Renault Will Power Caterham for the Next Three Seasons

RenaultRenaultFrance, 1898 > present189 models
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has signed a three-year contract to supply engines to CaterhamCaterhamUnited Kingdom, 1973 > present9 models
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from 2014 to 2016. Next year’s F1 engines are 1.6-liter V6 turbocharged engines with two forms of energy recovery. Caterham has been using Renault engines since 2011.

The new two-system hybrid in F1 uses the head of the exhaust gases and regenerative braking to create energy for the car. When combined with the turbocharged engine, power will actually increase over the current V8s, but the engines will use 35% less fuel.

Caterham and Renault have a close relationship. The two companies have formed a joint venture to bring back the AlpineAlpineFrance, 1955 > 199414 models
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brand. The Caterham version of that car was previewed at the Singapore Grand Prix in the Caterham AeroSevenCaterham AeroSevenUnited Kingdom, 2014 > 2014 concept.

“Over the past three years we have seen Caterham mature, with impressive new facilities and a solid technical structure. The new technical regulations provide a big challenge, but with change comes opportunity and next year is a prime chance for the team to secure the next targets in its ongoing plans,” said Renault Sport F1 President Jean-Michel Jalinier.

Renault has also signed deals to supply engines to Red BullRed BullAustria, 2004 > present12 models
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and Toro RossoToro RossoItaly, 2006 > present10 models
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next season. WilliamsWilliamsUnited Kingdom, 1977 > present37 models
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and LotusLotusUnited Kingdom, 1952 > present68 models
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, which currently use Renault engines, have not yet confirmed their engine contracts for next season.