04/2010 MAGAZINE

PUBLISHED BY DALLARA

INDY 500 THE LEGEND, THE TECHNIQUE, THE SHOW: THIS IS HOW DALLARA BECAME SYNONYMOUS WITH THE MOST FAMOUS RACE IN THE WORLD

GP2 FROM BARCELONA TO MONTE CARLO GIACOMO RICCI REVEALS THE “TRICKS” AND SECRETS TO WINNING ON TWO VERY DIFFERENT TRACKS WS RENAULT EMMANUEL ESNAULT, MANAGER OF THE CATEGORY’S FRENCH HEADQUARTERS, TELLS US ABOUT THE BIRTH OF THE PARTNERSHIP WITH DALLARA, WHICH CELEBRATES SIX SUCCESSFUL YEARS IN 2010 magine that you are driving 235 miles an hour, over 100 metres experimental trails that we carry a Dallara at Indianapolis, a second. Lose control and in a few out daily at Dallara. I have mental- Iout on the track at full spe- milliseconds you hit the wall, you’ll ly gone through the assembly ed with the accelerator to probably be stunned for a few instructions prepared for the engi- the floor. The car seconds but will be able, with help neers, but in particular I feared for weighs a little over from the officials, to get out of the the safety of many drivers whose life 800 kg, a top car without serious injury, even if depends on how we work. speed of you’ve just wasted over 8 megawatts In those moments when the driver

INDY 500 INDY around of energy, the same amount of waves to the public, to reassure power installed in a village of them of his health, I am proud that around 2000 inhabitants! Dallara has always put safety above I’ve seen this scene happen often, performance, always, without com- with my own eyes, and I have promise, and that we have firmly thought about how effective the followed this value, regardless of projects and calculations are, cost and convenience. the quality tests, and AWKWARD IN THE P A CHEETAH ON THE T

TO WIN ON THE MOST FAMOUS OVAL CIRCUIT IN THE WORLD YOU NEED TO BUILD AN APPARENTLY “WRONG” AND ASYMMETRICAL CAR. THE SOPHISTICATION OF ITS TECHNICAL IDEAS IS ONLY REVEALED IN THE RACE. IT IS AN EXCITING PROJECT THAT IN DALLARA’SCASE, IS BORN OUT OF THE COMMITMENT TO THE GIVE THE DRIVERS A VEHICLE THAT IS FAST, TRUSTWORTHY AND, ABOVE ALL, SAFE

2 An Indycar is a strange animal. Building a competitive car for the and the ability to react to unexpec- When it stops in the pits it looks American oval circuits in 1996 in ted situations when using the cars wrong, all twisted and asymmetri- Italy, was a very difficult challenge, on new circuits. cal, in certain ways it looks absurd. because of the language barrier, Dallara is now considered by the The left camber is positive, the rear measurement units, a highly specia- entire community of Indianapolis as left wheel is smaller in diameter list technical vocabulary and for the brave and courageous; known for than the right. The steering wheel clear mistrust that the Americans taking on technical challenges; is bent, the bottom of the car is til- show when they use a foreign pro- famed for knowing how to say no ted, with one side lower that the duct. Today however, after almost when it is necessary; and that knows other and the two front wings are fifteen years, Dallara has without how to start anything, but won't do at different angles. It looks like a any doubt become synonymous anything at any cost. walking albatross, clumsy and with safety and performance. For unwieldy; but at full speed, when it drivers, engineers and the cham- goes round a bend without hesita- pionship organisers it is impossible Andrea Toso, tion, it becomes an elegant and to imagine a future without Dallara, Head of R&D majestic cheetah in pursuit of prey. for its experience, reliability, service and US Racing Business Leader

With audacity one can undertake anything, but not do everything. PIT LANE, Napoleone Bonaparte TRACK

