The Renault Clio Cup Series is a one-make racing series created and managed by Alpine Racing (until 2020 known as Renault Sport). The championship was born after merging the 4 active Renault Clio national cups at that moment plus the Clio Cup Europe.
National cups
Up to 22 different Renault cups have come into existence at some point: Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom for example.
French Cup The French Clio Cup has been held since 2004.
The French Cup started in 1966 and used in succession Renault 8 Gordini (1966–1970), Renault 12 Gordini (1971–1974), Renault 5 LS kitée (1975–1976), Renault 5 Alpine (1977–1981), Renault 5 Alpine Turbo (1982–1984), Renault 5 GT Turbo (1985–1990), Renault Clio 16S (1991–1996) and Renault Mégane Coupé 16V (1997–2000).Renault French Cup Palmarès renault-sport.com The French Cup wasn't held between 2001 and 2003.
Belgian Cup This series started in 2001 as the Renault Sport Clio Cup Elf, but in 2005 the championship was cancelled due to the lack of participants.Le rideau tombe... renault-sport.be (January 15, 2005) It returned in 2008 as the Renault Clio Cup Belux 2008 with 6 meetings.Feu Vert pour la Renault Sport Clio Cup 2008 renault-sport.be (May 21, 2007)
The Renault Cup started in 1987 with the Renault 5 GT Turbo Cup organised jointly with the Netherlands.Pour perpétuer la tradition sportive renault-sport.be (June 13, 2005) The Benelux championship switch into Belgian Cup with Renault Clio 16S between 1991 and 1996. Then it was Renault Mégane Coupé 16V (1997–2000) and finally the actual Clio cup (2001–2004, and since 2008).
United Kingdom
The series' first winner of the inaugural race for Renault 5 TLs held in Brands Hatch was Maggie Loynd in 1974. The series, was previously known as the Courier Connections Renault UK Clio Cup and supported the British Touring Car Championship. In 2024, Clio Cup GB returned to UK circuits under the MSV, (MSV Trackdays), banner.
The series previously supported the British leg of the World Series by Renault event.
The series saw subsequently these cars: Renault 5 TL (1974–1977), Renault 5 TS (1977–1985), Renault 5 GT Turbo (1985–1990), Renault Clio 16V Mark I (1991–1995), Renault Sport Spider (1996–1999), Clio Renaultsport 172 (2000–2001), Clio Renaultsport 182 (2002–2006), Clio Renaultsport 197 (2007–2009),Clio Cup curtain-raiser thrills Brands Hatch crowds automotoportal.com (April 3, 2007) and Clio Renaultsport 200 (2010–2019).
The series' past champion winners includes Andy Priaulx, Jason Plato and Tom Onslow-Cole. Other than that, past drivers of the series that were notable outside of racing were Andrew Ridgeley of the pop group Wham! in 1985 and it introduced actor Rowan Atkinson to motorsport, which he raced seldom between 1984 and 1990. One of his races was documented for his one-off show, Driven Man. The car has since re-emerged for a reunion race in 2004, which he aimed to compete in, but had to be substituted by Perry McCarthy, due to illness. Atkinson bought the car following the race and was auctioned off in a Bonhams auction in 2005.
Spanish Cup The Copa Nacional Renault is the longest running racing championship on speed circuits in Spain. The championship was released in 1969 taking advantage of the beginnings of the Jarama Circuit. It was organized for much of its history by FASA-Renault and Renault Sport Spain, while in its last decade it remained active thanks to Vline, Codony Sport and Driveland Events. Its last edition with its own national regulations was in 2020, denominating itself in its last 20 years of existence as Renault Sport Clio Cup Spain.
Other championships
Renault Sport Clio International Cup Clio Cup China Renault Super Clio Cup Brazil Renault Sport Clio Cup Belgium Renault DTC Light Cup Denmark (since 2004 as Renault Clio Cup Denmark, since 2010 as Renault DTC Light Cup) LO Renault New Clio Cup Suisse Clio Cup Sweden Clio Cup Italia Dunlop Sportmaxx / ID&T Clio cup Netherlands Renault Sport Clio Cup Slovenia Michelin Clio Cup Series with Protyre Renault Clio Cup Junior Championship
Other one-make racing with Renault cars Renault Clio V6 Cup Dacia Logan Cup Alpine Elf Europa Cup IMSA Renault Cup (1982–1985 with Renault LeCar and then Renault Encore) SCCA Sports Renault Championship (1984–1989 with Renault/Jeep Sport USA open cockpit, purpose-built cars) Dacia Sandero RS Cup Portugal
The current car
Since 2020, the championship uses Renault Clio R.S. V with an Renault HR13 engine.
