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{{Short description|Formula One racing car}}
{{Racing car
{{Racing car
| Car_name = Renault R29
| Car_name = Renault R29
| Image = [[File:Romain Grosjean 2009 Japan 3rd Free Practice 2.jpg|260px]]
| Image = Alonso 2009 Spain.jpg
|Caption=[[Fernando Alonso]] driving the R29 at the {{F1 GP|2009|Spanish}}
|Image_size=250px
| Category = [[Formula One]]
| Category = [[Formula One]]
| Constructor = [[Renault F1|Renault]]
| Constructor = [[Renault F1|Renault]]
| Designer = [[Bob Bell (motorsport)|Bob Bell]] {{smaller|(Technical Director)}}<br />[[James Allison (motorsport)|James Allison]] {{smaller|(Assistant TD)}}<br /> [[Pat Symonds]] {{smaller|(Engineering Director)}}<br />[[Tim Densham]] {{smaller|(Chief Designer)}}<br />[[Dirk de Beer]] {{smaller|(Chief Aerodynamicist)}}
| Designer = [[Pat Symonds]] {{smaller|(Executive Engineer)}}<br /> [[Bob Bell (motorsport)|Bob Bell]] {{smaller|(Technical Director)}}<br /> [[James Allison (motorsport)|James Allison]] {{smaller|(Deputy Technical Director)}}<br /> [[Tim Densham]] {{smaller|(Chief Designer)}}<br />[[Martin Tolliday]] {{smaller|(Project Leader)}}<br />[[Tad Czapski]] {{smaller|(Technology Director)}}<br />Robin Tuluie {{smaller|(Head of R&D)}}<br />[[Dirk de Beer]] {{smaller|(Head of Aerodynamics)}}<br>[[Rob White (Formula One)|Rob White]] {{smaller|(Engine Technical Director)}} |
| Predecessor = [[Renault R28|R28]]
| Predecessor = [[Renault R28]]
| Successor = [[Renault R30|R30]]
| Successor = [[Renault R30]]
| Team = [[ING Group|ING]] [[Renault F1|Renault F1 Team]]<br />[[Renault F1|Renault F1 Team]]
| Team = [[ING Group|ING]] [[Renault F1|Renault F1 Team]] (Rounds 1-13)<br />[[Renault F1|Renault F1 Team]] (Rounds 14-17)
| Drivers = 7. {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Fernando Alonso]]<br /> 8. {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Nelson Piquet, Jr.]]<br /> 8. {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Romain Grosjean]]
| Drivers = 7. {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Fernando Alonso]]<br /> 8. {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Nelson Piquet Jr.]]<br /> 8. {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Romain Grosjean]]
| Technical ref = <ref>{{cite web|title= Renault F1 R29 Technical Specifications |url= http://www.renaultf1.com/en/_2009/team/index.php#/team/monoplace/chassis_r29/chassis_r29_statistique/ |work= Renault F1 Team Official Website |accessdate= 2009-11-01}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Renault F1 RS27 Technical Specifications |url= http://www.renaultf1.com/en/_2009/team/index.php#/team/monoplace/moteur_rs27/moteur_rs27_statistique/ |work= Renault F1 Team Official Website |accessdate= 2009-11-01}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
| Technical ref =<ref>{{cite web|title= Renault F1 R29 Technical Specifications |url= http://www.renaultf1.com/en/_2009/team/index.php#/team/monoplace/chassis_r29/chassis_r29_statistique/ |work= Renault F1 Team Official Website |access-date= 2009-11-01}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Renault F1 RS27 Technical Specifications |url= http://www.renaultf1.com/en/_2009/team/index.php#/team/monoplace/moteur_rs27/moteur_rs27_statistique/ |work= Renault F1 Team Official Website |access-date= 2009-11-01}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
| Chassis = Moulded [[carbon fibre]] and [[aluminium]] honeycomb composite [[monocoque]], with engine incorporated as a fully stressed member.
| Chassis = Moulded [[carbon fibre]] and [[aluminium]] honeycomb composite [[monocoque]], with engine incorporated as a fully stressed member.
| Front suspension = Carbon fibre [[Double wishbone suspension|double wishbone]], operating inboard [[torsion bar]] and damper units via a pushrod system.
| Front suspension = Carbon fibre [[Double wishbone suspension|double wishbone]], operating inboard [[torsion bar]] and damper units via a pushrod system.
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| Wheelbase = <!-- Use appropriate template from Category:Automotive conversion templates -->
| Wheelbase = <!-- Use appropriate template from Category:Automotive conversion templates -->
| Track = Front: {{convert|1450|mm|in||abbr=on}}<br />Rear: {{convert|1400|mm|in||abbr=on}}
| Track = Front: {{convert|1450|mm|in||abbr=on}}<br />Rear: {{convert|1400|mm|in||abbr=on}}
| Engine name = [[Renault F1]] ''RS27''
| Engine name = [[Renault RS engine| Renault ''RS27'']]
| Capacity = {{convert|2400|cc|cuin|1|abbr=on}}
| Capacity = {{convert|2400|cc|cuin|1|abbr=on}}
| Configuration = 90° [[V8 engine|V8]] with [[KERS]], limited to 18,000 RPM,
| Configuration = 90° [[V8 engine|V8]] with [[KERS]], limited to 18,000 RPM,
| Turbo/NA = [[naturally aspirated]],
| Turbo/NA = [[naturally aspirated]],
| Engine position = [[MR layout|mid-mounted]].
| Engine position = [[MR layout|mid-mounted]].
| Power = >750 hp @ 18,000 rpm
| Gearbox name =
| Gearbox name =
| Gears = Seven-speed semi-automatic carbon-titanium gearbox with reverse gear.
| Gears = Seven-speed semi-automatic carbon-titanium gearbox with reverse gear.
| Type = “Quickshift” system.
| Type = "Quickshift" system.
| Differential =
| Differential =
| Weight = <!-- Use appropriate template from Category:Automotive conversion templates -->
| Weight = <!-- Use appropriate template from Category:Automotive conversion templates -->
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| Tyres = [[Bridgestone]] ''Potenza''
| Tyres = [[Bridgestone]] ''Potenza''
| Debut = [[2009 Australian Grand Prix]]
| Debut = [[2009 Australian Grand Prix]]
|Last_event=[[2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix]]
| Races = 17
| Races = 17
| Wins = 0
| Wins = 0
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| Poles = 1
| Poles = 1
| Fastest_laps = 2
| Fastest_laps = 2
| Podiums = 1
}}
}}


