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What F1 team was Benetton?
Renault F1 Team
In 2000, the team was purchased by Renault, but competed as Benetton for the 2000 and 2001 seasons. In 2002, the team became Renault….Benetton Formula.
| Previous name | Toleman Motorsport |
| Next name | Renault F1 Team |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
|---|---|
| First entry | 1986 Brazilian Grand Prix |
| Races entered | 260 |
Did Benetton cheat in F1?
The FIA in the hearing judged that Benetton had not tried to cheat by removing the filter from the refuelling rig, but the governing body did say that the team removed it without authorisation from Intertechnique to try to gain an advantage.
Does Maserati have an F1 team?
Its works Formula One programme was broadly successful, providing a total of 9 Grand Prix wins for the factory team. In addition, Juan Manuel Fangio won the 1957 World Championship of Drivers with a Maserati 250F….Formula One.
| Formula One World Championship career | |
|---|---|
| Fastest laps | 15 |
What is the Orange team in F1?
The Arrows A23 is a Formula One racing car, used by the Arrows team during the 2002 Formula One season.
What is the most powerful f1 car ever?
Benetton B186
The Benetton B186 is a Formula One racing car, built and raced by the Benetton team for the 1986 Formula One World Championship….Benetton B186.
| Technical specifications | |
|---|---|
| Power | 1,350–1,400 hp (1,010–1,040 kW) (qualifying trim) 850–900 hp (630–670 kW) (race-spec) |
| Weight | 548 kg (1,208 lb) |
| Fuel | BMW Wintershall |
Why did Schumacher retire from Ferrari?
Towards the end of the race, Schumacher’s Ferrari developed a coolant leak and loss of performance indicating he may not finish the race. As Villeneuve approached to pass his rival on lap 48, Schumacher turned in on him but retired from the race. Villeneuve went on and scored four points to take the championship.
When did F1 cars stop refueling?
Refuelling. Refuelling, now banned in F1 races, was permitted from the 1994 season to the 2009 season. During this period, a pit stop involved about twenty mechanics, with the aim of completing the stop as quickly as possible.
Why is Maserati not in F1?
Like Alfa Romeo, its corporate cousin, Maserati was once an F1 winner, but the last of its two championships came in 1957, with a legendary driver and car, Juan Manuel Fangio and the 250F, respectively. Maserati’s fortunes deteriorated, forcing it out of F1.
Are there any American F1 drivers?
Currently, there are no American drivers in F1. Michael Andretti’s father, Mario Andretti, is the most successful American driver to dominate F1, winning the 1978 championship.