Benetton
Michael Schumacher's first two World Championships. The team that launched the greatest F1 career.
Benetton Formula Ltd
Benetton Formula was the racing team of the Italian fashion company Benetton Group. The team is best known as the launchpad for Michael Schumacher's career. Schumacher won his first two Drivers' Championships with Benetton in 1994 and 1995. The 1994 season was controversial, with allegations of illegal traction control software and the collision with Damon Hill in the final race. Benetton was sold to Renault in 2001.
- 1986–1991: Building phase — Thierry Boutsen, Nelson Piquet, Roberto Moreno
- 1992–1993: Schumacher arrives — first wins, building towards championship
- 1994–1995: Schumacher era — 2 championships, controversy, dominance
- 1996–2001: Post-Schumacher decline — sold to Renault in 2001
- Founded
- 1986
- Headquarters
- Enstone, Oxfordshire, England, UK
- F1 Entry
- 1986
- F1 Exit
- 2001
- Total Seasons
- 16 seasons
- Total Races
- 260
- Total Wins
- 27
- Total Poles
- 16
- Total Podiums
- 68
Championships
Championships
The B195 was the car in which Michael Schumacher won his second consecutive championship, this time without controversy. Powered by Renault V10, the B195 was a beautifully developed car that Schumacher drove to 9 victories. It was Benetton's most complete championship-winning package.
Benetton was sold to Renault in 2001 and became Renault F1 Team, then Lotus (2012–2015), then Renault again (2016–2020), and now Alpine (2021–present).
Every Benetton F1 Car
* Race and win statistics cover championship rounds only. Non-championship races excluded. Data sourced from FIA official records and credible motorsport publications.
Awards by Year
Schumacher's first title. Controversial season with traction control allegations and Hill collision.
Schumacher's second title. Benetton's only Constructors' Championship.
Annual Spend
Championship-winning season. Ford engine supply.
Double championship with Renault power.
Final season before sale to Renault.
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