Renault Sport R.S.17: 2017 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Renault Sport R.S.17
2017 Formula 1 car

Renault Sport R.S.17

6th in standings | Renault car

6th
Best Finish
5th
Best Quali
57
Points
10
Points Finishes

Car Profile

Team Renault
Season2017
Constructors'P6 57 pts
Races20 (39 starts)
DesignersBob Bell Technical directorNick Chester Technical directorJon Tomlinson Head of aerodynamicsMartin Tolliday Chief designer
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Drivers of the Renault Sport R.S.17

55 Carlos Sainz CarlosSainz P9 54 pts
27 Nico Hülkenberg NicoHülkenberg P10 43 pts
30 JolyonPalmer P17 8 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix20
Race Starts39
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid5th
Podiums0 (0.0%)
Best Finish6th
Points Finishes10
Points57
Retirements12 (30.8%)
Drivers3

Power Unit & Tyres

Power unitRenault R.E.17
1.6 V6 turbo hybrid
Also poweredRed Bull RB13, Toro Rosso STR12
TyresPirelli

Key Car Landmarks

Race2017 Australian F1 Grand Prix2017 AUS F1 GP2017 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2017 UAE F1 GP
Points2017 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2017 BHR F1 GP Hülkenberg2017 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2017 UAE F1 GP Hülkenberg

2017 Finishing Positions

6th 5
7th 1
8th 2
9th 1
10th 1
11th 5
12th 3
13th 5
15th 2
16th 1
17th 1
DNF 12
DNS 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start

Performance Breakdown

2017 Race by Race

20 Grands Prix
Carlos Sainz
––––––––––––––––7DNF11DNF
Nico Hülkenberg
1112986DNF8DNF13617613DNF16DNFDNFDNF106
Jolyon Palmer
DNF1313DNF151111DNF11DNS1213DNF61512––––

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Jolyon Palmer and team mate Nico Hulkenberg with the Renault Sport F1 Team RS17.
Renault Sport Formula One Team RS17 Launch, Royal Horticultural Society Headquarters, London, England. Tuesday 21st February 2017.

Renault's F1 car for  2017

Technical specifications Renault Sport R.S. 17 F1 car

Chassis: Carbon-fibre monocoque, manufactured and designed in-house
Front suspension: Upper and lower carbon wishbones, inboard torsion springs and dampers actuated by push-rods
Rear suspension: Upper and lower carbon wishbones, inboard torsion springs and dampers mounted inside gearbox casing, actuated by pull-rods
Dampers: Undisclosed
Brakes: 6 piston front and 4 piston rear calipers with carbon discs and pads (calipers by Brembo, master cylinders by AP Racing)
Transmission: Lotus eight speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated, titanium casing
Clutch: Carbon fibre plates.
Electronics: FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated electronic and electrical system (as provided by MES)
Cooling system: Aluminium oil, water and gearbox radiators
Tyres: Pirelli
Wheels: OZ Racing, machined magnesium alloy
Fuel system: ATL Kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder

Dimensions

Length: Undisclosed
Height: 950 mm (minus T camera)
Track width: 1,600 mm (front); 1,550 mm (rear)
Weight: 728kg (FIA mininum; incl. driver and lubricants, tank empty)
Width: 2,000 mm (FIA maximum)

Powertrain

Designation: Renault R.E.17
Type: Turbocharged, 90° 1.6l V6, assisted with kinetic and heat ERS
Valves: 24 (4 per cylinder)
Rev limit: 15,000rpm
Pressure charging: Single turbocharger, unlimited boost pressure (typical maximum 3.5 bar abs due to fuel flow limit)
Bore: 80mm
Stroke: 53mm
Crank height: 90mm
Construction: Cylinder block in aluminium
Exhaust: Single exhaust outlet, from turbine on car centre line
Injection: Direct fuel injection, limited to 500bar
Weight: Undisclosed (at least 145kg)
Total horsepower: Approx 900bhp
Energy recovery system: Energy Recovery Systems incorporating two motor generator units – the MGU-H, recovering energy from the exhaust and the MGU-K recovering energy from braking
Energy Store: Battery solution (up to 4MJ per lap), between 20 and 25 kg

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Renault Sport R.S.17: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Renault Sport R.S.17?
Renault raced the Renault Sport R.S.17 in the 2017 Formula 1 season, finishing 6th in the constructors' championship with 57 points.
Who drove the Renault Sport R.S.17?
Carlos Sainz, Nico Hülkenberg and Jolyon Palmer drove the Renault Sport R.S.17 in 2017.
How many races did the Renault Sport R.S.17 win?
The Renault Sport R.S.17 did not win a Grand Prix in 2017; its best result was 6th.
Which engine powered the Renault Sport R.S.17?
The Renault Sport R.S.17 used the Renault R.E.17, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.