Renault RS18
 Carlos Sainz Jr. in the RS18 during test drives before the season in Barcelona |
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 Renault
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| Predecessor: | Renault RS17 | ||||||||
| Successor: | Renault RS19 | ||||||||
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| Chassis: | CFK - monocoque with side crash structure made of Zylon | ||||||||
| Engine: | Renault RE18 | ||||||||
| Width: | 2000 mm | ||||||||
| Height: | 950 mm | ||||||||
| Weight: | 733 kg (including driver) | ||||||||
| Tires: | Pirelli | ||||||||
| Petrol: | BP | ||||||||
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| Driver: |
 Nico Hulkenberg Carlos Sainz Jr.
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| First start: | 2018 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||
| Last start: | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2018 | ||||||||
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| World Cup points: | 122 | ||||||||
| Podiums: | - | ||||||||
| Leadership laps: | - | ||||||||
The Renault RS18 is the Formula 1 - racing cars from Renault for the Formula 1 2018 World Cup . It is Renault's 23rd Formula 1 car. It was presented on February 20, 2018.
Technology and development
Like all Formula 1 vehicles of 2018, the Renault RS18 is a rear-wheel drive monoposto with a monocoque made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) . In addition to the monocoque, many other parts of the vehicle, including the body parts and the steering wheel, are made of CFRP. The brake discs are made of heat-resistant carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide ceramic .
The RS18 is the successor to the RS17 . Since the technical regulations for the 2018 season remained largely stable, the vehicle is largely a further development.
The RS18 is driven by a in the center of the vehicle -mounted 1.6 liter V-6 engine of Renault with a turbocharger and a 120 kW strong electric motor , so it is a hybrid electric vehicle . The power is transmitted via a sequential eight-speed gearbox operated by rocker switches. The vehicle has only two pedals, an accelerator pedal (right) and a brake pedal (left). Just like many other functions, the clutch , which is only used when starting from a standstill, is operated via a lever on the steering wheel.
The total width of the vehicle is 2000 mm, the width between the front and rear axles 1600 mm, the height 950 mm. The front wing is 1800 mm wide , the rear wing is 950 mm wide and 800 mm high. The diffuser is 175 mm high and 1050 mm wide in total. The car is equipped with 305 mm wide front tires and 405 mm wide rear tires from the standard supplier Pirelli , which are mounted on 13-inch wheels.
Like all Formula 1 vehicles since 2011 , the RS18 has a Drag Reduction System (DRS), which reduces the drag of the vehicle on the straights by flattening part of the rear wing if it is allowed to be used. The DRS is also activated with a switch on the steering wheel of the car.
Unlike its predecessor, the RS18 is equipped with the Halo system , which provides additional protection for the driver's head. This system increases the weight of the vehicle to 733 kg. The eye-catching fin on the engine cover that the previous model had is missing due to a change in the technical regulations.
Painting and sponsorship
The RS18 is mainly painted in yellow and black.
Together with the manufacturer Renault , Castrol , Estrella Galicia , Genii Capital , Infiniti , Mapfre , Microsoft and RCI Banque advertise on the vehicle.
driver
Renault competes in the 2018 season with drivers Nico Hülkenberg and Carlos Sainz jr. on.
Results
| driver | No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4th | 5 | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14th | 15th | 16 | 17th | 18th | 19th | 20th | 21st | Points | rank |
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122 | 4th | |
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N. Hulkenberg
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27 | 7th | 6th | 6th | DNF | DNF | 8th | 7th | 9 | DNF | 6th | 5 | 12 | DNF | 13 | 10 | 12 | DNF | 6th | 6th | DNF | DNF | ||
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55 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 7th | 10 | 8th | 8th | 12 | DNF | 12 | 9 | 11 | 8th | 8th | 17th | 10 | 7th | DNF | 12 | 6th | ||
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| colour | abbreviation | meaning |
| gold | - | victory |
| silver | - | 2nd place |
| bronze | - | 3rd place |
| green | - | Placement in the points |
| blue | - | Classified outside the point ranks |
| violet | DNF | Race not finished (did not finish) |
| NC | not classified | |
| red | DNQ | did not qualify |
| DNPQ | failed in pre-qualification (did not pre-qualify) | |
| black | DSQ | disqualified |
| White | DNS | not at the start (did not start) |
| WD | withdrawn | |
| Light Blue | PO | only participated in the training (practiced only) |
| TD | Friday test driver | |
| without | DNP | did not participate in the training (did not practice) |
| INJ | injured or sick | |
| EX | excluded | |
| DNA | did not arrive | |
| C. | Race canceled | |
| no participation in the World Cup | ||
| other | P / bold | Pole position |
| SR / italic | Fastest race lap | |
| * | not at the finish, but counted due to the distance covered |
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| () | Streak results | |
| underlined | Leader in the overall standings | |
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Sven Haidinger, Dominik Sharaf: Renault unveils new RS18: Does Hülkenberg's podium curse fall? Motorsport-Total.com, February 20, 2018, accessed February 22, 2018 .
Racing car of the Formula 1 World Championship 2018