3 INDY 500 INDY LA NOVITÀ A MIXTURE OF SPECTACLE AND EMOTION

Alessandro Santini

“Ladies and gentlemen, start your family. The race is unparalleled by engines!” This is the ritual command any other racing competition, for its that is given at the start of one of excitement, the emotions it evokes the most important and exciting and in particular for the cultural events in the history of racing, the values that it reaffirms. Indianapolis 500 mile race. The date of the race coincides every First said by Wilbur Shaw, president year with Memorial Day, the day in of the Speedway between 1946 and which Americans remember and 1954, the legendary circuit that has celebrate all those they lost in war, hosted the competition since 1911, at home and abroad, regardless of the phrase is still used every year by race, social status, or religious Mari Hulman George, current owner beliefs. The heroes, whose bravery of the oval together with all her was responsible for the success of

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4 The pride to be part Borg-Warner Trophy that has been lifted by the winner since 1936. It weighs 45 kg At the side, the many faces of Indianapolis of Indy’s history Fifteen years ago we did not the circuit for two days, think we could win at mixing their passion for cars Indianapolis. It was such a with their love of life, music distant and improbable and even beer. It is an possibility that it did not opportunity to escape for so even feature in our dreams. many families that come to Then, through a good Indianapolis from all over rapport with Andy Evans, the States to camp on the who raced in Indycar lawns around the track. and in the Ferrari SP333 There is a two hour parade of that we designed, the main universities’ bands came the meeting with to celebrate the event but the owner of the also to acknowledge the Indianapolis circuit Tony national spirit and remember George, and the proposal to those who died at war. construct a new car for Indianapolis will allways Formula Indy. remind me of the emotion Since then, we have that Caterina and I felt strengthened our position in helping with that parade and the most important racing the pride we had for the event in America, perhaps winner on the finishing line, even the world, and our on Monday morning as string of victories has tradition dictates. become our crowning Unforgettable memories that achievement. always leave with me However, the“500 Miles” is emotion and nostalgia. not only a competition, it is an event for young people, Gian Paolo Dallara, who occupy the area around President of Dallara Auto

5 INDY 500 INDY

A MIXTURE OF SPECTACLE AND EMOTION

the American “melting pot”, and Governor of Indiana, the senators of qualifying was called Bump Day, who accompany the legends of the and heavily decorated veterans, whoever was still in a position to track in a mixture that almost has a actors and directors (this year Jack challenge could go out on the track religious aspect. Nicholson will be the guest of and attempt to grab last place from Thanks to its one hundred year honour), rappers and musicians, the person who is slowest in the history the competition is at the right up to the U.S. President. qualifying classification, described same level as the NBA and NCAA “God Bless America”, is sung by as being on the bubble. In the new basketball finals and the Superbowl; Florence Anderson, friend of regulations, Bump Day is also with enviable organization and Hulman-George family, underlining extended to the qualifying, which festival atmosphere, around 400,000 the pride of Americans who feel makes the race build up very people mainly from the Midwest, theirs is the nation chosen by God exiting. descend upon the speedway with to represents the values of liberty And so was born the drama of many more following on television and democracy to the world. drivers without cars and cars at home. The 500 Miles traditionally takes without drivers, fear of exclusion The pre-race build up is an event in place over the month of May, with and worry for those who risk not itself: from the impressive military the whole month being reserved for qualifying in a race where only the parades each with its own band and testing and qualification: around speed of the car is rewarded, anthem, to the veterans to whom forty cars compete for a place in the regardless of who is driving. In fact, the drivers honour (they start the finals in which only the top thirty- at Indianapolis it is possible for a race from the same spot a couple of three participate. Nowadays, due to driver to use a car that someone hours later) plus all the civil and budget limitations, the event is else qualified in. religious leaders, the bishop, the restricted to two weeks. As far as the actual race is Mayor of Indianapolis and the With the previous rules, the last day concerned, the cars begin with a 

