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
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.

Contents

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
Position10º11º12º13º14º15º16º17º18º19º20º
Points504236333027242218161412108654321

Chronology and cars used

Renault Promotional Cups
Series1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
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Flag of France.svg FranceFlag of Europe.svg  Europe
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Clio Series
Gordini 8 CupGordini 12 Cup5 LS Cup5 Alpine Cup5 Alpine Turbo Cup5 GT Turbo CupClio Cup IMegane CupIIIIIIVVV
Flag of Spain.svg Spain8 Cup5 TS Cup5 Turbo Cup5 GT Turbo CupClio Cup IMegane CupIIIIIIVV
8 Cup5 TS Cup5 TX Cup5 GTS CupClio Cup I
Flag of Italy.svg Italy5 LS Cup5 Alpine Cup5 Alpine Turbo Cup5 GT Turbo CupClio Cup IMegane CupIIIIIIV
Central EuropeIV
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom5 TL Cup5 TS Cup5 GT Turbo CupClio Cup ISpider CupIIIIIIV
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland5 TS Cup5 GT Turbo Cup5 GT CupClio Cup IMegane CupIIIII
Benelux Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands5 GT Turbo CupClio Cup IMegane CupIIIIIIV
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg BelgiumClio Cup IMegane CupIIIII
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal5 GT Turbo CupClio Cup IMegane CupII
Scandinavia Flag of Denmark.svg DenmarkClio Cup IIIIII
Flag of Sweden.svg SwedenIIIIV
Flag of Germany.svg Germany Bohemia IIIIIIII (VLN)III
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic
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
1980s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
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Flag of Europe.svg  Europe Renault 5 Alpine CupRenault 5 Turbo CupRenault Clio CupSpider Elf TrophyR.S. Clio TrophyEurocup Clio
Alpine V6 Turbo CupRenault 21 Turbo CupMegane TrophyR.S. TrophyAlpine Elf Cup
Flag of the United States.svg United StatesIMSA Renault CupIMSA Renault Cup
SCCA Sports Renault

Champions

Renault Clio Cup
Year Flag of France.svg Flag of Spain.svg Flag of Italy.svg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Clio Cup Flag of the Netherlands.svg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Flag of Luxembourg.svg Benelux Flag of Sweden.svg Flag of Germany.svg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Central Europe
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Clio Cup
2014 Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan Flag of France.svg Marc Guillot Flag of Spain.svg Óscar Nogués Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Bushell Flag of the Netherlands.svg Sebastiaan Bleekemolen Flag of Sweden.svg Robert Helling Flag of Germany.svg Dino Calcum
2015 Flag of France.svg Marc Guillot Flag of Spain.svg Rafa Villanueva Flag of Italy.svg Simone Iacone Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ashley Sutton Flag of the Netherlands.svg Niels Langeveld Flag of Sweden.svg Henric Skoog Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Pascal Eberle Flag of Indonesia.svg Senna Iriawan
2016 Flag of France.svg Éric Trémoulet Flag of France.svg Éric Trémoulet Flag of Italy.svg Cristian Ricciarini Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ant Whorton-Eales Flag of the Netherlands.svg Sebastiaan Bleekemolen Flag of Sweden.svg Marcus Annervi Flag of Germany.svg Dino Calcum Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Kenneth Lim
2017 Flag of France.svg Marc Guillot Flag of Spain.svg Álex Royo Flag of Italy.svg Gustavo Sandrucci Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Bushell Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sven van Laere Flag of Sweden.svg Joel Jern Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Pekař Flag of Hong Kong.svg David Lau
2018 Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan Flag of Italy.svg Simone Di Luca Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Rivett Flag of the Netherlands.svg Sebastiaan Bleekemolen Flag of Hong Kong.svg Frank Yee
2019 Flag of France.svg Dorian Guldenfels Flag of France.svg David Pouget Flag of Italy.svg Felice Jelmini Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jack Young Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Pekař Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yang Chun Lei
2020 Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan Flag of Italy.svg Massimiliano Danetti Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Pekař
2021Clio Cup Europe
Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan [9]
Italian group (A)French group (B)Central group (C)Spanish group (D)
Flag of France.svg Marc Guillot [10] Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan Flag of France.svg Marc Guillot [11] Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan
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
2022 Flag of France.svg Nicolas Milan [12] Flag of Spain.svg Álex Royo [13] Flag of Italy.svg Gabriele Torelli [13] Flag of France.svg Marc Guillot [14] Flag of France.svg Anthony Jurado [15]
2023 Clio Cup Series (Overall): Flag of France.svg David Pouget [16] Flag of Poland.svg Jerzy Spinkiewicz
Flag of France.svg David Pouget [17] Flag of Spain.svg Adrián Schimpf [18] Flag of Italy.svg Luca Franca [19] Flag of Italy.svg Gabriele Torelli [20] Flag of France.svg David Pouget [21]

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  9. Anthony Jurado conclut la saison en beauté
  10. Group A Final Standings 2021
  11. Group C Final Standings 2021
  12. France Final Standings 2022
  13. 1 2 La dernière de l’année pour Milan
  14. Eastern europe Final Standings 2022
  15. Pouget s’impose, premier titre pour Jurado
  16. Clio Cup Series Final Standings 2023
  17. French Final Standings 2023
  18. Spanish Final Standings 2023
  19. Italian Final Standings 2023
  20. Mid-Europe Final Standings
  21. Europe Final Standings 2023