Renault F1 RS10 #16 3rd 1979 French GP René Arnoux in 1:18 scale
This is the Renault F1 RS10#16 3rd 1979 French GP René Arnoux in 1:18 scale by Spark.
The Renault RS10, piloted by René Arnoux in car #16, achieved a notable 3rd-place finish at the 1979 French Grand Prix—an event remembered not just for Arnoux's podium, but for its historic significance in Formula One. Arnoux, a rising French talent known for his aggressive and spirited driving, played a supporting role in one of F1’s most legendary on-track battles: the wheel-to-wheel duel between his teammate Jean-Pierre Jabouille, who won the race, and Ferrari’s Gilles Villeneuve. The RS10, featuring Renault's revolutionary turbocharged engine, marked a turning point in F1 engineering. The 1979 French GP was unique as it delivered the first-ever F1 win for a turbo-powered car, making it a milestone in both Renault's and Formula One’s technological evolution, with Arnoux’s podium further cementing the success of the bold turbo gamble.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Polished to a beautiful finish Exceptionally
accurate scale and shape.Each model is created using a variety of production processes, such as hand
cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing
and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best quality possible.
The Renault RS10, piloted by René Arnoux in car #16, achieved a notable 3rd-place finish at the 1979 French Grand Prix—an event remembered not just for Arnoux's podium, but for its historic significance in Formula One. Arnoux, a rising French talent known for his aggressive and spirited driving, played a supporting role in one of F1’s most legendary on-track battles: the wheel-to-wheel duel between his teammate Jean-Pierre Jabouille, who won the race, and Ferrari’s Gilles Villeneuve. The RS10, featuring Renault's revolutionary turbocharged engine, marked a turning point in F1 engineering. The 1979 French GP was unique as it delivered the first-ever F1 win for a turbo-powered car, making it a milestone in both Renault's and Formula One’s technological evolution, with Arnoux’s podium further cementing the success of the bold turbo gamble.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Polished to a beautiful finish Exceptionally
accurate scale and shape.Each model is created using a variety of production processes, such as hand
cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing
and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best quality possible.
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