Renault R.S.17
Nico Hülkenberg testing the R.S.17 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
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| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Renault | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Renault R.S.16 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Upper and lower carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Upper and lower carbon fibre wishbone and pullrod activated torsion springs and rockers | ||||||||||
| Width | 950 mm (37 in) | ||||||||||
| Height | 2,000 mm (79 in) | ||||||||||
| Axle track |
F: 1,600 mm (63 in) R: 1,550 mm (61 in) |
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| Engine | Renault R.E.17 turbocharged 1.6L (98 cu in) V6 engine, limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout | ||||||||||
| Electric motor |
Motor Generator Unit–Kinetic and Motor Generator Unit–Heat |
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| Transmission | Renault semi-automatic sequential gearbox with eight forward and one reverse gear | ||||||||||
| Weight | 728 kg (1,605.0 lb) (incl. driver) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | BP | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Castrol EDGE | ||||||||||
| Brakes |
Brembo carbon brake discs, pads and calipers AP Master cylinders |
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| Tyres |
Pirelli P Zero (Dry/Slick) Pirelli Cinturato (Wet/Treaded) OZ Racing Wheels: 13" |
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| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Renault Sport F1 Team | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 27.  Nico Hülkenberg30.  Jolyon Palmer
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The Renault R.S.17 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by the Renault Sport Formula One Team to compete during the 2017 Formula One season. The car is driven by Nico Hülkenberg and Jolyon Palmer. Hülkenberg joined the team after Kevin Magnussen left the team at the end of the 2016 season. It made its competitive début at the 2017 Australian Grand Prix.
() (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)
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