Benetton Formula
Benetton Formula Ltd., commonly referred to simply as Benetton, was a Formula One constructor that participated from 1986 to 2001. The team was owned by the Benetton family who run a worldwide chain of clothing stores of the same name. In 2000, the team was purchased by Renault, but competed as Benetton for the 2000 and 2001 seasons. In 2002, the team became Renault. The Benetton Formula team was chaired by Alessandro Benetton from 1988 to 1998.
| Full name | Benetton Formula Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Base | Witney, England, UK (1986–1991) Enstone, England, UK (1992–2001) |
| Noted staff | Flavio Briatore Rocco Benetton Ross Brawn Frank Dernie Mike Gascoyne Nigel Stepney Pat Symonds Steve Matchett David Richards Peter Collins Rory Byrne Nikolas Tombazis Willem Toet Pat Fry Nick Wirth John Barnard Philip J. Henderson Greg Field |
| Noted drivers | Teo Fabi Gerhard Berger Thierry Boutsen Alessandro Nannini Johnny Herbert Emanuele Pirro Nelson Piquet Roberto Moreno Michael Schumacher Martin Brundle Riccardo Patrese Jos Verstappen JJ Lehto Jean Alesi Alexander Wurz Giancarlo Fisichella Jenson Button |
| Previous name | Toleman Motorsport |
| Next name | Renault F1 Team |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| First entry | 1986 Brazilian Grand Prix |
| Races entered | 260 |
| Engines | BMW, Ford, Renault, Playlife |
| Constructors' Championships | 1 (1995) |
| Drivers' Championships | 2 (1994, 1995) |
| Race victories | 27 |
| Podiums | 102 |
| Points | 851.5 (861.5) |
| Pole positions | 15 |
| Fastest laps | 36 |
| Final entry | 2001 Japanese Grand Prix |
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