Renault Engine Supercharged Alpine Performance In F1 Race
Posted by Group1 Renault on 09 Apr 2022 under Formula 1 Racing Team, General, News
F1 fans assemble – it’s time to get VERY excited about the latest developments in terms of the French automaker’s F1 engine. Fair enough, we may be a little biased in this regard, but we are not the only ones who think so! Alpine Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon is a big fan of the latest Renault engine upgrade as well…
What Is Renault Planning With The Alpine Marque?
Posted by Group1 Renault on 06 Jul 2021 under Electric Vehicles, Formula 1 Racing Team, News, Renault
Earlier this year, the Renault Group unveiled a new strategic plan called the ‘Renaulution’ aimed at sparking the carmaker’s recovery and securing future growth. This includes 24 new vehicles by 2025 with a major expansion in their electric vehicle offering, adding to Dacia’s budget line-up and reinventing Alpine as the company’s electric performance brand. The question is: how exactly is the Renault Group going to do this successfully?
Why Renault Rebranded To Alpine F1
Posted by Group1 Renault on 25 Mar 2021 under Blog, Formula 1 Racing Team, News
Not everyone is an avid Formula One supporter but you have to admit it’s a fascinating showcase of high-performance machines and phenomenal driving skills. Considering the global interest and reach of F1 events, it’s an ideal platform to promote brands and for car manufacturers to challenge the limits of automotive engineering. So, why is Renault rebranding to Alpine F1 and what does it mean for the brand?
Groupe Renault Unveils New Transformation Strategy
Posted by Group1 Renault on 17 Feb 2021 under Formula 1 Racing Team, General, News, Renault
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is one of the automotive world’s biggest partnerships with a long list of successes on many fronts. Now, Renault CEO Luca de Meo has announced a new transformation strategy aptly named ‘Renaulution’. And, as the name suggests, the group is preparing for a revolutionary shift in priorities as they move from volume to value.
Will F1’s New Engine Be Renault’s Hydrogen Hint?
Posted by Group1 Renault on 11 Feb 2021 under Formula 1 Racing Team, Renault
The thing that petrolheads most fear about eco-friendly cars is the lack of noise. Whether it is the screaming snarl of a frustrated Lambo at a robot or the ribcage thump of a really big old V8, the sound of a powerful engine gets us going. But one by one the demons of the decibel have fallen silent, leaving just that 2012 Honda Civic with the red R and the big exhaust at the supermarket car park, and of course, Formula 1.
Renault’s Plan To Introduce Teen Girls To The Hard Sciences
Posted by Group1 Renault on 18 Jul 2019 under Formula 1 Racing Team, News, Renault
When Renault F1 and tech partner Infinity celebrated International Women in Engineering Day in June, they showcased achievement rather than ambition. Renault F1 engineer Kayleigh Messer and Infiniti Engineer and racing driver Sabré Cook showcased two generations of women at the cutting edge of racing technology.
Renault F1 Plans For A New Development Philosophy In 2019
Posted by Group1 Renault on 19 Mar 2019 under Blog, Formula 1 Racing Team, News, Renault
Renault F1 believes they are starting to see gains from their power unit by evolving the same concept from last season. While Renault F1 accomplished its goal of finishing top of the midfield last year, there were several questions over the rate of their in-season development. This specifically refers to how Renault’s development efforts compare to their nearest rivals, Haas and Racing Point.
Hold On To Your Hats: Introducing The 2019 Renault F1 Car
Posted by Group1 Renault on 26 Feb 2019 under Blog, Formula 1 Racing Team, News, Renault
At this point, it’s difficult to curb our enthusiasm as the 2019 Renault F1 Car (RS19) is revealed. Fans and racing pundits, hold on to your hats as Renault is more than ready to contend with the 2019 season.
Renault Sport Formula One Racing Team Is Raising The Bar
Posted by Group1 Renault on 19 Dec 2018 under Blog, Formula 1 Racing Team, News, Renault
There is no denying that Formula One racing is all about aerodynamics and engineering flair but it also requires skillful drivers pushing cars to 220 miles per hour. In recent years, computing prowess has become an integral part of Formula One. Without it, processing the sheer amount of data generated in building, testing and racing the high-speed cars is very costly and time-consuming.
The Advent of the F1 Turbo Craze & How Renault Started it All
Posted by Group1 Renault on 16 Aug 2018 under Formula 1 Racing Team
F1 fans, assemble! Today we take a little amble down memory lane to take a look at how Groupe Renault changed the face of Formula 1, seemingly on a whim, when they entered a single turbocharged V6 vehicle with Jean-Pierre Jabouille at the wheel in 1977.