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January 22, 2013 in Market and Auction

Monte Carlo Historique: Five Belinettes to celebrate Alpine Renault's 40th anniversary of one-two-three finish

Monte-Carlo Historique: Five Belinettes to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Alpine-Renault’s one-two-three finish in 1973

• The 2013 Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique provides a first class opportunity to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Alpine-Renault’s one-two-three finish on the real thing in 1973. That triumph, led by Jean-Claude Andruet and his lady co-driver ‘Biche’, paved the way for Alpine-Renault’s Manufacturers’ crown at the end of the inaugural World Rally Championship in 1973

• Five Alpine A110 Berlinettes have been entered by Team Renault Classic with a driver line-up that includes the winner of the 1973 Rallye Monte-Carlo, as well as Jean Ragnotti, Jean Vinatier and Alain Serpaggi

• This entry also celebrates the revival of the Alpine brand, as announced in November 2012

• The event starts 27th January in Reims, France, and ends in Monaco on 1st February

Renault Classic will be out in force for the 16th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique with a field of no fewer than five Alpine-Renault A110 Berlinettes.

The team’s start-studded crew line-up features:

N°1: Jean-Vinatier / Jean-François Jacob (A110 1300) N°15: Carlos Tavares / Jean Pascal Dauce (A110 1300) N°18: Jean-Claude Andruet / ‘Biche’ (A110 1600S) N°21: Alain Serpaggi / Jean-Pierre Prévost (A110 1300) N°36: Jean Ragnotti / Francis Mercier (A110 1800 groupe 4)

Team Renault Classic’s five crews will start from Reims, France, on Sunday 27th January. The route visits French towns Valence and Gap en route to the finish in Monaco on 1st February.

Renault’s participation in this event for the third year running is a fitting opportunity to celebrate the brand’s numerous wins and successes in 1973, including:

• Victory for Andruet/Biche on the Rallye Monte-Carlo.

• A one-two-three finish for Alpine-Renault on the Rallye Monte-Carlo.

• The World Rally Championship Manufacturers’ title for Alpine-Renault.

The participation of these five Berlinettes also coincides with Renault’s recent, long-awaited announcement of the Alpine brand’s revival last November.

About the drivers

Jean VINATIER (co-driver: Jean-François JACOB)

Jean Vinatier was Renault’s first factory driver. He drove for the make from 1964 until 1971 and his principal victories include the 1964 Tour de Corse in a Renault 8 Gordini. He also won the French Rally Championship in 1969 driving an Alpine A110. His record includes:1953 1st Sport 500 class, Bol d’Or (Citroën 2CV Barquette) 1958 1st Trophée Total 1959 1st touring car class, Rallye Côte d'Ivoire (Renault Dauphine) 2nd touring car class, Mille Miglia (Renault Dauphine) 1964 1st Tour de Corse (Renault 8 Gordini) 1965 1st Rallye Lyon-Charbonnières (Renault 8 Gordini) 2nd, San Marino Rally (Renault 8 Gordini) 1966 1st Critérium des Cévennes (Alpine-Renault A110) 1967 1st in class, Le Mans 24 Hours (Alpine-Renault A210) 1968 1st Coupe des Alpes, Critérium des Cévennes, Rallye du Vercors-Vivarais and Rally of Czechoslovakia (Alpine-Renault A110) 1969 1st French Rally Championship (Alpine A110)

Carlos TAVARES (co-driver: Jean-Pascal DAUCE)

Carlos Tavares has been Renault’s Chief Operating Officer since 2011. His passion for motorsport goes back a long way (for 30 years) and he is especially respectful of Alpine’s rich heritage. The presence of Carlos Tavares in the Team Renault Classic line-up, in a private capacity, will help to deepen his understanding of the Alpine brand’s DNA.