Engine: Renault HR13, 4 cylinder, 1330 cm3 Turbo. Transmission: Sequentially controlled, dog-clutch box with 5 gears and controlled ZF differentialMacPherson. Brakes: Discs, Front: ventilated ø280; Rear: solid ø238 Wheels: Single piece 7 x 17 alloy Tyres: Michelin S9M (dry) or P2H (rain) Dimensions: Wheelbase: 2579 mm; Length/Width: 4050 mm/1988 mm Fuel tank: FIA FT3 Weight: 1030 kg Fuel: BP Ultimate Racing 102 RON unleaded Lubricants: Castrol Edge
Current regulations Scoring system Position 1º 2º 3º 4º 5º 6º 7º 8º 9º 10º 11º 12º 13º 14º 15º 16º 17º 18º 19º 20º Points 50 42 36 33 30 27 24 22 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 1
Chronology and cars used Gordini-R5 Stage Main Series 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s66676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990 Gordini 8 Cup Gordini 12 Cup 5 LS Cup 5 Alpine Cup 5 Alpine Turbo Cup 5 GT Turbo Cup 8 Cup 5 TS Cup 5 Turbo Cup 5 GT Turbo Cup 5 TL Cup 5 TS Cup 5 GT Turbo Cup 5 LS Cup 5 Alpine Cup 5 Alpine Turbo Cup 5 GT Turbo Cup 5 TS Cup 5 GT T.C. 5 GT Cup 5 GT Turbo Cup 5 GT Turbo Cup Other series (Iniciación) 8 Cup 5 TS Cup 5 TX Cup 5 GTS Cup Renault 5 Alpine Cup Renault 5 Turbo Cup Alpine V6 Turbo Cup Renault 21 Turbo Cup IMSA Renault Cup IMSA Renault Cup SCCA Sports Renault
Clio Stage Main Series 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s9192939495969798990001020304050607080910111213141516171819202122232425 /Clio Series Clio Cup I Megane Cup II III IV V V Clio Cup I Megane Cup II III IV V Clio Cup I Megane Cup II III IV Bohemia Clio Cup I Megane Cup II III III IV IV (Central Europe) II III III (VLN) Benelux Clio Cup I Megane Cup II III IV Clio Cup I Megane Cup II III Clio Cup I Spider Cup II III IV Clio Cup I Megane Cup II Scandinavia Clio Cup I II III III IV Megane Cup II II II Super III III IV V Other series (Iniciación/Vline) Clio Cup I (1.4) V Renault Clio Cup Spider Elf Trophy R.S. Clio Trophy Eurocup Clio Alpine Elf Cup Megane Trophy R.S. Trophy
Champions (Clio V Stage)
Clio Cup Series Clio Cup Middle East Year Eastern Europe 2021 Clio Cup Europe (Overall): Nicolas MilanAnthony Jurado conclut la saison en beauté Nicolas Milan Nicolas Milan Marc GuillotGroup A Final Standings 2021 Marc GuillotGroup C Final Standings 2021 2022 Clio Cup Series (Super-winner): Nicolas MilanMilan claims final victory of the year Nicolas MilanFrance Final Standings 2022 Álex RoyoLa dernière de l’année pour Milan Gabriele Torelli Marc GuillotEastern europe Final Standings 2022 Anthony JuradoPouget s’impose, premier titre pour Jurado 2023 Clio Cup Series (Overall): David PougetClio Cup Series Final Standings 2023 Jerzy Spinkiewicz David PougetFrench Final Standings 2023 Adrián SchimpfSpanish Final Standings 2023 Luca FrancaItalian Final Standings 2023 Gabriele TorelliMid-Europe Final Standings David PougetEurope Final Standings 2023 2024Clio Cup Series – Palmarès 2024 Clio Cup Series (Overall): Gabriele Torelli Eduardo Miranda Gabriele Torelli Damiano Puccetti Anthony Jurado Lorenzo van Riet 2025Reconquête réussie pour Pouget et GPA Racing – Résultats 2025 Clio Cup Series (Overall): David Pouget Harry Hannam David Pouget Gabriele Torelli Gaël Castelli Alexandre Finkelstein
See also Eurocup Mégane Trophy Dacia Logan Cup Formula Renault
References
External links Clio Cup Series official website Clio Cup Series french official website Clio Cup España official website DriverDB