The '''Renault R29''' is a [[Formula One]] racing car designed by the [[Renault in Formula One|Renault F1 Team]], with which they contested the [[2009 Formula One season|2009 Formula One World Championship]] (originally as ING Renault F1 Team, then, following loss of title sponsorship from the [[ING Group]] after "[[Renault Formula One crash controversy|Crashgate]]", Renault F1 Team). Coming off a resurgent second half of the previous year, the team expected to be fighting for both the drivers and constructors titles. Instead, the car proved to be disappointing. [[Fernando Alonso]] scored all of the team's 26 points. In the hands of either of Alonso's team mates, the car was often towards the back of the field with [[Nelson Piquet, Jr.]] and [[Romain Grosjean]] often failing to reach Q2. Unlike many other 2009 cars that began the year uncompetitively, such as the [[McLaren]] [[McLaren MP4-24|MP4-24]], the R29 showed no sign of improvement throughout the season, and arguably became less competitive over the course of the year, despite Alonso's third place in Singapore, which was Renault's only podium finish of the season.
The '''Renault R29''' is a [[Formula One]] racing car designed by the [[Renault in Formula One|Renault F1 Team]], with which they contested the [[2009 Formula One season|2009 Formula One World Championship]]. The chassis was designed by [[Bob Bell (motorsport)|Bob Bell]], [[James Allison (motorsport)|James Allison]], [[Tim Densham]] and [[Dirk de Beer]] with [[Pat Symonds]] overseeing the design and production of the car as Executive Director of Engineering and [[Rob White (Formula One)|Rob White]] leading the engine design. The car was driven by [[Fernando Alonso]], [[Nelson Piquet Jr.]] and [[Romain Grosjean]].


==Launch==
==Launch==
The R29 was launched on 19 January 2009 at the [[Autódromo Internacional do Algarve|Algarve circuit]] in Portugal.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8851.html |title=Renault and Williams debut new cars in Portugal |publisher=formula1.com |date=2009-01-19 |accessdate=2009-01-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72862 |title=Renault unveil the new R29 |publisher=autosport.com |date=2009-01-19
The R29 was launched on 19 January 2009 at the [[Autódromo Internacional do Algarve|Algarve circuit]] in Portugal.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8851.html |title=Renault and Williams debut new cars in Portugal |publisher=formula1.com |date=2009-01-19 |access-date=2009-01-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72862 |title=Renault unveil the new R29 |publisher=autosport.com |date=2009-01-19
|accessdate=2009-01-19}}</ref>
|access-date=2009-01-19}}</ref>


