Renault R.S.18

Renault R.S.18
	The R.S.18, driven by Nico Hülkenberg, during the Austrian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Renault
Designer(s)	Bob Bell (Chief Technical Officer); Nick Chester (Chassis Technical Director); Naoki Tokunaga (Chief Transformation Officer); Chris Cooney (Engineering Director); Martin Tolliday (Chief Designer); Simon Virrill (Project Leader); Pete Machin (Head of Aerodynamics);
Predecessor	Renault R.S.17
Successor	Renault R.S.19
Technical specifications
Chassis	Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)	Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operate an inboard rocker via a pushrod system
Suspension (rear)	Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones with pull rod operated torsion bars
Length	5,480 mm (215.7 in)
Width	2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Height	950 mm (37.4 in)
Axle track	Front: 1,600 mm (63.0 in); Rear: 1,550 mm (61.0 in);
Engine	Mecachrome-built and assembled Renault R.E.18 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor	Renault kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission	Renault eight-speed semi-automatic sequential titanium gearbox + 1 reverse gear
Battery	Infiniti lithium-ion
Weight	733 kg (1,616.0 lb)
Fuel	BP Ultimate
Lubricants	Castrol EDGE
Brakes	Carbon discs and pads with Brembo calipers and AP Racing cylinders
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry); Pirelli Cinturato (intermediate and wet); OZ forged magnesium wheels: 13";
Clutch	AP Racing electro-hydraulically operated, carbon multi-plate
Competition history
Notable entrants	Renault Sport F1 Team
Notable drivers	27. Nico Hülkenberg; 55. Carlos Sainz Jr.;
Debut	2018 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The Renault R.S.18 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by the Renault Sport Formula One Team to compete during the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship. The chassis was designed by Nick Chester, Chris Cooney, Martin Tolliday, and Pete Machin with Bob Bell overseeing the design and production of the car as a chief technical officer and Rémi Taffin leading the powertrain design. The car was driven by Nico Hülkenberg and Carlos Sainz Jr.^[4] The car made its competitive debut at the 2018 Australian Grand Prix.

Design and development

Following Renault's return to the sport as a constructor in 2016, the team underwent a recruitment drive and began investing in its Enstone facilities. With the development of the R.S.18, the Enstone factory was expanded to accommodate the team's operations.^[5]

Competition history

The R.S.18 proved to be a vast improvement compared to its predecessor. By the end of the season, Renault finished 4th in the constructors' championship as "the best of the rest" with 122 points.

Hülkenberg's best result was fifth place in his home race, while Sainz's best was also fifth, which he achieved in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Sponsorship and livery

At the British Grand Prix, the car were ran with a special livery to promote the new film, Incredibles 2. The red and yellow stripes were decorated throughout the fin.

Later use

A modified R.S.18 was used during testing of the 2022 tyre compounds after the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.^[6]

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	Grands Prix																					Points	WCC
Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	AUS	BHR	CHN	AZE	ESP	MON	CAN	FRA	AUT	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	RUS	JPN	USA	MEX	BRA	ABU	Points	WCC
2018	Renault Sport Formula One Team	Renault R.E.18	P	Hülkenberg	7	6	6	Ret	Ret	8	7	9	Ret	6	5	12	Ret	13	10	12	Ret	6	6	Ret	Ret	122	4th
2018	Renault Sport Formula One Team	Renault R.E.18	P	Sainz	10	11	9	5	7	10	8	8	12	Ret	12	9	11	8	8	17	10	7	Ret	12	6	122	4th

References

^ "New season for Renault Sport Formula One team with the Renault R.S.18". renaultsport.com. Renault Sport. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
^ "Formula 1 - Press release - Renault Sport Formula One Team reveals 2018 challenger - renaultsport.com". renaultsport.com. Renault Sport. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
^ Mitchell, Scott (12 November 2017). "Pirelli to introduce new softest-compound pink-walled F1 tyre in '18". Autosport. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017.
^ "2018 F1 Entry List". Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 1 February 2018. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018.
^ "Renault 'almost 10 years' behind on F1 return". Speedcafe. 20 January 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.^{[dead link]}
^ Somerfield, Matthew (2021-12-15). "The technology on show in Abu Dhabi F1 testing ahead of new-look 2022". Motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 2021-12-16.

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[Renault_R.S.18-1] "New season for Renault Sport Formula One team with the Renault R.S.18". renaultsport.com. Renault Sport. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.

[Renault_RE18-2] "Formula 1 - Press release - Renault Sport Formula One Team reveals 2018 challenger - renaultsport.com". renaultsport.com. Renault Sport. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.

[3] Mitchell, Scott (12 November 2017). "Pirelli to introduce new softest-compound pink-walled F1 tyre in '18". Autosport. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017.

[4] "2018 F1 Entry List". Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 1 February 2018. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018.

[5] "Renault 'almost 10 years' behind on F1 return". Speedcafe. 20 January 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.^{[dead link]}

[6] Somerfield, Matthew (2021-12-15). "The technology on show in Abu Dhabi F1 testing ahead of new-look 2022". Motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 2021-12-16.

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