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The Renault Sport R.S. 01 made its first laps in public on October 18 at the Jerez track in Spain, for the last race of the World Series By Renault.
At the wheel, Alain Prost was impressed by its performance.
“The Renault Sport R.S. 01 is magnificent, and that's important in terms of image. This is a new step forward for Renault, since it is launching what is actually a typical Endurance car. It's a real race car, while being closely linked to the product since its design was largely inspired by the new production models,” Prost explained.
Jean Ragnotti, who needs no introduction, and former Formula 1 driver Sebastien Buemi were, for once, in the passenger seat.
Overall, 58,000 spectators were able to appreciate the elegant lines, distinctive sound and dynamic qualities of this R.S. 01 during its first public demonstration. The first customers will be able to take delivery in March 2015.
R.S. 01 has already been test-driven for 3,000 km on various tracks with different drivers. Development work is continuing in order to optimise this race car, which already meets high standards of performance.
First race of the R.S. 01: mid-2015 at Spa-Francorchamps.
The Renault Sport R.S. 01 made its first laps in public on October 18 at the Jerez track in Spain, for the last race of the World Series By Renault.
At the wheel, Alain Prost was impressed by its performance.
“The Renault Sport R.S. 01 is magnificent, and that's important in terms of image. This is a new step forward for Renault, since it is launching what is actually a typical Endurance car. It's a real race car, while being closely linked to the product since its design was largely inspired by the new production models,” Prost explained.
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| Alain Prost, Renault Sport R.S. 01 (Photo: Renault Sport) |
Jean Ragnotti, who needs no introduction, and former Formula 1 driver Sebastien Buemi were, for once, in the passenger seat.
Overall, 58,000 spectators were able to appreciate the elegant lines, distinctive sound and dynamic qualities of this R.S. 01 during its first public demonstration. The first customers will be able to take delivery in March 2015.
R.S. 01 has already been test-driven for 3,000 km on various tracks with different drivers. Development work is continuing in order to optimise this race car, which already meets high standards of performance.
First race of the R.S. 01: mid-2015 at Spa-Francorchamps.