Which French cycling team did Laurent Fignon start his career with?
Peugeot
Gitane
La Vie Claire
Renault-Elf
Answer
Renault-Elf was a French cycling team that existed from 1979 to 1986. It was sponsored by the French automobile manufacturer Renault and the French oil company Elf Aquitaine. The team was successful in the Tour de France, winning the race three times in its history: in 1981 with Bernard Hinault, in 1982 with Hinault again, and in 1984 with Laurent Fignon.
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