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F1: Renault has a good sense of humour

In 1977 Renault built the RS01 – the very first F1 car to feature a turbo engine. Others would soon copy the design but that revolutionary car was nicknamed the “yellow teapot” by rivals because it was often parked trackside pouring out smoke. Amusingly, Renault are marking the 40th anniversary of the RS01 with a limited edition range of actual yellow teapots.

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