Renault R24
Fernando Alonso in the Renault R24
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The Renault R24 was the Formula 1 racing cars from Renault for the 2004 season. He was the successor to the Renault used in the previous season R23.
Technology
Renault has developed a new engine for the 2004 season. In previous years, a broader engine with a cylinder angle of 111 ° was used, its reliability was lacking. As of the 2004 season, demanded the rules, not to change the engine during the entire race weekend. The 111 ° engine was not credited such a term. Therefore, a conservative design of motor with a cylinder angle of 90 °, the 2004 developed and used.
Driver
Like last year, the drivers of the Italian Jarno Trulli and Spaniard Fernando Alonso were. Test driver Franck Montagny was. After the 15th race, the Grand Prix of Italy, was replaced for the last three remaining races of the season Jarno Trulli by Jacques Villeneuve.
Season 2004
The 2004 season concluded Renault as third overall from behind the dominant Scuderia Ferrari and BAR- Honda. Jarno Trulli managed the only GP victory of the season in Monaco. In the following years, Fernando Alonso placed three times in the top three; a victory he did not achieve. Jarno Trulli was replaced after the Italian Grand Prix for lack of success in the last race by Jacques Villeneuve, but also reached the no points.