Renault R29

The Renault R29 is a Formula One racing car designed by the Renault F1 Team, with which they contested the 2009 Formula One World Championship (originally as ING Renault F1 Team, then, following loss of title sponsorship from the ING Group after "Crashgate", Renault F1 Team). The chassis was designed by Bob Bell, James Allison, Tim Densham and Dirk de Beer with Pat Symonds overseeing the design and production of the car as Executive Director of Engineering and Rob White leading the engine design. The car was driven by Fernando Alonso, Nelson Piquet Jr. and Romain Grosjean.

Renault R29
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorRenault
Designer(s)Pat Symonds (Executive Engineer)
Bob Bell (Technical Director)
James Allison (Deputy Technical Director)
Tim Densham (Chief Designer)
Martin Tolliday (Project Leader)
Tad Czapski (Technology Director)
Robin Tuluie (Head of R&D)
Dirk de Beer (Head of Aerodynamics)
Rob White (Engine Technical Director)
PredecessorRenault R28
SuccessorRenault R30
Technical specifications
ChassisMoulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, with engine incorporated as a fully stressed member.
Suspension (front)Carbon fibre double wishbone, operating inboard torsion bar and damper units via a pushrod system.
Suspension (rear)As front.
Length4,800 mm (190 in)
Width1,800 mm (71 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
Axle trackFront: 1,450 mm (57 in)
Rear: 1,400 mm (55 in)
Engine Renault RS27 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8 with KERS, limited to 18,000 RPM, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
TransmissionSeven-speed semi-automatic carbon-titanium gearbox with reverse gear. "Quickshift" system.
Power>750 hp @ 18,000 rpm
FuelTotal
TyresBridgestone Potenza
Competition history
Notable entrantsING Renault F1 Team
Renault F1 Team
Notable drivers7. Fernando Alonso
8. Nelson Piquet Jr.
8. Romain Grosjean
Debut2009 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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