering skill and dedication to Formula One.

Other Engines Based on Renault

Sometimes, Renault's engines were rebranded or managed by other companies. For example, Mecachrome helped build and manage Renault's engines for other teams. Later, these engines were sometimes called Supertec or Playlife engines, but they were still based on Renault's original designs. These engines also powered teams like Arrows and BAR.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Resultados de Renault en Fórmula 1 para niños