Benetton B201: 2001 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Benetton B201
2001 Formula 1 car

Benetton B201

7th in standings | Benetton car

3rd
Best Finish
6th
Best Quali
1
Podium
10
Points

Car Profile

Team Benetton Season 2001 Constructors' P7 10 pts Races 17 (34 starts) Designers Ben Agathangelou Head of aerodynamicsPat Symonds Technical directorTim Densham Chief designer
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Engine & Tyres

Engine Renault RS213.0 V10 Tyres Michelin

Drivers of the Benetton B201

7 GiancarloFisichella P11 1 podium · 8 pts
8 Jenson Button JensonButton P17 2 pts

2001 Finishing Positions

3rd 1
4th 1
5th 1
6th 1
7th 2
8th 1
9th 1
10th 2
11th 3
12th 1
13th 3
14th 2
15th 2
16th 1
17th 1
DNF 11
DNF Did Not Finish

2001 Race by Race

17 Grands Prix
Giancarlo Fisichella
13DNF6DNF14DNFDNFDNF1111134DNF310817
Jenson Button
1411101215DNF7DNF1316155DNFDNFDNF97

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Jenson Button driving the Benetton B201 Renault at Germany (2001)

Benetton's F1 car for 2001

Technical specifications Benetton B201 F1 car

Chassis: Carbon fibre composite monocoque manufactured by Benetton Formula 1. Engine installed as a fully stressed member attached to the rearmost monocoque bulkhead.
Front suspension: Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones, operating a titanium rocker via a push-rod system. Torsion bar and damper units mounted in the front of the monocoque. Lightweight uprights and Benetton Formula 1 Racing Team designed axles.
Rear suspenssion: Carbon fibre top and steel lower wishbones, operating torsion bars. Damper units mounted on the side of the aluminium gearbox.
Transmission: Benetton Formula 1 semi-automatic six-speed gearbox. Triple plate clutch.
Fuel System: ATL rubber fuel cell, mounted in monocoque behind cockpit.
Oil System: Oil tank mounted at rear of monocoque.
Cooling System: Separate water and oil cooling radiators in each sidepod.
Electrical: Chassis electronics and software, including gearbox control developed by Benetton Formula 1 with interfaces to the Magneti Marelli engine management system.
Braking System: Carbon fibre discs and pads.

Engine

Designation: Renault Sport RS21
Configuration: 112° V10
Displacement: 2996 cc

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Benetton B201: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Benetton B201?
Benetton raced the Benetton B201 in the 2001 Formula 1 season, finishing 7th in the constructors' championship with 10 points.
Who drove the Benetton B201?
Giancarlo Fisichella and Jenson Button drove the Benetton B201 in 2001.
How many races did the Benetton B201 win?
The Benetton B201 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 1 podium finish in 2001, with a best result of 3rd.
Which engine powered the Benetton B201?
The Benetton B201 used the Renault RS21, a 3.0 V10 engine.