1997 1st, French Touring Car Championship (Class 2) 1998 1st, French Touring Car Championship (Class 2) 1999 6th, French Touring Car Championship (Class 1) 2000 2nd, French Touring Car Championship (Class B) 2001 3rd, French Touring Car Championship (Promotion category) 2002 2nd, French Circuit Racing Championship (Group A) 2003 2nd, French Circuit Racing Championship (Groups A and D) 2004 1st, French Circuit Racing Championship (Group A) 2005 1st, Modern V2V Sprint Championship (Group A) 2006 3rd, Euroboss Masters 2007 1st, Euroboss Masters 2008 4th, Euroboss Masters 2009 2nd, Euroboss Masters 2010 2nd, Euroboss Masters 2011 3rd, Boss GP Formula 2012 4th, Euro Boss Formula

Jean-Claude ANDRUET (co-driver: ‘BICHE’)

Jean-Claude Andruet jumped to fame after claiming the Critérium des Aspirants prize in 1965 driving a Renault 8 Gordini. The following year saw him compete in France’s ‘Coupe Gordini’ in addition to a programme of rallies and circuit races.1967 Joined the Alpine-Renault factory team.

Competed chiefly behind the wheel of a 1300 GT and collected a number of top finishes and group wins in events like the Coupe des Alpes, Critérium des Cévennes and Rallye du Mont-Blanc, etc.

Winner of the Shell Challenge at the end of the season. 1968 1st, French Rally Championship, Tour de Corse, Rallye du Mont-Blanc, etc. (Alpine-Renault). 1st, Le Mans 24 Hours ‘Performance Index’ with Jean-Pierre Nicolas (Alpine 1,000cc). 1970 1st, European Rally Championship. 1972 1st, Tour de Corse, Rallye Lyon-Charbonnières and Ronde Cévenole. 1973 1st, Rallye Monte-Carlo (Alpine Renault) Part of Alpine-Renault’s World Rally Championship-winning team.

Alain SERPAGGI (co-driver: Jean-Pierre PREVOST)

1970 4th, French Formula Renault Championship 1971 2nd, French Formula Renault Championship 1972 1st, European Formula 3 Championship (Alpine-Renault) 1973 2nd, French Formula 3 Championship 1974 1st, European 2-litre Prototype Drivers’ Championship (Alpine-Renault) 8th, Monza 1,000km (Ligier-Maserati) Formula 2 (ELF 2 BMW) 1975-1995 Driver and development driver with Alpine 1985 1st, French Division 2 Rally Championship (Renault 5 Turbo Tour de Corse)

In addition, participations in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1968 (Alpine A210), 1969 (Alpine A210), 1973 (Ferrari Daytona), 1974 (Ligier-Maserati) and 1989 (ALD-Cosworth).

Jean RAGNOTTI (co-driver:Francis MERCIER)

Jean Ragnotti is a long-serving ambassador for Renault and is particularly loved by the public for the quality of his approach to motor sport.

1969 1st in group, Tour de Corse 1970 2nd, French Rally Championship 1971 1st (Group 2), Rallye Monte-Carlo 1975 2nd, European Formula Renault Championship 1977 1st, French Rallycross Championship (Alpine A310 V6) 1978 2nd, Rallye Monte-Carlo (Group 2 R5 Alpine)  4th, Le Mans 24 Hours (Alpine A442) 1980 1st, French Rally Championship (R5 Alpine and R5 Turbo) 1981-1982 1st, Tour de Corse (R5 Turbo) 1984 1st, French Rally Championship (R5 Turbo) 1985 1st, Tour de Corse, Ypres 24 Hours and Tour de France (Maxi 5 Turbo) 1987 2nd, Drivers’ World Rally Championship (R11 Turbo) 1988 1st, French Super Touring Car Championship (R21 Turbo 4x4) 1990 1st, French Group N Rally Championship (R5 GT Turbo) 1991 1st, French 2-litre/2WD Rally Championship 1992 2nd, French Rally Championship 1993 1st, French 2-litre Rally Championship 1994 1st, French 2-litre Rally Championship 1995 1st, Rallye Monte-Carlo (two-wheel drive class)

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