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Hülkenberg
and Palmer
Rebels on the Racing Circuit Wars themed
raced in Star
suits!
Lucas and Renault celebrate 40 years of on-screen and on-track achievements

ifelong racing afi cionado Jolyon Palmer, the drivers of Renault’s released, so the two brands are linked
L George Lucas was a special latest impressive racer, the R.S.17. by this shared heritage. The Star Wars
franchise is a global phenomenon with
guest of Renault Sport Racing
“Nineteen seventy-seven was an
at the Formula 1 Grand exciting year for both Renault and tremendous reach, while Renault has
Prix de Monaco 2017 in Monte Carlo Star Wars,” said Renault Sport Racing one of the most impressive records in
during May. The Star Wars creator was managing director, Cyril Abiteboul. “For Formula One history with 12 world
joined by stormtroopers and R2-D2 to Renault, we made our debut at [U.K. champion titles and 170 wins.”
mark the 40th anniversary of both grand prix circuit] Silverstone when the Despite Lucas’ presence, the Force
Star Wars and Renault Sport Racing. revolutionary turbo-charged R.S.01 took was not with Palmer or Hülkenberg on
During his time in Monte Carlo, the track. This was just two months Monte Carlo’s famous street circuit, as
Lucas met with Nico Hülkenberg and after the iconic fi rst Star Wars movie was they placed 11th and 20th, respectively.

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