--- description: "The Renault RE20B is Renault’s Formula 1 car of 1981: 9 GP starts, 0 wins, 1 podium, 0 poles, P3 in the 1981 constructors’ championship. Specs, drivers, power unit and race-by-race results." title: "Renault RE20B: 1981 F1 Car – Specs, Results & Stats" image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/default-image.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-spa-header.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) - [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/) - [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/) - [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/) - [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/) - [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/) - [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/) - [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/) - [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/) - [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/) - [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/) - Add to home screen [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) [Next session![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/) [Next session![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/) # Renault RE20B: 1981 F1 Car Specs & Stats 1981 Formula 1 car ## ![Renault logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com//wp-content/uploads/2019/07/renault-logo-20.jpg) Renault RE20B [3rd in standings](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1981-f1-championship-standings/) | [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) car 3rd Best Finish 2nd Best Quali 1 Podium 6 Points ## Car Profile | Team | ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) | | --- | --- | | Season | [1981](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1981-f1-championship-standings/) | | Constructors' | P3 **6** pts | | Races | 5 (9 starts) | | Designers | François Castaing Technical directorMichel Tétu Chief designerMarcel Hubert Head of aerodynamics | [Compare with another car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/f1-cars-comparison-tool/?car_a=1215) ## Drivers of the Renault RE20B 15 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) ![Alain Prost](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Alain-Prost.jpg) [AlainProst](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alain-prost/) P5 **1** podium · **43** pts 16 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) [RenéArnoux](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/rene-arnoux/) P9 **11** pts ## Full Car Statistics | Grands Prix | 5 | | --- | --- | | Race Starts | 9 | | Wins | 0 (0.0%) | | Best Grid | 2nd | | Podiums | 1 (11.1%) | | Best Finish | 3rd | | Points Finishes | 2 | | Points | 6 | | Retirements | 5 (55.6%) | | Drivers | 2 | ## Engine & Tyres | Engine | [Renault EF1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/renault-engine-f1-stats/)
1.5 V6 turbo | | --- | --- | | Also powered | [Renault RE30](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/renault-re30/) | | Tyres | Michelin | ## Key Car Landmarks FirstLast Race [1981 USA West F1 Grand Prix1981 USA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states-west/) [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)1981 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1981 BEL F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/) Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ar.svg?v=2)1981 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1981 ARG F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-argentina/) Prostonly once Points [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ar.svg?v=2)1981 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1981 ARG F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-argentina/) Prost [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ar.svg?v=2)1981 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1981 ARG F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-argentina/) Arnoux ## 1981 Finishing Positions 3rd 1 5th 1 8th 2 DNF 5 DNQ 1 **DNF** Did Not Finish · **DNQ** Did Not Qualify ## Performance Breakdown 11.1% 1 / 9 Podium Rate 22.2% 2 / 9 Points Finish Rate 33.3% 3 / 9 Finish Rate ## 1981 Race by Race 5 Grands Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states-west/ "1981 USA West F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/br.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/ "1981 Brazilian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ar.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-argentina/ "1981 Argentine F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-san-marino/ "1981 San Marino F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/ "1981 Belgian F1 GP") ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Alain-Prost.jpg) [Alain Prost](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alain-prost/) DNFDNF3DNFDNF [René Arnoux](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/rene-arnoux/) 8DNF58DNQ 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified Stats current as of: 16 Oct 2026 Last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 14:17 ## Renault RE20B: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Renault RE20B? Renault raced the Renault RE20B in the 1981 Formula 1 season, finishing 3rd in the constructors' championship with 6 points.
Who drove the Renault RE20B? Alain Prost and René Arnoux drove the Renault RE20B in 1981.
How many races did the Renault RE20B win? The Renault RE20B did not win a Grand Prix; it took 1 podium finish in 1981, with a best result of 3rd.
Which engine powered the Renault RE20B? The Renault RE20B used the Renault EF1, a 1.5 V6 turbo engine.
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