Audio: It's Renault's turn to bring its car alive!

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Just like sparrows getting back on song in the Spring, F1 teams are sounding their new engine voices one after the other.

We're not sure if it's because it's Valentines day that we're getting these first heart beats, but after McLaren a while ago, Renault just fired up its 2017 car with a raucous tweet!

Check it out below.

Our baby is born! Turn your volume up LOUD & listen to the R.S.17's first cry!

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.