==Testing==
==Testing==
Initial testing was conducted at the Portimao circuit along with rivals [[WilliamsF1|Williams]], [[McLaren (racing)|McLaren]], [[Toyota Racing|Toyota]] and [[Scuderia Toro Rosso|Toro Rosso]] from 19 January 2009 to 22 January 2009. [[Nelson Piquet, Jr.]] was scheduled to drive for the first two days, followed by [[Fernando Alonso]] on the final two.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://my.ing-renaultf1.com/en/blog/906-R29-breaks-cover-in-Portugal.html |title=R29 breaks cover in Portugal |publisher=ing-renaultf1.com |date=2009-01-19 |accessdate=2009-01-19}}</ref>
Initial testing was conducted at the Portimao circuit along with rivals [[WilliamsF1|Williams]], [[McLaren (racing)|McLaren]], [[Toyota Racing (Formula One team)|Toyota]] and [[Scuderia Toro Rosso|Toro Rosso]] from 19 January 2009 to 22 January 2009. [[Nelson Piquet Jr.]] was scheduled to drive for the first two days, followed by [[Fernando Alonso]] on the final two.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://my.ing-renaultf1.com/en/blog/906-R29-breaks-cover-in-Portugal.html |title=R29 breaks cover in Portugal |publisher=ing-renaultf1.com |date=2009-01-19 |access-date=2009-01-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090121221119/http://my.ing-renaultf1.com/en/blog/906-R29-breaks-cover-in-Portugal.html |archive-date=2009-01-21 }}</ref>


==Season review==
[[File:Nelson Piquet 2009 Turkey.jpg|thumb|left|[[Nelson Piquet, Jr.]] driving the R29 at the [[2009 Turkish Grand Prix]].]]
[[File:Nelson Piquet 2009 Turkey.jpg|thumb|left|[[Nelson Piquet Jr.]] driving the R29 at the [[2009 Turkish Grand Prix]].]]
Coming off a resurgent second half of the previous year, the team expected to be fighting for both the drivers and constructors titles. Instead, the car proved to be disappointing. [[Fernando Alonso]] scored all of the team's 26 points. In the hands of either of Alonso's team mates, the car was often towards the back of the field with [[Nelson Piquet Jr.]] and [[Romain Grosjean]] often failing to reach Q2.

[[File:Fernando Alonso 2009 Singapore 2.jpg|thumb|left|Alonso took the team's only podium finish of the season in Singapore]]
Unlike many other 2009 cars that began the year uncompetitively, such as the [[McLaren]] [[McLaren MP4-24|MP4-24]], the R29 showed no sign of improvement throughout the season, and arguably became less competitive over the course of the year, despite Alonso's third place in {{F1 GP|2009|Singapore}}, which was Renault's only podium finish of the season.


==Sponsorship==
==Sponsorship==
[[File:Romain Grosjean 2009 Singapore 2.jpg|left|thumb|Grosjean driving the R29 with a revised livery after the departure of ING as shown in Singapore]]
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[[ING Group]] initially remained the team's primary sponsor, carrying over from 2008. However, in the wake of the [[Renault Formula One crash controversy]], ING terminated their contract with immediate effect. Their logo on the car simply being replaced by the word ''Renault'' from the [[2009 Singapore Grand Prix]] onwards. French oil company [[Elf Aquitaine]] was replaced as a team partner by Elf's parent company, [[Total S.A.]], adding red accents to the car's livery<ref name="Total">{{cite web | url = http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/090119084939.shtml | title = F1 : Renault set to unveil the R29 | publisher = F1-Live.com | date = 2009-01-19 | accessdate = 2009-01-19}}</ref> There is still an Elf logo on the engine cover.
[[ING Group]] initially remained the team's primary sponsor, carrying over from 2008. However, in the wake of the [[Renault Formula One crash controversy|"Crashgate"]], ING terminated their contract with immediate effect - the company had been due to end their sponsorship of the team after the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/5580790/ing-end-renault-deal|title=ING end Renault deal|date=24 September 2009|access-date=31 October 2024|work=[[Sky Sports]]}}</ref> Their logo on the car was simply replaced by the word ''Renault'' from the Singapore Grand Prix onwards. Despite this, the logo was still visible on the driver overalls and personnel uniform during the Singapore race, and from the next race in [[2009 Japanese Grand Prix|Japan]], the team introduced a new uniform for the last three races of the season that removed both the logo and the orange accents from the design.
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French oil company [[Elf Aquitaine]] was replaced as a team partner by Elf's parent company, [[Total S.A.]], adding red accents to the car's livery<ref name="Total">{{cite web | url = http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/090119084939.shtml | title = F1 : Renault set to unveil the R29 | publisher = F1-Live.com | date = 2009-01-19 | access-date = 2009-01-19}}</ref> There is still an Elf logo on the engine cover.
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{{Clear}}


==Complete Formula One results==
==Complete Formula One results==
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Latest revision as of 22:58, 2 December 2024

