The Benetton B188 is a Formula One racing car designed by Rory Byrne and raced by Benetton team in the 1988 Formula One season and in the first half of the 1989 Formula One season. Dating back to when the team started as Toleman in 1981, the B188 was the first car produced by the team not to be powered by a turbocharged engine.
Benetton B188
Alessandro Nannini driving the Benetton B188 at the 1988 Canadian Grand Prix.
Benetton Formula Ltd., commonly referred to simply as Benetton, was a Formula One constructor that participated from 1986 to 2001. The team was owned by the Benetton family who run a worldwide chain of clothing stores of the same name. In 2000, the team was purchased by Renault, but competed as Benetton for the 2000 and 2001 seasons. In 2002, the team became Renault. The Benetton Formula team was chaired by Alessandro Benetton from 1988 to 1998.
Benetton Formula
Gerhard Berger driving the Benetton B186 at the 1986 Detroit Grand Prix
Thierry Boutsen driving the Benetton B188 at the 1988 Canadian Grand Prix
Michael Schumacher driving the Benetton B193 at the 1993 British Grand Prix