Renault unveils the R.S. 18, the French proposal for the Formula 1 season with Carlos Sainz

Renault has just presented its new model for the upcoming Formula 1 season. A model that surprises because it represents all the technology of the French brand for the most demanding competition on the sporting calendar. It is the third chassis the brand has developed since returning as a team to the competition in 2016, and it is based on the 2017 model, although it has several structural and equipment differences, such as an improved suspension and aerodynamic downforce, which will translate into the model’s efficiency on the track.

In the images we can see the halo protection device for the driver, one of the requirements being imposed by the FIA, which manufacturers have cleverly integrated into the design in a very practical way and have worked hard to keep from standing out too much. The model’s styling is very striking, with a yellow colour dominating over black. The main air intake, located above the driver’s cockpit, has an almost hexagonal shape. The engine sits in a redesigned space,

The thing is, the design of the car will probably change slightly and its aerodynamics will change too, as these may be improved before the racing season begins. The engine may be the 1.6-litre turbocharged V6, possibly upgraded, a unit that performed well on the test bench at Viry-Châtillon. It is important that it is a very efficient and durable engine, since this year only three engines are allowed to be used across the 21 races of the calendar.

The car will be driven by the team of Carlos Sainz and Nico Hülkenberg, who will hold the wheel of a powerful car that will aim to position itself among the front runners. The first contact with the car will take place in Barcelona, between 26 February and 1 March. Those days will serve to finish fine-tuning its appearance and final characteristics, after both drivers have had their first experiences with it. What do you think of Renault’s proposal for Formula 1?