
Renault entered the last five races of 1977 with Jean-Pierre Jabouille in its only car. Renault's first involvement in Formula One was made by the Renault Sport subsidiary. Constructor Équipe Renault Elf (1977–1985) 1977 season

It has collected over 160 wins as engine supplier, ranking fourth in Formula One history. Īs a team owner, Renault has won two constructors' and drivers' championships, while as an engine manufacturer it has 12 constructors' and 11 drivers' championships. The team didn't win in the following five seasons and was re-branded as Alpine in 2021 with the Renault marque remaining as engine manufacturer. The company bought the Enstone-based team again in 2016 and re-branded it as Renault. Renault remained in the sport as an engine manufacturer, winning four drivers' and constructors' titles with Red Bull Racing in 2010–2013. īy 2011, Renault had sold its shares in the Enstone-based team, though it continued to use the Renault chassis name in 2011. The team won the drivers' and constructors' championships in 20. Renault became a works engine manufacturer again in 2001, and in 2002 the Enstone-based team was re-branded as Renault. In 2000, Renault acquired the Enstone-based Benetton Formula team (formerly Toleman). It won five drivers' titles and six constructors' titles between 19 with Williams and Benetton, before ending its works involvement after 1997, though their engines continued to be used without works backing until 2000. Renault returned to Formula One in 1989 as an engine manufacturer. Renault engines continued to be raced until 1986. Although the Renault team had won races, it withdrew at the end of 1985. In 1983, Renault began supplying engines to other teams.

In 1977, the company entered Formula One as a constructor, introducing the turbo engine to Formula One with its EF1 engine. Renault, a French automobile manufacturer, has been associated with Formula One as both team owner and engine manufacturer for various periods since 1977.

Renault as a Formula One engine manufacturer Formula One World Championship career
