Renault Clio Cup

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Renault Clio Cup
Logo ClioCup Series 2022.svg
Category One-make racing by Renault
Country19 different countries
(Europe, Latin America, China)
Inaugural season1966
Constructors Renault
Drivers' champion Flag of Italy.svg Gabriele Torelli
Official website Site of actual clio cup
Motorsport current event.svg Current season

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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National cups

Gabriele Torelli chasing the leading drivers during the Renault Clio Cup Europe race at the Red Bull Ring in 2021 Clio Cup 2021 Spielberg 13.jpg
Gabriele Torelli chasing the leading drivers during the Renault Clio Cup Europe race at the Red Bull Ring in 2021

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

The 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

This 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

The 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

The 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

Copa Clio Brasil, W Racing 2006 car Renault Clio Copa Clio Brasil W Racing.jpg
Copa Clio Brasil, W Racing 2006 car
2009 Renault Clio Cup in Motorland Aragon Renault Clio Cup 2009, Motorland Aragon.jpg
2009 Renault Clio Cup in Motorland Aragón

Other one-make racing with Renault cars

The current car

A Renault Clio R.S. V after the first race at the Red Bull Ring 2021 Clio Cup 2021 Spielberg 12.jpg
A Renault Clio R.S. V after the first race at the Red Bull Ring 2021

Since 2020, the championship uses Renault Clio R.S. V with an Renault HR13 engine.

Current regulations

Scoring system
Position1º2º3º4º5º6º7º8º9º10º11º12º13º14º15º16º17º18º19º20º
Points504236333027242218161412108654321

Chronology and cars used

Gordini-R5 Stage

Main Series1960s1970s1980s1990s
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Flag of France.svg FranceGordini 8 CupGordini 12 Cup5 LS Cup5 Alpine Cup5 Alpine Turbo Cup5 GT Turbo Cup
Flag of Spain.svg Spain8 Cup5 TS Cup5 Turbo Cup5 GT Turbo Cup
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom5 TL Cup5 TS Cup5 GT Turbo Cup
Flag of Italy.svg Italy5 LS Cup5 Alpine Cup5 Alpine Turbo Cup5 GT Turbo Cup
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland5 TS Cup5 GT T.C.5 GT Cup
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands5 GT Turbo Cup
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal5 GT Turbo Cup
Other series
Flag of Spain.svg Spain (Iniciación)8 Cup5 TS Cup5 TX Cup5 GTS Cup
Flag of Europe.svg  Europe Renault 5 Alpine CupRenault 5 Turbo CupAlpine V6 Turbo CupRenault 21 Turbo Cup
Flag of the United States.svg United StatesIMSA Renault CupIMSA Renault Cup
SCCA Sports Renault

Clio Stage

Main Series1990s2000s2010s2020s
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Flag of France.svg FranceFlag of Europe.svg  Europe
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Clio Series		Clio Cup IMegane CupIIIIIIVVV
Flag of Spain.svg SpainClio Cup IMegane CupIIIIIIVV
Flag of Italy.svg ItalyClio Cup IMegane CupIIIIIIV
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Flag of Germany.svg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Bohemia		Clio Cup IMegane CupIIIIIIIIIVIV (Central Europe)
Flag of Germany.svg GermanyIIIIIIII (VLN)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Flag of the Netherlands.svg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
Benelux 		Clio Cup IMegane CupIIIIIIV
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg BelgiumClio Cup IMegane CupIIIII
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United KingdomClio Cup ISpider CupIIIIIIV
Flag of Portugal.svg PortugalClio Cup IMegane CupII
Scandinavia Flag of Denmark.svg DenmarkClio Cup IIIIII
Flag of Sweden.svg SwedenIIIIV
Flag of Argentina.svg ArgentinaMegane Cup
Flag of Turkey.svg TurkeyII
Flag of Mexico.svg MexicoII
Flag of Brazil.svg BrazilII Super
Flag of Slovenia.svg SloveniaIII
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg ChinaIIIIV
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg UAEV
Other series
Flag of Spain.svg Spain (Iniciación/Vline)Clio Cup I (1.4)V
Flag of Europe.svg  Europe Renault Clio CupSpider Elf TrophyR.S. Clio TrophyEurocup ClioAlpine Elf Cup
Megane TrophyR.S. Trophy

Champions (Clio V Stage)

Clio Cup SeriesClio Cup Middle East
Year Flag of France.svg Flag of Spain.svg Flag of Italy.svg Eastern Europe Flag of Europe.svg Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg
2021Clio Cup Europe (Overall): Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan [9]
Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan Flag of France.svg Marc Guillot [10] Flag of France.svg Marc Guillot [11]
2022Clio Cup Series (Super-winner): Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan [12]
Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan [13] Flag of Spain.svg Álex Royo [14] Flag of Italy.svg Gabriele Torelli [14] Flag of France.svg Marc Guillot [15] Flag of France.svg Anthony Jurado [16]
2023 Clio Cup Series (Overall): Flag of France.svg David Pouget [17] Flag of Poland.svg Jerzy Spinkiewicz
Flag of France.svg David Pouget [18] Flag of Spain.svg Adrián Schimpf [19] Flag of Italy.svg Luca Franca [20] Flag of Italy.svg Gabriele Torelli [21] Flag of France.svg David Pouget [22]
2024 [23] Clio Cup Series (Overall): Flag of Italy.svg Gabriele Torelli Flag of Mexico.svg Eduardo Miranda
Flag of Italy.svg Gabriele Torelli Flag of Italy.svg Damiano Puccetti Flag of France.svg Anthony Jurado Flag of the Netherlands.svg Lorenzo van Riet

See also

References

  1. ↑ Renault French Cup Palmarès Archived October 16, 2007, at the Wayback Machine renault-sport.com
  2. ↑ Le rideau tombe... renault-sport.be (January 15, 2005)
  3. ↑ Feu Vert pour la Renault Sport Clio Cup 2008 renault-sport.be (May 21, 2007)
  4. ↑ Pour perpétuer la tradition sportive renault-sport.be (June 13, 2005)
  5. ↑ Clio Cup curtain-raiser thrills Brands Hatch crowds automotoportal.com (April 3, 2007)
  6. ↑ The Drivers : Andrew Ridgeley historicracing.com
  7. ↑ "Kategoriarkiv: Renault Clio Cup". Clio Cup Sweden (in Swedish). Renault Motorsport Sverige . Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  8. ↑ "New entry-level Clio Cup Series launched by Renault & BARC". Renault Sport UK. Renault Sport. December 17, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  9. ↑ Anthony Jurado conclut la saison en beauté
  10. ↑ Group A Final Standings 2021
  11. ↑ Group C Final Standings 2021
  12. ↑ Milan claims final victory of the year
  13. ↑ France Final Standings 2022
  14. 1 2 La dernière de l’année pour Milan
  15. ↑ Eastern europe Final Standings 2022
  16. ↑ Pouget s’impose, premier titre pour Jurado
  17. ↑ Clio Cup Series Final Standings 2023
  18. ↑ French Final Standings 2023
  19. ↑ Spanish Final Standings 2023
  20. ↑ Italian Final Standings 2023
  21. ↑ Mid-Europe Final Standings
  22. ↑ Europe Final Standings 2023
  23. ↑ Clio Cup Series – Palmarès 2024
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