Quality and reliability: two key concepts in F1 and series produced vehicles

Renault's double title underscores the brand's technological and engineering excellence and its outstanding reliability, which is supremely important in F1. Winning both titles in two consecutive seasons is a clear demonstration of the robust design, production and development processes applied to the engine-chassis combination.

The same high demands for reliability and quality are shared by the Formula 1 single-seaters and Renault's series produced vehicles. As part of Renault Commitment 2009, the brand has committed to placing Laguna in the top three vehicles in its segment in terms of quality: a goal that the Renault F1 Team shares by aiming for a podium finish in every race. While the circumstances may be different, it is the same approach and the same quest for perfection that drive all of the teams working at Renault.

For Renault, Formula 1 is a unique testing ground for technical and organizational solutions, such as 3D prototyping technology, software and hardware or the organization of project teams. These solutions are then rolled out in the engineering organizations.

Inversely, some fifteen experts in aerodynamics, engineering and information technology from Renault's Technocentre joined the F1 team in 2002. Their experience in a working environment where development cycles are extremely short - one year - has been an opportunity to learn how development lead-times can be shortened in the automotive industry.

Another example in the current range is the venturi on Clio Renault Sport, which was directly derived from a system used in Formula 1.


Victory in Formula 1: a driving force for the entire Renault Group

By triumphing on all five continents, the Renault F1 Team acts as Renault's international flagship, especially in countries where the group's reputation is gaining strength. The F1 Team presents the public with an image of quality, enthusiasm and success that paves the way for the introduction of the brand's vehicles on international markets. Customer surveys have shown that success in Formula 1 has contributed to improving the image of the Renault brand. 63% of the general public believes that Renault's world titles are a sign of the brand's reliability, quality and its technological edge.

This series of victories has stirred unprecedented interest amongst Renault's employees, who are proud to work for a double world champion. Yet again, Renault has risen to the toughest of challenges with passion and enthusiasm.

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