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Renault celebrate 110th anniversary of maiden grand prix win

Renault Sport Formula 1 Team tjhis week celebrated the 110th anniversary of its maiden Grand Prix win with a glittering event in downtown Budapest, Hungary. Renault won the first-ever official Grand Prix held in 1906 with its revolutionary Type AK car. Held at Le Mans, Hungarian driver Ferenc Szisz took victory for the marque, ensuring both driver and manufacturer a unique place in the history of Formula 1. The first Grand Prix was held on public roads outside Le Mans on 26 – 27 June 1906. Run over two days, Renault participated with its Type AK, a lightweight chassis fitted with a 12.9-litre four-cylinder engine. Thirty-two cars started the two-day long race, but many failed in...
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