Renault R.S.17

EngineMecachrome-built and assembled Renault R.E.17 turbocharged 1.6L (98 cu in) V6 engine, limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel-drive layoutElectric motorMotor Generator Unit–Kinetic and
Motor Generator Unit–HeatTransmissionRenault semi-automatic sequential gearbox with eight forward and one reverse gearWeight728 kg (1,605.0 lb) (incl. driver)FuelBPLubricantsCastrol EDGEBrakesBrembo carbon brake discs, pads and calipers
AP Master cylindersTyresCompetition historyNotable entrantsRenault Sport F1 TeamNotable driversDebut2017 Australian Grand PrixLast event2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Races	Wins	Podiums	Poles	F/Laps
20	0	0	0	0

The Renault R.S.17 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by the Renault Sport Formula One Team to compete during the 2017 Formula One season. The chassis was designed by Nick Chester, Chris Cooney, Martin Tolliday and Jon Tomlinson with Bob Bell overseeing the design and production of the car as chief technical officer and Rémi Taffin leading the powertrain design. The Renault R.S.17 was the first car designed under Renault's direction since the R31 in 2011.

The car was initially driven by Nico Hülkenberg and Jolyon Palmer.^[3] Hülkenberg joined the team after Kevin Magnussen left the team at the end of the 2016 season, while Palmer was replaced by Carlos Sainz Jr. from the 2017 United States Grand Prix onwards.^[4] The R.S.17 made its competitive début at the 2017 Australian Grand Prix.

Competition history

Hülkenberg scored points eight times, but retired on six occasions. His best result was 6th place in Spain, Great Britain, Belgium and Abu Dhabi. Palmer struggled to score any points until the chaotic Singapore Grand Prix, where he scored a career-best 6th place and eight Championship points. Sainz's first drive for the team saw him finish in 7th place. The team finished the season in 6th place in the constructors' standings, scoring 57 points. This result was considerably stronger than the previous year, where the team scored a mere 8 points.

Complete Formula One results

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	Grands Prix																				Points	WCC
					AUS	CHN	BHR	RUS	ESP	MON	CAN	AZE	AUT	GBR	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	MAL	JPN	USA	MEX	BRA	ABU
2017	Renault Sport Formula One Team	Renault R.E. 17	P
				Nico Hülkenberg	11	12	9	8	6	Ret	8	Ret	13	6	17†	6	13	Ret	16	Ret	Ret	Ret	10	6	57	6th
				Jolyon Palmer	Ret	13	13	Ret	15	11	11	Ret	11	DNS	12	13	Ret	6	15	12
				Carlos Sainz Jr.																	7	Ret	11	Ret

Notes

• † – Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.

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