The Renault name is rarely associated with exciting cars outside of enthusiast circles. It is best known for affordable and mostly reliable cars that people buy with little interest in driving enthusiasm. However, Renault has also been an iconic figure in motorsport, including its major role in Formula 1. The French marquee is also famous … Continue reading French Supermini Could Make An Electric Comeback – Meet The Renault 5 Prototype
Verstappen dominates in Mexico; Hamilton becomes 5-time World Champion
At the time of the American GP at Austin, I thought if anyone had said at the start of the season that the 2018 Formula One Driver's World Championship would have been decided with three races to spare, I'd have scoffed at them. This time, it's a surprise that the championship hadn't been decided in … Continue reading Verstappen dominates in Mexico; Hamilton becomes 5-time World Champion
Renault K-ZE is a battery powered Kwid: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Another day, another electric car. But this one hits a little closer to home. This is the Renault K-ZE all-electric supermini SUV. Or to put in more familiar terms for the Indian audience, it's a battery-powered Kwid. Yes, the fugly A-Segment compact hatchback on stilts that enjoyed phenomenal success in the Indian automotive industry now … Continue reading Renault K-ZE is a battery powered Kwid: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Alonso won’t be on the grid in 2019: F1 News
Fernando Alonso announced earlier today that he will be retiring from Formula One after the end of the current season. It is currently the mid-season break in the sport but the McLaren driver said he'd been deciding over the matter for a few months now. In a video released on his Twitter profile (seen below), … Continue reading Alonso won’t be on the grid in 2019: F1 News
Ricciardo to leave Red Bull for Renault in 2019: F1 News
First, we got confirmation that Daniel Ricciardo would be leaving Aston Martin Red Bull Racing at the end of this season. Less than an hour later, it was officially announced that the Aussie would be racing for Renault next year. Probably the best fighting-type racer in F1 today, Ricciardo has been racing with Red Bull … Continue reading Ricciardo to leave Red Bull for Renault in 2019: F1 News
Hamilton reigns supreme in France: F1 2018
The racing action continues in France after the 24h of Le Mans the previous weekend and now Formula 1 heads to Circuit Paul Ricard at Le Castellet. One of the most anticipated rounds of the 2018 season as the sport returns to France after a ten-year break, the Paul Ricard layout offers plenty of overtaking … Continue reading Hamilton reigns supreme in France: F1 2018
Red Bull to switch to Honda engines from 2019
There was speculation regarding Aston Martin Red Bull Racing switching from Renault to Honda for their power units and now it's been confirmed that the third-fastest team on the grid is subscribing to the Japanese manufacturer for the 2019 and 2020 seasons of Formula One. Red Bull's partnership with Renault has lasted 12 years during … Continue reading Red Bull to switch to Honda engines from 2019
Deja Vu as Vettel takes the win at Melbourne: F1 2018
After many months of waiting and testing, the new season of Formula One is finally underway at Melbourne, Australia with the new cars and even tougher regulations. The only surprise from all the pre-season testing was how quick the Haas cars were, quicker than just about any of their competition in the middle order. Practice … Continue reading Deja Vu as Vettel takes the win at Melbourne: F1 2018
F1 2018: Renault Sport R.S.18
While the Red Bull teams were spotted with their testing liveries at Silverstone, it is Renault that is the next to unveil the full look of their F1 challenger for 2018 - the R.S.18. The new livery uses an interesting balance of the ongoing black and yellow theme which gives it an even more futuristic … Continue reading F1 2018: Renault Sport R.S.18
2018 Formula 1 Season Preview: Halos, Grid Kids and more
We're just over a month away from the start of the 2018 F1 season in Australia, and it's time to look at the regulatory changes that will come into place this year. While 2017 had some significant design changes, this time they are subtle but significant and that's what we're looking at first: 1) Engine … Continue reading 2018 Formula 1 Season Preview: Halos, Grid Kids and more
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