Renault R23: 2003 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Renault R23
2003 Formula 1 car

Renault R23

4th in standings | Renault car

2nd
Best Finish
1
Grand Prix PoleGP Pole
3
Podiums
52
Points

Car Profile

Team Renault
Season2003
Constructors'P4 52 pts
Races10 (20 starts)
DesignersJohn Iley Head of aerodynamicsMike Gascoyne Technical directorTim Densham Chief designer
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Drivers of the Renault R23

8 Fernando Alonso FernandoAlonso P6 3 podiums · 55 pts
7 JarnoTrulli P8 33 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix10
Race Starts20
Wins0 (0.0%)
Poles1
Podiums3 (15.0%)
Best Finish2nd
Fastest Laps1
Points Finishes13
Points52
Retirements6 (30.0%)
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineRenault RS23
3.0 V10
TyresMichelin

Key Car Landmarks

Race2003 Australian F1 Grand Prix2003 AUS F1 GP2003 French F1 Grand Prix2003 FRA F1 GP
Pole2003 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2003 MAS F1 GP Alonsoonly once
Podium2003 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2003 MAS F1 GP Alonso2003 Spanish F1 Grand Prix2003 ESP F1 GP Alonso
Points2003 Australian F1 Grand Prix2003 AUS F1 GP Trulli2003 European F1 Grand Prix2003 EUR F1 GP Alonso
Fastest lap2003 Canadian F1 Grand Prix2003 CAN F1 GP Alonsoonly once

2003 Finishing Positions

2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 2
5th 3
6th 2
7th 1
8th 2
13th 1
DNF 6
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2003 Race by Race

10 Grands Prix
Fernando Alonso
73362DNF544DNF
Jarno Trulli
55813DNF86DNFDNFDNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
2003 Renault RS23 driven by Fernando Alonso in Barcelona

Renault's F1 car for 2003

Technical specifications Renault R23 F1 car

Chassis

Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, manufactured by the Renault F1 Team and designed for maximum strength and stiffness 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: Titanium top and carbon fibre bottom wishbones operating vertically mounted torsion bars and horizontally-mounted damper units mounted on the top of the titanium gearbox casing
Transmission: Six-speed automatic gearbox with one reverse gear
Fuel system: Kevlar-reinforced rubber fuel cell provides 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 Team developed chassis electronics and software control 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 and weight

Front track: 1,450mm
Rear track: 1,400mm
Wheel base: 3,100mm
Overall length: 4,600mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1,800mm
Overall weight: 600kg including driver, camera and ballast

Engine

Designation: Renault RS23
Type: Naturally aspirated V10
Cylinder bank angle: 112°
Capacity: 2998 cc
Valvetrain: 4 pneumatic valves per cylinder
Engine speed: In excess of 18000 RPM, providing a maximum power of more than 800 BHP

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Renault R23: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Renault R23?
Renault raced the Renault R23 in the 2003 Formula 1 season, finishing 4th in the constructors' championship with 52 points.
Who drove the Renault R23?
Fernando Alonso and Jarno Trulli drove the Renault R23 in 2003.
How many races did the Renault R23 win?
The Renault R23 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 3 podium finishes in 2003, with a best result of 2nd.
Which engine powered the Renault R23?
The Renault R23 used the Renault RS23, a 3.0 V10 engine.