The Renault Clio Cup Series is a one-make racing series created and managed by Alpine Racing (until 2020 known as Renault Sport). The championship was born after merging the 4 active Renault Clio national cups at that moment plus the Clio Cup Europe.
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| Category | One-make racing by Renault |
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| Country | 19 different countries (Europe, Latin America, China) |
| Inaugural season | 1966 |
| Constructors | Renault |
| Drivers' champion |  Gabriele Torelli |
| Official website | Site of actual clio cup |
 Current season | |
National cups
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Up to 22 different renault cups have come into existence at some point: Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom for example.
French Cup
editThe French Clio Cup has been held since 2004.
The French Cup started in 1966 and used in succession Renault 8 Gordini (1966–1970), Renault 12 Gordini (1971–1974), Renault 5 LS kitée (1975–1976), Renault 5 Alpine (1977–1981), Renault 5 Alpine Turbo (1982–1984), Renault 5 GT Turbo (1985–1990), Renault Clio 16S (1991–1996) and Renault Mégane Coupé 16V (1997–2000).[1] The French Cup wasn't held between 2001 and 2003.
Belgian Cup
editThis series started in 2001 as the Renault Sport Clio Cup Elf, but in 2005 the championship was cancelled due to the lack of participants.[2] It returned in 2008 as the Renault Clio Cup Belux 2008 with 6 meetings.[3]
The Renault Cup started in 1987 with the Renault 5 GT Turbo Cup organised jointly with the Netherlands.[4] The Benelux championship switch into Belgian Cup with Renault Clio 16S between 1991 and 1996. Then it was Renault Mégane Coupé 16V (1997–2000) and finally the actual Clio cup (2001–2004, and since 2008).
United Kingdom
editThe series' first winner of the inaugural race for Renault 5 TLs held in Brands Hatch was Maggie Loynd in 1974. The series, was previously known as the Courier Connections Renault UK Clio Cup and supported the British Touring Car Championship. In 2024, Clio Cup GB returned to UK circuits under the MSV, (MSV Trackdays), banner.
The series previously supported the British leg of the World Series by Renault event.
The series saw subsequently these cars: Renault 5 TL (1974–1977), Renault 5 TS (1977–1985), Renault 5 GT Turbo (1985–1990), Renault Clio 16V Mark I (1991–1995), Renault Sport Spider (1996–1999), Clio Renaultsport 172 (2000–2001), Clio Renaultsport 182 (2002–2006), Clio Renaultsport 197 (2007–2009),[5] and Clio Renaultsport 200 (2010–2019).
The series' past champion winners includes Andy Priaulx, Jason Plato and Tom Onslow-Cole. Other than that, past drivers of the series that were notable outside of racing were Andrew Ridgeley of the pop group Wham! in 1985[6] and it introduced actor Rowan Atkinson to motorsport, which he raced seldom between 1984 and 1990. One of his races was documented for his one-off show, Driven Man. The car has since re-emerged for a reunion race in 2004, which he aimed to compete in, but had to be substituted by Perry McCarthy, due to illness. Atkinson bought the car following the race and was auctioned off in a Bonhams auction in 2005.
Spanish Cup
editThe Copa Nacional Renault is the longest running racing championship on speed circuits in Spain. The championship was released in 1969 taking advantage of the beginnings of the Jarama Circuit. It was organized for much of its history by FASA-Renault and Renault Sport Spain, while in its last decade it remained active thanks to Vline, Codony Sport and Driveland Events. Its last edition with its own national regulations was in 2020, denominating itself in its last 20 years of existence as Renault Sport Clio Cup Spain.
Other championships
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- Renault Sport Clio International Cup
Clio Cup China
Renault Super Clio Cup Brazil
Renault Sport Clio Cup Belgium
Renault DTC Light Cup Denmark (since 2004 as Renault Clio Cup Denmark, since 2010 as Renault DTC Light Cup)
LO Renault New Clio Cup Suisse
Clio Cup Sweden[7]
Clio Cup Italia
Dunlop Sportmaxx / ID&T Clio cup Netherlands
Renault Sport Clio Cup Slovenia
Michelin Clio Cup Series with Protyre[8]- Renault Clio Cup Junior Championship
Other one-make racing with Renault cars
edit- Renault Clio V6 Cup
- Dacia Logan Cup
- Alpine Elf Europa Cup
- IMSA Renault Cup (1982–1985 with Renault LeCar and then Renault Encore)
- SCCA Sports Renault Championship (1984–1989 with Renault/Jeep Sport USA open cockpit, purpose-built cars)
- Dacia Sandero RS Cup Portugal
The current car
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Since 2020, the championship uses Renault Clio R.S. V with an Renault HR13 engine.
- Engine: Renault HR13, 4 cylinder, 1330 cm3 Turbo.
