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 The Roar | Your Sports Opinion and The Lotus Affair | Joe Saward.Viry-Châtillon, Essonne, France (1977–1985)Įnstone, Oxfordshire, England, UK (2002–2011, 2016–2020)
It is a complex case with each making claim and counter claim against each other. The argument between the two Lotuses is currently before the high court in the UK. How did it happen? It is a long and complex story. There are two teams calling themselves Lotus - Lotus Renault F1 and Team Lotus. Here’s the story click through to read the whole, sordid details. Even as a long-time F1 enthusiast, I was astounded to see the “Lotus” branding on the rear wing of the Renaults in Melbourne and, for the life of me, could not figure out how this has occurred. Yet Formula 1 in 2011 has debuted with twoF1 teams named “Lotus.” One of them, descended from Renault (and prior thereto Benetton) is actually using the black and gold livery of the famous, revolutionary John Player Special “ground effects” Lotus 78 chassis driven to a commanding Formula 1 championship by Mario Andretti in 1978.
This author has always been a Team Lotus fan, all the way back to Jim Clark and Colin Chapman in the 1960s and 70s.
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