Renault RS11 #15 J.P. Jabouille Winner French GP 1979 in 1:18 scale
At the 1979 French Grand Prix on July 1, Jean-Pierre Jabouille made history by securing the first Formula 1 victory for a turbocharged car. Driving the Renault RS11, he clinched the win at Dijon-Prenois, marking a significant milestone for both Renault and the sport. This race was notable not only for Jabouille's achievement but also for the intense battle between Ferrari's Gilles Villeneuve and Renault's René Arnoux for second place, a duel that became legendary in F1 history.
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