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May
15th

Formula E: Renault becomes a technical partner (+photos)

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From Renault

Renault SAS, leader of Electric Vehicle and expert in motorsport, has signed on as official Technical Partner of Spark Racing Technology to supply the Formula E cars to be entered in the new FIA Formula E Championship.

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Photo: FIA Formula E

Renault is heavily committed to zero-emission mobility, and sees in this partnership a unique technological laboratory, giving it an edge not only in the world of production vehicles but also on the race track.

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Photo: FIA Formula E

Spark Racing Technology sided toward this technological expertise to optimize the electric and electronic layout. The 42 Formula E single-seaters built for the beginning of the first season will be named “Spark-Renault”.

FIA FE Renault
Photo: FIA Formula E

“Renault's expertise in electric powertrain design and integration acquired both in production E.V. and in Formula 1 makes Renault Sport a natural partner for Spark in this exciting Formula E project” said Patrice Ratti, Managing Director of Renault Sport Technologies.

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Photo: FIA Formula E

“Engineers from Renault Sport F1 and Renault Sport Technologies will collaborate with Spark Racing Technology team to optimize the electric and electronic layout and performance of the powertrain. Our experience will be particularly valuable to ensure the safety and reliability of the car,” Ratti added.


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