Renault R29
Fernando Alonso driving the R29 at the Spanish Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorRenault
Designer(s)Pat Symonds (Executive Engineer)
Bob Bell (Technical Director)
James Allison (Deputy Technical Director)
Tim Densham (Chief Designer)
Martin Tolliday (Project Leader)
Tad Czapski (Technology Director)
Robin Tuluie (Head of R&D)
Dirk de Beer (Head of Aerodynamics)
Rob White (Engine Technical Director)
PredecessorRenault R28
SuccessorRenault R30
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisMoulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, with engine incorporated as a fully stressed member.
Suspension (front)Carbon fibre double wishbone, operating inboard torsion bar and damper units via a pushrod system.
Suspension (rear)As front.
Length4,800 mm (190 in)
Width1,800 mm (71 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
Axle trackFront: 1,450 mm (57 in)
Rear: 1,400 mm (55 in)
Engine Renault RS27 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8 with KERS, limited to 18,000 RPM, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
TransmissionSeven-speed semi-automatic carbon-titanium gearbox with reverse gear. "Quickshift" system.
Power>750 hp @ 18,000 rpm
FuelTotal
TyresBridgestone Potenza
Competition history
Notable entrantsING Renault F1 Team (Rounds 1-13)
Renault F1 Team (Rounds 14-17)
Notable drivers7. Spain Fernando Alonso
8. Brazil Nelson Piquet Jr.
8. France Romain Grosjean
Debut2009 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
170112

The Renault R29 is a Formula One racing car designed by the Renault F1 Team, with which they contested the 2009 Formula One World Championship. The chassis was designed by Bob Bell, James Allison, Tim Densham and Dirk de Beer with Pat Symonds overseeing the design and production of the car as Executive Director of Engineering and Rob White leading the engine design. The car was driven by Fernando Alonso, Nelson Piquet Jr. and Romain Grosjean.

Launch

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The R29 was launched on 19 January 2009 at the Algarve circuit in Portugal.[3][4]

Testing

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Initial testing was conducted at the Portimao circuit along with rivals Williams, McLaren, Toyota and Toro Rosso from 19 January 2009 to 22 January 2009. Nelson Piquet Jr. was scheduled to drive for the first two days, followed by Fernando Alonso on the final two.[5]

Season review

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Nelson Piquet Jr. driving the R29 at the 2009 Turkish Grand Prix.

Coming off a resurgent second half of the previous year, the team expected to be fighting for both the drivers and constructors titles. Instead, the car proved to be disappointing. Fernando Alonso scored all of the team's 26 points. In the hands of either of Alonso's team mates, the car was often towards the back of the field with Nelson Piquet Jr. and Romain Grosjean often failing to reach Q2.

Alonso took the team's only podium finish of the season in Singapore

Unlike many other 2009 cars that began the year uncompetitively, such as the McLaren MP4-24, the R29 showed no sign of improvement throughout the season, and arguably became less competitive over the course of the year, despite Alonso's third place in Singapore Grand Prix, which was Renault's only podium finish of the season.

Sponsorship

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Grosjean driving the R29 with a revised livery after the departure of ING as shown in Singapore

ING Group initially remained the team's primary sponsor, carrying over from 2008. However, in the wake of the "Crashgate", ING terminated their contract with immediate effect - the company had been due to end their sponsorship of the team after the season.[6] Their logo on the car was simply replaced by the word Renault from the Singapore Grand Prix onwards. Despite this, the logo was still visible on the driver overalls and personnel uniform during the Singapore race, and from the next race in Japan, the team introduced a new uniform for the last three races of the season that removed both the logo and the orange accents from the design.

French oil company Elf Aquitaine was replaced as a team partner by Elf's parent company, Total S.A., adding red accents to the car's livery[7] There is still an Elf logo on the engine cover.

Complete Formula One results

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(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Points WCC
2009 ING Renault F1 Team Renault RS27 V8 B AUS MAL CHN BHR ESP MON TUR GBR GER HUN EUR BEL ITA SIN JPN BRA ABU 26 8th
Fernando Alonso 5 11 9 8 5 7 10 14 7 Ret 6 Ret 5 3 10 Ret 14
Nelson Piquet Jr. Ret 15 16 10 12 Ret 16 12 13 12
Romain Grosjean 15 Ret 15 Ret 16 13 18

References

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  1. ^ "Renault F1 R29 Technical Specifications". Renault F1 Team Official Website. Retrieved 2009-11-01. [dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Renault F1 RS27 Technical Specifications". Renault F1 Team Official Website. Retrieved 2009-11-01. [dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Renault and Williams debut new cars in Portugal". formula1.com. 2009-01-19. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
  4. ^ "Renault unveil the new R29". autosport.com. 2009-01-19. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
  5. ^ "R29 breaks cover in Portugal". ing-renaultf1.com. 2009-01-19. Archived from the original on 2009-01-21. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
  6. ^ "ING end Renault deal". Sky Sports. 24 September 2009. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  7. ^ "F1 : Renault set to unveil the R29". F1-Live.com. 2009-01-19. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
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