Renault
Introduced turbocharged engines to Formula 1 in 1977. Fernando Alonso's back-to-back championships in 2005–2006.
Renault F1 Team (now Alpine)
Renault's contribution to Formula 1 is immeasurable. As an engine supplier, Renault power won 12 Constructors' Championships (with Williams, Benetton, and Red Bull). As a constructor, Renault introduced the turbocharged engine to F1 in 1977 and won 2 Constructors' Championships with Fernando Alonso in 2005 and 2006. The team is now known as Alpine.
- 1977–1985: Turbo pioneer era — introduced 1.5L turbo, dominated qualifying
- 1989–1997: Engine supplier era — powered Williams and Benetton to 8 titles
- 2002–2009: Constructor era — Alonso's 2 titles, Piquet Jr. controversy
- 2010–2015: Lotus era — raced as Lotus under Renault ownership
- 2016–2020: Renault return — rebranded, Alonso returned briefly
- 2021–present: Alpine era — rebranded as Alpine F1 Team
- Founded
- 1977
- Headquarters
- Enstone, Oxfordshire, England, UK
- F1 Entry
- 1977
- F1 Exit
- 2020 (as Renault, now Alpine)
- Total Seasons
- 31 seasons
- Total Races
- 490
- Total Wins
- 35
- Total Poles
- 51
- Total Podiums
- 100
Championships
Championships
Fernando Alonso won his second consecutive championship in the R26, defeating Michael Schumacher's Ferrari in a season-long battle. The R26 was a beautifully balanced car that maximised Alonso's exceptional racecraft. It was Renault's last championship-winning car before the team became Alpine.
Now racing as Alpine F1 Team (since 2021). Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon (2024). Targeting a return to championship contention.
Every Renault 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
Alonso became the youngest champion at 24. Renault's first Constructors' title.
Back-to-back titles. Alonso defeated Schumacher's Ferrari.
Annual Spend
Championship-winning season. Full manufacturer backing.
Pre-cost cap. Rebuilding as constructor.
Final season as Renault before Alpine rebrand.
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