6 At the side, Scott Dixon’s crew during the pit stop and underneath, Tony Kanaan experiments with the famous Indianapolis walls: thanks to the safety of the Dallara car he got out without any consequences

7 LA NOVITÀ

A MIXTURE OF SPECTACLE AND EMOTION rolling start, that is comprised of heroes. has been covered with asphalt, all eleven rows each with 3 cars. This At the end of the race the winner except the finishing line which year there will also be some two- and car are raised together on a remains intact and the winner still seaters where the driver will be platform almost five metres high, a kisses the bricks at the end of the accompanied by a chosen member metaphor that transforms the hero race. of the public, who will be fortunate of the day into a legend forever. This is the 500 miles. A unique enough to directly experience the The first thing that is passed to the event, which occurs amongst emotion of the track. driver, after the sponsor’s hat, is a equally interesting races that make The drivers do 200 laps of the bottle of milk, the nectar pure and up the Indy Racing League, which is rectangular two and a half mile white, the nourishment of the gods. not lacking exciting races, with circuit, with between seven and The tradition began in 1936 when twists and turns that never end. nine pit stops (with the chance to that year’s winner was In this very American ritual, many change tyres and refuel) which are photographed celebrating drinking nationalities (drivers, engines and necessary to complete the 500 from an icy bottle of the typical constructors) are dissolved together miles. It is an intricate game of creamy American milk. The local with obvious cultural connotations. chess, where thirty three players dairy producers in Indianapolis There is also a bit of Italy. Since involve themselves with different were the first to believe in this 1997 Dallara has been the main strategies and moves, at times tradition and after 70 years it is still character in the American sacrifices (for team mates), but going. competition. A real Italian in always respecting the principle that Another tradition is the kiss of the America, which the Americans fell it is best to win fairly, because at so called brick-yard. The in love with straight away, and with such high speeds cheating costs Indianapolis track was originally which the romance continues, more lives and the stains the honour of made from bricks and over time it alive than ever.

8 On the left, the first turn at the inaugural race of 1911. Above, Lou Meyer celebrates a victory in 1936, just before the toast with the ritual glass of milk. As with tradition, Helio Castroneves kisses the most famous brick-yard in the world after his success in 2009: once upon a time the whole track was covered in bricks, today only one yard remains

9 Dario Franchitti and Ryan Briscoe look at the Indy 500 trophy. On the right, Briscoe with Danica Patrick INDY 500 INDY

THE TASTE OF TRADITION THE CHALLENGE OF INNOVATION

FROM VARANO DE' MELEGARI TO INDIANA, FROM FATHER PHIL'S SERMONS TO THE RITUAL COFFEE TIME SPENT WITH DRIVERS BEFORE THE START OF THE RACE, ENGINEERS ANDREA TOSO AND ANDREA PONTREMOLI EXPLAIN WHY THE ITALIAN FACTORY AND THE INDY 500 HAVE BECOME ONE AND THE SAME

e met the engineer, people who can make good a race to the death, but always through various gestures, big Andrea Toso, who is use of the victory. In work with respect for the other and small”. Wresponsible for there is a commitment, the drivers. Suffice to say that the What role does Dallara play in Dallara’s American market, he continuous effort for renewal pit lane is open and all teams this wonderful atmosphere? has been with the team since and real communication. In can see each other working”. “A very important role. I’ll tell it started to race in Indy. We this attempt there is no victory There must be a great you some anecdotes. There is went to see him in his office nor defeat”. sportsmanship and a festival a road in the middle of the and asked him which was the We move to the office of atmosphere then? circuit, Gasoline Avenue, which best victory. He came up with Engineer Andrea Pontremoli, “Exactly. It really is a great leads out onto the track. There a “classic” answer. the company’s CEO, and he party for all the family. Just are a series of offices along “The performance is like also tells us about Indy, with think that, around the circuit, that road and Dallara’s is the tasting something it doesn’t the enthusiasm of a young there are typical American last one before you go out on last long, whereas victory and boy. houses, with gardens. The the track. There is a tradition success are memories of that Engineer, what surprises you local people offer their that the drivers stop and have food, already eaten and no most in the 500 Miles? gardens, for a token price (10- a coffee in Dallara’s office, longer in existence. I am “The incredible mix of history 15 dollars), to people coming before starting their engines. interested in success as a and technology. Traditions from outside, so they can pitch Also in that office, at eight challenge, but once obtained that go back a hundred years a tent and stay at Indianapolis o’clock in the morning, Mass is you have to put it behind you (the winner’s milk, the kiss of for the entire event. The local given in Italian by Father Phil, and forget about it. the brick-yard etc.) join residents of Indianapolis feel a who has a friendly character. A There are many more people together wonderfully with part of the celebration and quick sermon, about 15 who know how to win than innovation and modernity, in show incredible hospitality minutes that finishes like this:

