Renault R.S.19

Renault R.S.19
Daniel Ricciardo driving the R.S.19 during the Austrian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorRenault
Designer(s)Nick Chester (Chassis Technical Director)
Naoki Tokunaga (Chief Transformation Officer)
Chris Cooney (Engineering Director)
Martin Tolliday (Chief Designer)
Simon Virrill (Project Leader)
Matthew Harman (Chief Engineer)
Pete Machin (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorRenault R.S.18
SuccessorRenault R.S.20
Technical specifications[1]
Length5,480 mm (216 in)
Width2,000 mm (79 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
Axle track1,600 mm (63 in)
EngineMecachrome-built and assembled Renault E-Tech 19 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM
Electric motorRenault kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionEight-speed semi-automatic sequential carbon gearbox with reverse gears
PowerAround 1000HP in qualifying
Weight743 kg (1,638 lb) with driver, ballast and camera
FuelBP Ultimate
LubricantsCastrol EDGE
BrakesCarbon disks and pads
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
OZ forged magnesium wheels: 13"
Competition history
Notable entrantsRenault F1 Team
Notable drivers
Debut2019 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
210000

The Renault R.S.19 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by the Renault F1 Team to compete during the 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship.[2] The chassis was designed by Nick Chester, Chris Cooney, Martin Tolliday, Simon Virrill and Pete Machin with Marcin Budkowski overseeing the design and production of the car as executive technical director and Rémi Taffin leading the powertrain design. The car was driven by Nico Hülkenberg and Daniel Ricciardo.[2] The car made its competitive debut at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix.

  1. ^ "La fiche technique de la Renault R.S.19 - Motorsport.com". fr.motorsport.com (in French). Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Renault reveal Ricciardo and Hulkenberg's new R.S.19". www.formula1.com. 12 February 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2019.