The Renault E-Tech R.E. Series (previously known as Renault Energy F1, Renault R.E. and Renault E-Tech) is a 1.6-liter, hybrid turbocharged V6 racing engine developed and produced by Renault Sport F1 in partnership with Mecachrome for the FIA Formula One World Championship.[2]
History
Renault Energy F1 was unveiled on 21 June 2013 during 2013 Paris Air Show in order to replace the outgoing Renault RS27 naturally-aspirated V8 engine after seven years of service.[3]
On 30 September 2024 it was announced that they would be pulling the plug on their F1 powertrains project at the end of the 2025 season, ahead of the 2026 regulation changes, with their historic Viry-Châtillon factory being repurposed as an engineering centre for Alpine and Renault cars.[4]
Renault Energy F1-2014
The Renault Energy F1-2014 was Renault's first-ever V6 hybrid turbocharged Formula One engine for the 2014 season.[5] The Renault Energy F1-2014 engine was developed by Renault with technical support from Mecachrome for design research & development, trackside support, engine arrangement, preparation, tune-up and engine maintenance. Renault Energy F1-2014 suffered reliability problems during pre-season testing.
Applications
Renault Energy F1-2015
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Renault R.E.16
Applications
- Renault R.S.16
- Red Bull RB12 (badged as TAG Heuer F1-2016)
Renault R.E.17
Applications
- Renault R.S.17
- Red Bull RB13 (badged as TAG Heuer F1-2017)
- Toro Rosso STR12 (badged as Toro Rosso)
Renault R.E.18
Applications
- Renault R.S.18
- Red Bull RB14 (badged as TAG Heuer F1-2018)
- McLaren MCL33
Renault E-Tech 19
Applications
Renault E-Tech 20
Applications
Renault E-Tech 20B
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Renault E-Tech R.E.22
Applications
Renault E-Tech R.E.23
Applications
Renault E-Tech R.E.24
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References
- ^ "How much power F1 engines have?". 5 January 2018.
- ^ "Renault reveals race-intent 2014 power unit: the energy F1-2014" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 March 2022.
- ^ "Renault unveils its 2014 V6 Formula 1 engine". autosport.com. 21 June 2013.
- ^ "Renault to end F1 engine project with Alpine set for Mercedes switch in 2026". autosport.com. 30 September 2024.
- ^ "The Renault Energy F1-2014". pitpass.com. 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Alpine A522". Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
External links
- Renault Sport F1's Official Website Archived 16 February 2021 at the Wayback Machine
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