The first Renault in F1

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Renault Sport entered F1 late in the 1977 season, with Jean-Pierre Jabouille racing in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The RS01 didn't finish any of the first seven races it entered, but if Renault needs any reminding of how a poor start can soon become success, it won its first race less than two years later in its first season with two cars.