Renault Sport Formula One Car

Infiniti has been involved in Formula 1 since 2011 with their Red Bull Racing partnership. They are now planning to take the next step in their involvement in the open-wheeled racing series. The Japanese luxury car division of Nissan will be a technical partner for the new Renault Sport Formula One Team.

Because of the company’s experience with hybrid drivetrains they will be a key partner in the development of the Renault Energy F1 power unit’s Energy Recovery System (ERS). The system incorporates two motor generator units, the MGU-H and MGU-K, as well as a battery.

With the leveraging of each parties expertise the alliance between Nissan and Renault has been strengthened. The change will start for the 2016 season. A team of Infiniti hybrid specialists will move from Japan to France. They will be using their experience in producing cars like the Q50 sports sedan available with a 3.5-liter hybrid drivetrain.

“At Infiniti, motorsport is an important part of our business strategy,” said Roland Krueger, president Infiniti Motor Company. “Forming a technical collaboration and enabling technology transfer road-to-track and track-to-road is the logical next step. The establishment of the Renault Sport Formula One Team by our Alliance partner Renault provides us with an ideal opportunity to enter this next phase of our long-term motorsport strategy.”