
Giorgio Piola's F1 technical analysis
2019 tech verdict: Renault reaches ahead, but falls back
Join us as we delve into Giorgio Piola’s 2019 archive and bring you insight into the relentless development undertaken by the teams throughout a season in the pursuit of more performance. In today’s gallery we will focus on… Renault.

In a season where it promised much, Renault fell well short of the goals it had set itself. Although the engine performed much closer to its rivals than before, the step forward it had expected to take on the chassis and aero side with the arrival of star driver Daniel Ricciardo simply didn’t happen.
Having been a solid fourth in 2018, Renault scored fewer points this term and fell behind McLaren – who beat it with its own engines.
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Renault R.S.19 rear wing

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Renault F1 Team R.S. 19 suspension detail

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Renault R.S.19 front wing sensor vs Alfa Romeo C38 sensor

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Renault F1 Team R.S.19 rear wing DRS pod comparison Canadian GP

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Renault F1 Team R.S.19 rear wing comparison

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Renault F1 Team R.S.19 nose

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Renault F1 Team R.S.19 bargeboard

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Renault F1 Team R.S.19 rear detail

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Renault F1 Team R.S.19 floor detail

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Renault F1 Team R.S.19, rear detail

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Renault R.S.19 new front wing

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Teams | Renault F1 Team |
Author | Giorgio Piola |
2019 tech verdict: Renault reaches ahead, but falls back
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