Renault R202: 2002 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Renault R202
2002 Formula 1 car

Renault R202

4th in standings | Renault car

4th
Best Finish
6th
Best Quali
23
Points
11
Points Finishes

Car Profile

Team Renault
Season2002
Constructors'P4 23 pts
Races17 (34 starts)
DesignersBen Agathangelou Head of aerodynamicsMark Smith Chief designerMike Gascoyne Technical director
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Drivers of the Renault R202

15 Jenson Button JensonButton P7 14 pts
14 JarnoTrulli P8 9 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix17
Race Starts34
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid6th
Podiums0 (0.0%)
Best Finish4th
Points Finishes11
Points23
Retirements14 (41.2%)
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineRenault RS22
3.0 V10
TyresMichelin

Key Car Landmarks

Race2002 Australian F1 Grand Prix2002 AUS F1 GP2002 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2002 JPN F1 GP
Points2002 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2002 MAS F1 GP Button2002 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2002 JPN F1 GP Button

2002 Finishing Positions

4th 4
5th 4
6th 3
7th 1
8th 3
9th 1
10th 1
12th 2
15th 1
DNF 14
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2002 Race by Race

17 Grands Prix
Jenson Button
DNF445127DNF155126DNFDNFDNF586
Jarno Trulli
DNFDNFDNF910DNF468DNFDNFDNF8DNF45DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Renault R202 driven by Jenson Button in Canada (2002)

Renault's F1 car for 2002

Technical specifications Renault R202 F1 car

Chassis: Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, manufactured by Renault F1 and designed for maximum strength with minimum weight. Engine installed as a fully-stressed member.
Front Suspension: Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operate an inboard titanium rocker via a pushrod system. This is connected to a torsion bar and damper units which are mounted at the front of the monocoque.
Rear Suspension: Carbon fibre top and steel lower wishbones operating vertically-mounted torsion bars and horizontally-mounted damper units mounted on the side of the gearbox casing.
Transmission: Six-speed automatic gearbox with one reverse gear.
Fuel system: Kevlar-reinforced rubber fuel cell provided reduced risk of fire and is mounted behind cockpit in chassis monocoque.
Cooling system: Separate oil and water radiators located in the car's sidepods and cooled using airflow from the car's forward motion.
Electrical: Renault F1-developed chassis electronics and software controls items such as gearbox, and the system links to engine management system (Magneti Marelli).
Braking system: Carbon fibre discs and pads (Hitco); calipers by AP Racing.
Cockpit: Removable driver's seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, with six-point harness seat belt. Steering wheel has gear change and clutch paddles attached.

Dimensions

Front track: 1,450mm
Overall length: 4,600mm
Rear track: 1,400mm
Overall height: 950mm
Wheel base: 3,100mm
Overall weight: 600kg including driver, camera and ballast

Engine

Designation: Renault RS22
Type: Naturally aspirated V10, 112°
Valvetrain: 4 pneumatic valves per cylinder
Cylinder block: Aluminium alloy
Power: More than 800bhp

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Renault R202: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Renault R202?
Renault raced the Renault R202 in the 2002 Formula 1 season, finishing 4th in the constructors' championship with 23 points.
Who drove the Renault R202?
Jenson Button and Jarno Trulli drove the Renault R202 in 2002.
How many races did the Renault R202 win?
The Renault R202 did not win a Grand Prix in 2002; its best result was 4th.
Which engine powered the Renault R202?
The Renault R202 used the Renault RS22, a 3.0 V10 engine.