10 Indy Racing League a home for Dallara since 1997

The Indy Racing League or IRL, from this times in its forty year history. year will be renamed IZOD IndyCar Series, The second generation of the Dallara car and is most prestigious motor-racing series was introduced on 2000, and the third and in the United States of America. current generation in 2003. Started in 1996 by Tony George, owner of Dallara’s victories continue to grow (in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where 2006, 13 victories out of 14 races): Penske the 500 Miles takes place. In contrast with is the team that has achieved the most the direction of the CART championship, of victories to date, with the Parma which the 500 miles was a part of, he constructor (38) and Sam Hornish, now decided to organize the championship in a employed in the Nascar Series was the league of its own by subcontracting the driver who won most for Dallara (19 wins). most important races to rivals. Since 2007, the victories have become 2008 was the year in which the teams that routine because, thanks to the reliability competed in the Champ Car Championship and the performance of the Dallara, the transferred to the IRL, forming a single competition has shrunk. “the Mass is over. Go in Peace. championship for open-wheel cars. “We win, but we also com in last”, the And let the Dallara win!”. For the most part, the championship is Dallara engineer remembers half jokingly, So a great reputation has been made up of oval track races, of various highlighting the equal respect for the built over years of racing and lengths (between 2.5 and 4 miles), but winner and the defeated and the hard work. since 2005 it has also included street obligation to support whoever comes in “Well, what has struck me most circuits. last even if it means sharing the honour of is the reputation that Dallara Dallara was chosen as the constructor (and victory. In addition to the fact that you has in that particular has continued to be chosen up until the never feel as if you have arrived and are environment, amongst drivers, beginning of the new series), signing the always improving. teams and supporters. I have contract with Indy Racing League in 1996 In 2007, the Dallara won its one hundreth seen the public chasing the and by September, and after only seven victory at Motegi in Japan with Tony Engineer, Dallara, with my own months, was ready to present its new car in Kanaan; the following year it was the turn eyes, with a photo in hand, Las Vegas. of the charming and spirited Danica Patrick asking him for an autograph”. In January 1997 in the complex at Disney to win, the first woman to win a race at The most exciting event? World, Orlando, Dallara entered its first high level motorsport with open wheels. “Maybe it is the start. Seeing 33 race, and by the second competition in In 2008 the New Zealander Scott Dixon cars lined up in the grid, with Phoenix it had success with Jim Guthrie, brought home the 500 mile and the 400.000 eyeballs focused on driver and team owner, who assembled the championship. the circuit and millions more cars in his garage together with some In 2009, the championship was won by on TV, and to think that those fellow enthusiasts. Dario Franchitti, with the Target Chip 33 cars have been built in By 1998 Dallara’s progress had been more Ganassi team, whilst the 500 miles was Varano de’ Melegari, Emilia- than satisfactory, with 8 successes on 11 won for the third time by Hélio Castroneves Romagna, in a small Italian races, amongst which the first place in the (who had already been triumphant in 2001 village, of 2500 people, 500 miles, driven by the Italo-American and 2002, with the Penske team). between the countryside and Eddie Cheever. This brings us up to date, 15 May 2010. At the mountains, fills me with From then on the successes became San Paulo in Brazil, in the first Indycar race satisfaction and makes me numerous and were accompanied by the Dallara took its one hundred and proud to be Italian.” recognition in the form of awards such as fiftieth victory. This is the Dallara and the the “Louis Schwitzer” of the SAE (Society of At the end of May, the Varano business spirit of main characters. With Automotive Engineers) for the quality of should get a “10” because that will be the this mentality and the car designed in Varano. Dallara’s number of 500 mile races taken by the professionalism, the American representatives would go on to win the Dallara. The most winning factory in 100 dream continues. prize again in 2003 and 2008, the only years of Indy 500. example of a team winning the prize three a. s. Alessandro Santini

