Supertec facts for kids

Supertec was a company that supplied special engines for Formula One racing cars. They provided these engines in 1999 and 2000.

Supertec didn't design the engines themselves. Instead, they used engines that were originally designed by Renault F1. These engines were first built by another company called Mecachrome for the 1998 Formula One season. Supertec then took these engines, updated them for the 1999 and 2000 seasons, and put their own name on them.

In Formula One, teams use powerful engines to make their cars go very fast. Supertec's engines were used by a few different racing teams during their time as a supplier.

What is Formula One?

Formula One is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater racing cars. It's a very popular sport where teams compete to see who has the fastest car and best drivers. Engines are a super important part of these cars!

Supertec's Engines in Action

Supertec's engines were used by teams like Williams F1 and Arrows F1 Team. For example, in 1999, the Williams team used Supertec engines and managed to finish 5th in the Constructors' Championship, which is a good result for a team. This shows that the Supertec engines, based on Renault's design, were powerful enough to help teams score points in races.

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In Spanish: Supertec para niños