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description: "The Lotus R31 is Renault’s Formula 1 car of 2011: 38 GP starts, 0 wins, 2 podiums, 0 poles, P5 in the 2011 constructors’ championship. Specs, drivers, power unit and race-by-race results."
title: "Lotus R31: 2011 Renault F1 Car – Specs, Results & Stats"
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# Lotus R31: 2011 Renault F1 Car Specs & Stats
2011 Formula 1 car
##  Lotus R31
[5th in standings](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2011-f1-championship-standings/) | [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) car
3rd
Best Finish
6th
Best Quali
2
Podiums
73
Points
## Car Profile
| Team |  [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) |
| --- | --- |
| Season | [2011](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2011-f1-championship-standings/) |
| Constructors' | P5 **73** pts |
| Races | 19 (38 starts) |
| Designers | [Dirk de Beer](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/dirk-de-beer/) Head of aerodynamics [James Allison](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/james-allison/) Technical director [Tim Densham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/tim-densham/) Chief designer [Martin Tolliday](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/martin-tolliday/) Designer |
[Compare with another car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/f1-cars-comparison-tool/?car_a=213)
## Drivers of the Lotus R31
10  [VitalyPetrov](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/vitaly-petrov/) P10 **1** podium · **37** pts
9  [NickHeidfeld](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nick-heidfeld/) P11 **1** podium · **34** pts
9  [BrunoSenna](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bruno-senna/) P18 **2** pts
## Full Car Statistics
| Grands Prix | 19 |
| --- | --- |
| Race Starts | 38 |
| Wins | 0 (0.0%) |
| Best Grid | 6th |
| Podiums | 2 (5.3%) |
| Best Finish | 3rd |
| Points Finishes | 15 |
| Points | 73 |
| Retirements | 6 (15.8%) |
| Drivers | 3 |
## Engine & Tyres
| Engine | [Renault RS27](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/renault-engine-f1-stats/)
2.4 V8 |
| --- | --- |
| Also powered | [Lotus T128](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-t128-specs-info/), [Red Bull RB7](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/red-bull-rb7-specifications-information/) |
| Tyres | Pirelli |
## Key Car Landmarks
FirstLast
Race [2011 Australian F1 Grand Prix2011 AUS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-australia/) [2011 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2011 BRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-brazil/)
Podium [2011 Australian F1 Grand Prix2011 AUS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-australia/) Petrov [2011 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2011 MAS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-malaysia/) Heidfeld
Points [2011 Australian F1 Grand Prix2011 AUS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-australia/) Petrov [2011 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2011 BRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-brazil/) Petrov
## 2011 Finishing Positions
3rd 2
5th 1
7th 1
8th 4
9th 4
10th 3
11th 2
12th 5
13th 3
15th 2
16th 2
17th 3
DNF 6
**DNF** Did Not Finish
## Performance Breakdown
5.3% 2 / 38
Podium Rate
39.5% 15 / 38
Points Finish Rate
84.2% 32 / 38
Finish Rate
## 2011 Race by Race
19 Grands Prix
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-australia/ "2011 Australian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-malaysia/ "2011 Malaysian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-china/ "2011 Chinese F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-turkey/ "2011 Turkish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-spain/ "2011 Spanish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-monaco/ "2011 Monaco F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-canada/ "2011 Canadian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-europe/ "2011 European F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-britain/ "2011 British F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-germany/ "2011 German F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-hungary/ "2011 Hungarian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-belgium/ "2011 Belgian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-italy/ "2011 Italian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-singapore/ "2011 Singapore F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-japan/ "2011 Japanese F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-korea/ "2011 Korean F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-india/ "2011 Indian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-abu-dhabi/ "2011 Abu Dhabi F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2011-formula-1-grand-prix-brazil/ "2011 Brazilian F1 GP")
[Vitaly Petrov](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/vitaly-petrov/)
3179811DNF5151210129DNF179DNF111310
[Nick Heidfeld](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nick-heidfeld/)
12312788DNF108DNFDNF––––––––
[Bruno Senna](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bruno-senna/)
–––––––––––139151613121617
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
Stats current as of: 19 Sep 2026
Lotus R31
## A New Name Emerges from Renault's Shadow
The Lotus R31 occupied a fascinating position in Formula 1 history, it was the car with which the Enstone team began the transition from [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) works team toward the Lotus branding that would define the next several years. Racing as Lotus Renault GP in 2011, the team retained the Renault power unit and much of the technical infrastructure from their back-to-back championship years with [Fernando Alonso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/fernando-alonso/) in 2005 and 2006, but the commercial relationship had shifted and the move toward a new identity was underway. The R31 itself was a competitive midfield package capable of regular points finishes and occasional forays into the top five.
## Petrov's Melbourne Heroics and Kubica's Absence
The 2011 season carried a shadow before it even began. [Robert Kubica](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/robert-kubica/), who had been expected to lead the Renault challenge alongside the team's continued rebuilding, suffered a catastrophic hand injury in a February rally accident that ended his season before a single race was contested. His absence was a profound blow to a team that had structured much of its 2011 planning around his talent and development feedback. Vitaly Petrov stepped up as lead driver, building on his memorable performance in the 2010 finale at Abu Dhabi where his defence of position kept Fernando Alonso from the championship he needed. Petrov delivered solid if unspectacular results, while Bruno Senna and ultimately [Romain Grosjean](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/romain-grosjean/) also featured at various points during the season.
## The Transition Towards Greatness
The R31 season, while not producing victories or championship challenges, laid important groundwork. Grosjean's arrival in the second half of the year, foreshadowing his full-time role in 2012, gave the team a glimpse of the aggressive, quick driver who would become central to their subsequent campaigns. The engineering and management team that would deliver the E20's strong 2012 season was being assembled and refined. In hindsight, the R31 represents the final car of a transitional phase before the team, renamed as Lotus F1 Team for 2012, produced some genuinely impressive on-track results in what remained a competitive and underrated period in their history.
## Lotus R31 – Technical Specifications
| Car | Lotus Renault R31 |
| --- | --- |
| Season | 2011 Formula 1 World Championship |
| Drivers | Vitaly Petrov (#10), [Nick Heidfeld](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nick-heidfeld/) (#11); Bruno Senna, Romain Grosjean (later rounds) |
| Power Unit | Renault RS27-2011 2.4L V8 |
| Transmission | Renault 7-speed semi-automatic |
| [chassis](https://www.f1-fansite.com/glossary/chassis/) | Carbon fibre [monocoque](https://www.f1-fansite.com/glossary/monocoque/) |
| [suspension](https://www.f1-fansite.com/glossary/suspension/) | Push-rod front, pull-rod rear |
| Constructors' Position | 5th (73 points) |
| Best Race Result | P3 (Petrov, Australia) |
Last updated: 19 Sep 2026, 14:38
## Lotus R31: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Lotus R31?
Renault raced the Lotus R31 in the 2011 Formula 1 season, finishing 5th in the constructors' championship with 73 points.
Who drove the Lotus R31?
Vitaly Petrov, Nick Heidfeld and Bruno Senna drove the Lotus R31 in 2011.
How many races did the Lotus R31 win?
The Lotus R31 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 2 podium finishes in 2011, with a best result of 3rd.
Which engine powered the Lotus R31?
The Lotus R31 used the Renault RS27, a 2.4 V8 engine.
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