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Rene Arnoux

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René Arnoux is a French former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1978 to 1989. He achieved seven Grand Prix victories and 22 podium finishes, driving primarily for Renault and Ferrari. His most successful season was 1983, where he finished third in the World Championship driving for Ferrari. He was known for his aggressive driving style and rivalry with teammates such as Jean-Pierre Jabouille.

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How many Formula One races did René Arnoux win?

Arnoux won seven Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, not six. His victories came with Renault and Ferrari during the turbo era of the early 1980s.

What happened between René Arnoux and Gilles Villeneuve at Dijon in 1979?

They fought wheel to wheel for second place in the closing laps of the 1979 French Grand Prix at Dijon-Prenois. Villeneuve's Ferrari eventually beat Arnoux's Renault, while Jean-Pierre Jabouille won Renault's first Formula One victory.

Why did Renault dismiss Arnoux after the 1982 season?

At the 1982 French Grand Prix, Arnoux won despite team signals that favoured teammate Alain Prost's championship campaign. Relations deteriorated further, and Arnoux moved to Ferrari for 1983.

Did René Arnoux ever win the Formula One championship?

No, his strongest title campaign came with Ferrari in 1983, when he remained in contention late in the season. Nelson Piquet won that championship for Brabham, while Ferrari secured the Constructors' Championship.