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Active years: 1977-1985; 2002-present
History
Renault first entered Formula 1 in 1977, bringing with it the radical innovation of turbo power. Despite being the first team to win a race with a turbo engine, it failed to deliver a championship and economic pressures forced the dissolution of the team in 1985.
It remained as an engine supplier and won a string of championships in the 1990s before returning as a constructor by taking over Benetton. Led by Flavio Briatore the team won both titles in 2005 and 2006 before drivers’ champion Fernando Alonso departed the team.
Headquarters
Enstone, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Major team personnel
Managing director: Flavio Briatore
Technical director, chassis: Bob Bell
Deputy technical director: James Allison
Vehicle technology director: Tad Czapski
Chief designer: Tim Densham
Executive director of engineering: Pat Symonds
Deputy managing director, engine: Rob White
Head of engine and track operations: Denis Chevrier
Director of aerodynamic technology: Dino Toso
Previous identities: Toleman, Benetton
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