- Transmission: Sequentially controlled, dog-clutch box with 5 gears and controlled ZF differential.
- Suspension: Front: MacPherson; Rear: H axis.
- Brakes: Discs, Front: ventilated ø280; Rear: solid ø238
- Wheels: Single piece 7 x 17 alloy
- Tyres: Michelin S9M (dry) or P2H (rain)
- Dimensions: Wheelbase: 2579 mm; Length/Width: 4050 mm/1988 mm
- Fuel tank: FIA FT3
- Weight: 1030 kg
- Fuel: BP Ultimate Racing 102 RON unleaded
- Lubricants: Castrol Edge
Current regulations
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| Position | 1º | 2º | 3º | 4º | 5º | 6º | 7º | 8º | 9º | 10º | 11º | 12º | 13º | 14º | 15º | 16º | 17º | 18º | 19º | 20º |
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| Points | 50 | 42 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Chronology and cars used
editGordini-R5 Stage
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 France
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Gordini 8 Cup | Gordini 12 Cup | 5 LS Cup | 5 Alpine Cup | 5 Alpine Turbo Cup | 5 GT Turbo Cup | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Spain
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8 Cup | 5 TS Cup | 5 Turbo Cup | 5 GT Turbo Cup | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 United Kingdom
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5 TL Cup | 5 TS Cup | 5 GT Turbo Cup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Italy
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5 LS Cup | 5 Alpine Cup | 5 Alpine Turbo Cup | 5 GT Turbo Cup | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Switzerland
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5 TS Cup | 5 GT T.C. | 5 GT Cup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Netherlands
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 Portugal
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 Europe
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Renault 5 Alpine Cup | Renault 5 Turbo Cup | Alpine V6 Turbo Cup | Renault 21 Turbo Cup | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 United States
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IMSA Renault Cup | IMSA Renault Cup | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Clio Stage
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| 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Belgium
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| United Kingdom
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| Portugal
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| Scandinavia |  Denmark
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 Sweden
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 Argentina
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 China
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 UAE
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Renault Clio Cup | Spider Elf Trophy | R.S. Clio Trophy | Eurocup Clio | Alpine Elf Cup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Champions (Clio V Stage)
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| 2021 | Clio Cup Europe (Overall): Nicolas Milan[9]
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Nicolas Milan
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Marc Guillot[10]
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Marc Guillot[11]
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| 2022 | Clio Cup Series (Super-winner): Nicolas Milan[12]
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| Nicolas Milan[13]
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Álex Royo[14]
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Gabriele Torelli[14]
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Marc Guillot[15]
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Anthony Jurado[16]
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| 2023 | Clio Cup Series (Overall): David Pouget[17]
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 Jerzy Spinkiewicz
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| David Pouget[18]
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Adrián Schimpf[19]
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Luca Franca[20]
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Gabriele Torelli[21]
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David Pouget[22]
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| 2024[23] | Clio Cup Series (Overall): Gabriele Torelli
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Eduardo Miranda
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| Gabriele Torelli
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Damiano Puccetti
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Anthony Jurado
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Lorenzo van Riet
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See also
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- ^ Renault French Cup Palmarès Archived October 16, 2007, at the Wayback Machine renault-sport.com
- ^ Le rideau tombe... renault-sport.be (January 15, 2005)
- ^ Feu Vert pour la Renault Sport Clio Cup 2008 renault-sport.be (May 21, 2007)
- ^ Pour perpétuer la tradition sportive renault-sport.be (June 13, 2005)
- ^ Clio Cup curtain-raiser thrills Brands Hatch crowds automotoportal.com (April 3, 2007)
- ^ The Drivers : Andrew Ridgeley historicracing.com
- ^ "Kategoriarkiv: Renault Clio Cup". Clio Cup Sweden (in Swedish). Renault Motorsport Sverige. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ^ "New entry-level Clio Cup Series launched by Renault & BARC". Renault Sport UK. Renault Sport. December 17, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- ^ Anthony Jurado conclut la saison en beauté
- ^ Group A Final Standings 2021
- ^ Group C Final Standings 2021
- ^ Milan claims final victory of the year
- ^ France Final Standings 2022
- ^ a b La dernière de l’année pour Milan
- ^ Eastern europe Final Standings 2022
- ^ Pouget s’impose, premier titre pour Jurado
- ^ Clio Cup Series Final Standings 2023
- ^ French Final Standings 2023
- ^ Spanish Final Standings 2023
- ^ Italian Final Standings 2023
- ^ Mid-Europe Final Standings
- ^ Europe Final Standings 2023
- ^ Clio Cup Series – Palmarès 2024
External links
edit- Clio Cup Series official website
- (in French) Clio Cup Series french official website
- (in Spanish) Clio Cup España official website
- DriverDB