Renault R.S.18

Renault R.S.18
	The R.S.18, driven by Nico Hülkenberg, during the 2018 Austrian Grand Prix.
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Renault
Designer(s)	Bob Bell (Chief Technical Officer); Nick Chester (Chassis Technical Director); (Chief Transformation Officer); (Engineering Director); (Chief Designer); (Project Leader); (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	Renault R.S.17
Successor	Renault R.S.19
Technical specifications
Chassis	Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)	Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operate an inboard rocker via a pushrod system
Suspension (rear)	Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones with pull rod operated torsion bars
Length	5,480 mm (215.7 in)
Width	2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Height	950 mm (37.4 in)
Axle track	Front: 1,600 mm (63.0 in); Rear: 1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Engine	Renault R.E.18 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor	Renault kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission	Eight-speed semi-automatic sequential titanium gearbox + 1 reverse gear
Weight	733 kg (1,616.0 lb)
Fuel	BP
Lubricants	Castrol EDGE
Brakes	Carbon discs and pads with Brembo calipers and AP Racing cylinders
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry) ; Pirelli Cinturato (wet) ; OZ forged magnesium wheels: 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants	Renault Sport F1 Team
Notable drivers	27. Nico Hülkenberg; 55. Carlos Sainz Jr.
Debut	2018 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The Renault R.S.18 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by the Renault Sport Formula One Team to compete during the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship. The chassis was designed by Nick Chester, Chris Cooney, Martin Tolliday, and Pete Machin with Bob Bell overseeing the design and production of the car as a chief technical officer and Rémi Taffin leading the powertrain design. The car was driven by Nico Hülkenberg and Carlos Sainz Jr.^[4] The car made its competitive debut at the 2018 Australian Grand Prix.

Design and development[]

Following Renault's return to the sport as a constructor in 2016, the team underwent a recruitment drive and began investing in its Enstone facilities. With the development of the R.S.18, the Enstone factory was expanded to accommodate the team's operations.^[5]

Competition history[]

Later use[]

A modified R.S.18 was used during testing of the 2022 tyre compounds after the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.^[6]

Complete Formula One results[]

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	Grands Prix																					Points	WCC
Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	AUS	BHR	CHN	AZE	ESP	MON	CAN	FRA	AUT	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	RUS	JPN	USA	MEX	BRA	ABU	Points	WCC
2018	Renault Sport Formula One Team	Renault R.E.18	P	Hülkenberg	7	6	6	Ret	Ret	8	7	9	Ret	6	5	12	Ret	13	10	12	Ret	6	6	Ret	Ret	122	4th
2018	Renault Sport Formula One Team	Renault R.E.18	P	Sainz	10	11	9	5	7	10	8	8	12	Ret	12	9	11	8	8	17	10	7	Ret	12	6	122	4th