11 DALLARA AUTOMOBILI

TECHNIQUE AND POSTER RIG: AN (ALMOST) FIFTEEN YEAR UNION

THE FUNCTION OF A DYNAMIC TEST BENCH THAT ALLOWS FOR THE TEST CENTRE TO REPRODUCE THE MOVEMENT OF SUSPENSION ON THE TRACK AND ROAD, FOR EVER MORE REFINED DESIGNS OF ALL TYPES OF CARS

ince 1997, Dallara has used a The Poster Rig has two settings: (4 curve. With this setting it is also Poster Rig test bench to plates) and 7-Post (4 plates + 3 possible to use the telemetry data Sdevelop performance and additional actuators). In the 4- acquired on any given track, to enhance the setting of the cars it Post setting each wheel rests on a reproduce a complete lap (setting designs and produces and of its plate driven by hydraulic pistons “Track Replay”), with the aim of customers’ cars, both track and whose vertical movements are identifying the configuration of road. controlled by a PC. The most the car, during various The number of teams that choose common test (“Heave”) provides a manoeuvres, to maximize the to use this kind of bench for synchronized movement between tyre’s force of contact with the testing, designed for entire cars four plates with a rising frequency ground and minimize movement and not just single components, is (from 0.5 to 25 Hz). During the test of the car. always growing, particularly in the main sizes that impact on the The reason for the success of this the current climate of strict set up are tested, for example, the type of trial is that Poster Rig is regulation in track and road contraction of springs, the speed able to give objective results, testing. This kind of bench gives a of shock absorbers and the force relating to the car’s settings, in head-start in the delicate stage of of contact at the plates. By limited time frames, reducing the setting up the car, both a road altering the calibration of the time and cost of on-track (or road) prototype that has not yet seen shocks and the rigidity of the testing, where the conditions of the light of day, or a track car. springs we try to increase the the trial and the variables are Poster Rig is a dynamic test bench, contact between the wheel and much more numerous and much suited to differently sized cars of the ground, and reduce variation less predictable. In Italy, Dallara is various weights, it allows for the around the average reading. one of two companies offering reproduction of real suspension In the 7-Post setting, in addition this type of service, and it has long movements (on track or road) and to the four plates of the previous believed in this type of machine therefore can objectively analyse setting, another 3 pistons and the advantages it is able to settings and suspension, for the (aeroloaders) are added directly to offer, using it for the development suspension regulations, in the car’s body to reproduce the of its cars before they are released particular springs and shocks, and effects of aerodynamic down on the track. the real influence of parameters force and the transference of the such as height, centre of gravity load during acceleration, braking Alessandro Moroni, and distribution of weight. and the distance covered on a Testing Manager

12 13 “THIS DALLARA GP2 IS A BULLET!”

