Renault announces Formula 1 engine supply deal
Renault will supply Red Bull GmbH with Formula 1
engines in 2007 and 2008.
The Renault F1 Team is pleased to announce that it has reached
an agreement with Red Bull GmbH for the supply of Renault
engines for the 2007 and 2008 Formula 1 seasons.
Renault has a strong tradition of Formula 1 engine supply
dating back to 1983, when the French manufacturer first supplied
customer engines to Lotus. Lotus, Ligier, Tyrrell, Williams
and Benetton all raced with Renault horsepower at different
times during the 1980s and 1990s, scoring a total of 80 Grand
Prix victories.
Red Bull GmbH will confirm at a later date which of its teams
(Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso) will use Renault
engines during the 2007 season.
Renault F1 Team President Alain Dassas and Renault F1 Team
Managing Director Flavio Briatore commented:
"It is positive for Formula 1 to have another team racing
with a top-line, competitive engine, and this agreement will
also reinforce Renault's presence in the sport. We look forward
to working with a dynamic, ambitious company such as Red Bull."
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