History

Renault was first involved in Formula One in 1977 with a single car entry at the British Grand Prix. The team's drivers in its early years in Formula One included René Arnoux, Alain Prost and Derek Warwick. Renault left Formula One at the end of the 1986 season returning as an engine supplier to Williams between 1989 and 1997 and Benetton between 1995 and 1997. From the mid-1990s Renault powered teams dominated the World Championship with five Drivers and six Constructors Championships.

Renault bought the Benetton Formula One team in 2000 and rebranded the team as Renault F1 in 2002. The team finished second in the 2004 Championship and then won both the Drivers and Constructors titles in 2005 and 2006.

Giancarlo Fisichella debuted in Formula One in 1996 with Minardi. He won his first race at the rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix of 2003 when driving for Jordan, although he was not awarded this victory until five days after the race following an FIA review of the result. He joined the Renault Formula One team in 2005, helping the team to secure the Constructors Championship for two consecutive years. Smooth, tenacious and accomplished, the Italian is respected throughout the paddock for his speed and competitiveness.

The Scalextric Model

Fitted with the super-fast, slim-line FF motor this car is very quick and its performance is matched to the other 2007 F1 cars in the Scalextric range. Build quality and attention to detail is to the normal high standard. The quality of the printed decoration is excellent. The front nose and wing assembly is designed to detach in the event of an accident for refitting without affecting other components.

This Digital Chip Installed car is ready to run on both Digital and standard Scalextric systems. The car features adjustable Magnatraction™ positions, easy change pick-ups and a quick release nose section.

• Ready to race on your Scalextric Digital layout
• Replace pick-ups in seconds
• Helps to hold the car on the track

Download the Renault F1 Service Sheet 367E (2007) (242.08kb)

Battery Requirements

None

For Ages

7+

Configuration

Motor

Mabuchi FF; 18k rpm; Gear ratio 9:27

Chassis

Rear Mounted In-line Motor

Magnet

Rectangular 2.5 mm; Downforce 155 gm

Overall length

147 mm

Wheelbase

98 mm

Axle/Hub width

55 mm Front; 57 mm Rear

Tyre diameter/width

21(ext), 12(int) x 11 mm Front; 21(ext), 12(int) x 12 mm Rear

Weights

Car 65 gm; Case 156gm

Scale

1/32

Produced with permission from Renault F1 Team.