GIACOMO RICCI, ONE OF THE BEST PROSPECT OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP, TELLS US WHAT IT IS LIKE TO RACE ON TWO VERY DIFFERENT TRACKS SUCH AS BARCELONA AND MONTE CARLO, WITH ONLY A WEEK IN BETWEEN

Giacomo Ricci, at work on the meandering circuit at Monte Carlo

14 Massimo Costa the slightest error in testing and you guardrails, when you go out on the hit the guardrail and your weekend is track you enter an world that almost he prestigious GP2 Main Series over because you have to start from seems to be science fiction. began last year on 8th May, on the back of the grid. Therefore you Everything feels even narrower and Tthe Barcelona circuit, which is must reset the brain, think hard, and sense of speed is doubled. Perhaps immediately you’re not even in followed by the fifth gear, and it season’s second seems like you’re test on Monte flying; whereas in Carlo’s street the same situation circuit. There have at Barcelona, you been twenty-four would feel as if you Dallara cars since are stationary. 2005, and also the Furthermore, with big leap to join the the down force world of Formula created by the One. Who will be aerodynamics, the the next Nico car is glued to the Rosberg, Lewis track and you can Hamilton, Timo Glock or Nico go for a soft approach, beginning to take all the curves at high speed. Hulkenberg? They were, of course, increase the pace very carefully, lap Therefore you don’t have a moment the category’s champions who passed after lap. Something else which to reflect, you are always tense which directly in to F1. It is still too early to differs between Monaco and the just wears you down you mentally. say. The first two races were held on permanent circuits, is the road signs From a technical point of view, at completely different tracks: The which show the distance to the bend, Monaco the car has the maximum permanent circuit in Catalunya and they are an important reference point amount of down force and is the track which runs through the for us drivers. Therefore you must essentially a “soft” drive, whereas at streets of Monaco. There are only four look around and find your own Barcelona you could have more days rest between one meeting and personal reminders on the track. Of options. But in GP2 there is very little the next. The engines are stopped on course, not a steward… who then available time, only 30 minutes of 9th May and drivers, engineers and moves. When we go out on a free practice before the mechanics have a quick briefing to traditional track, there is usually qualifications, so getting lost in prepare for the transfer to Monaco rubber already on the asphalt from finding the right set-up is not where testing begins on Thursday previous races and therefore you can permitted. The main work is done by 13th May. How does a driver prepare get a good grip and go quickly the team at their headquarters, for two completely different races? straight away. It isn’t like this at where they prepare the right set-up. How should the car be prepared? We Monaco. Up until the day before the This will be the last year for the asked Giacomo Ricci, who has already free practice, and also the weekend of current Dallara, the end of a three- surprised many people this season. the race, the track is open to year period. For me it has been an everyday road traffic. Cars, scooters exceptional car. The speed of it really “The first difference is the mindset, and even buses that leave oil and leaves an impression, it is like sitting which is fundamental. In fact, on other debris. Every time you leave the in a bullet. Compared to the previous some of the turns at Barcelona, you pits, the track is treacherous and model that we used on the Asia GP2, can easily push the car towards its different from the day before. You the Main Series car is definitely more limits with an aggressive approach in will probably do the first laps of the stressful, it has more down force and the knowledge that, if you make a weekend at Monaco in third gear and therefore is quicker round bends. For mistake, you can cut across parts of the following session in fourth example, when the Dallara from the the track without causing to much because the rubber left by the tyres of Asia GP2 slid on the track, you could damage to the car. Try to brake later the F1 cars allows for better grip. It’s get it back, with this model you and later and see what happens. absurd, but it’s true. Another cannot, it demands more Then, start thinking about your difference is that Monaco track is commitment and also has tougher perfect lap. All of this changes at unusually narrow and doesn’t have steering. Both cars are great fun and Monaco. There are no escape routes, space at the sides, only high teach you a lot”.

15 A SHARED WS RENAULT 3.5 WS RENAULT LOVE

RENAULT SPORT TECHNOLOGIES AND DALLARA HAVE NOW COLLABORATED FOR SIX YEARS ON THE WSR 3.5. A STRONG AND HAPPY RELATIONSHIP GROUNDED IN THE EXPERIENCE AND EFFICIENCY OF TWO MASTERS OF MOTORSPORT,

Emmanuel Esnault AND ON THE SAME GREAT PASSION FOR RACING mmanuel Esnault, is the ever present engineer blank sheet, up to the delivery of spare parts. at Renault Sport Technologies, and since the Mister Dallara is still very involved in technical Eend of 2009 has been the manager of the orientations which can be considered as an World Series by Renault. A category where he knows unestimated added value. Moreover, they are all all the technical, organisational and human animated by a real customer-oriented service and aspects. spirit.”

This is the sixth season for you with the Dallara’s What did impress you the most about the Dallara’s chassis in the WSR 3.5. A steady and happy constructing philosophy? relationship. Tell us about how all did begin, in “The Dallara single-seaters are reaching the best 2005. compromise between performance, safety, cost and “As far as Formula Renault 3.5 Series was a merge quality on the market. between Eurocup Formula Renault V6 and World You know that a Dallara racing car does not require Series by Nissan, a choice between manufacturers any important adjustment when delivered, this is a had to be made. The level of performance of the very important point.” Nissan-powered Dallara T02 chassis was very interesting: a ground effect car, cheaper to run and So far, two Dallara chassis has been used for three- faster than a Formula 3000 car. Moreover, the year periods each: 2005/2007 e 2008/2010. Will the background of Dallara Automobili in motorsport current one run also in 2011? Will you develope it business was a warranty of quality and seriousness in any way? for such project.” “We have made an upgrade kit from the Formula Nissan V6 car to the Formula Renault 3.5 standards Which is the main factor that convinced you to start in 2005. In the same philosophy, and with the same a relationship with Dallara? focus on season costs and teams investments, we “The flexibility and the real motorsport spirit of a have made a more important upgrade in 2008. We racing team, combined with the ability to have decided, with our teams, to keep the same car manufacture race cars with an industrial through the end of 2011. We are today working on dimension. Dallara has got all equipement and 2012 project, and we are keeping in mind that costs knowledge to start a single seater project from a and investments for teams are the main topics.”

16 How does the technical infos exchange happen when a problems or any evolution to apply for the next brand new car is needed? development session.” “First, Renault Sport Technologies defines what we want the car to be, in conjunction with market How does the relationship between Dallara and constraints and teams wishes. Then, we give these Renault during the race season work? information to Dallara and they made us a proposal “There is a weekly relationship, when it is not a daily that we discuss altogether. Our two dedicated one, between Renault Sport Technologies and Dallara contacts are Ing. Luca Pignacca and Ing. Andrea Automobili. Several departments of Renault Sport Burzoni. They are very involved with us and we have Technologies are involved in the Formula Renault 3.5 created over the years a real working relationship Series technical aspect: Renault Sport Technologies with them, all within a great atmosphere and trust.” Spare Parts Department at Dieppe, headed by Philippe Lalmand, who is attending all races with a dedicated As soon as Dallara deliver to you the new singleseater, spare parts service, and Renault Sport Technologies a long test and development period starts. Is the Technical Department, headed by François Champod. relationship between you and the factory a day-by-day They are in relation with Federico Nenci for the spare one? parts supply and Andrea Burzoni for the technical “Formula Renault 3.5 was one of the biggest follow up of the car.” development campaigns made for a new product for Dallara. The target was for What did impress you more about Dallara, overall? Renault Sport to reduce the level of risk for its “A real knowledge of Motorsport business and history. customers. Dallara was very helpful in assisting to all Renault Sport Technologies is keen on working with tests sessions and reacting very fast in case of technical companies that share the same love for racing.”

Aleshin winner in the opening race of the World Series by Renault at Alcaniz

17 • Consultancies, design and production of racing cars and high performance road cars.

• Aerodynamics: wind tunnel and computational fl uid dynamics (CFD).

• Research & development: vehicle dynamics and driving simulator.

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