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Renault: Pressure firmly on to defend fifth place from Toro Rosso
After a tough 2019 Formula 1 campaign, Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul is determined to see his team keep hold of fifth place in the world constructors’ championship after losing touch with McLaren ahead of the final round.
Ricciardo: 2019 not a year to forget, champagne Renault’s 2020 target
Daniel Ricciardo feels expectations on Renault will ramp up next season after enduring a 2019 Formula 1 campaign which has underdelivered.
Norris: F1 midfield much closer than everyone thinks
Lando Norris believes the Formula 1 midfield fight is “much more equal than what everyone thinks” and racing in rivals’ dirty air masks the full potential of each team.
Ocon gets green light to join Renault at Abu Dhabi F1 test
Esteban Ocon will officially join Renault on Monday 2 nd December from Mercedes and will take part in the post-season Abu Dhabi test at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Lundgaard set for Formula 2 debut in Abu Dhabi
Renault Sport Academy member Christian Lundgaard will make his Formula 2 championship debut at the 2019 season finale with Trident Motorsport.
Hulkenberg doesn’t see F1 exit as retirement
Nico Hulkeneberg says his upcoming Formula 1 exit doesn’t equate to retirement even if he hasn’t lined up plans for 2020.
Reliability has been McLaren’s ‘weak spot’ in F1 2019 - Brown
McLaren CEO Zak Brown concedes reliability has proven to be the team’s “weak spot” during the 2019 Formula 1 season.
McLaren, Renault back F1’s carbon neutral aim
McLaren and Renault have welcomed Formula 1’s scheme to make the championship carbon neutral by 2030.
Ricciardo: I don’t care if F1 cars are three seconds slower in 2021
Daniel Ricciardo has dismissed concerns over slower cars in the 2021 Formula 1 rules shake-up if it produces closer racing.
Hulkenberg at peace with F1 record as exit looms
Nico Hulkenberg does not see himself having any unfinished business in Formula 1 as his exit from the grid looms for 2020, saying he is at peace with his record.
Ricciardo: No fear for Renault over constructors’ position
Daniel Ricciardo says there is no fear within Renault over its position in the constructors’ championship amid pressure from Racing Point and Toro Rosso in the fight for P5 in the standings.
Hulkenberg rules out F1 reserve role, calls DTM link ‘fake news’
Nico Hulkenberg has ruled out taking up a reserve or simulator role with a Formula 1 team for the 2020 season, as well as calling links to BMW’s DTM team “fake news”.
Ricciardo encouraged by Renault’s US GP performance
Daniel Ricciardo says he is “really encouraged” by Renault’s performance at the United States Grand Prix as he finished as the top midfield runner.
Ricciardo accepts McLaren now out of reach for Renault
Daniel Ricciardo admits it is unlikely that Renault can overcome McLaren in the battle to lead Formula 1’s midfield pack this season. McLaren has enjoyed a resurgence in form in 2019 and has continued to out-develop and out-perform the French manufacturer as the year has progressed.
Renault recruits F1 technical head Pat Fry for 2020
Renault has hired Pat Fry to lead the team’s Formula 1 technical department from the 2020 season. Fry left McLaren earlier this year after playing a key role in the team’s revival this season, with the Woking squad signing James Key from Toro Rosso to become its technical director.
De Beer takes over as head of aerodynamics at Renault
Renault has named Dirk de Beer as its new head of aerodynamics as part of a technical reshuffle at Enstone in anticipation of the 2020 Formula 1 season.
Ricciardo supports Vettel over F1 trophy design criticism
Daniel Ricciardo supports Sebastian Vettel’s criticism of Formula 1 trophy designs following the Ferrari driver’s complaints after the Mexican Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg: I’m not the right driver for Williams in 2020
Nico Hulkenberg has played down the chances of him returning to Williams for the 2020 Formula 1 season, believing he is “not the right person” for the team.
Renault welcomes 2021 F1 regulations
Renault has welcomed Formula 1’s new regulation overhaul for the 2021 season. F1 presented its new rules package for 2021 on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, after the proposals were unanimously approved by The World Motor Sport Council.
Gasly: Tough for Toro Rosso to catch Renault on current form
Pierre Gasly believes it will be tough for Toro Rosso to catch Renault in the constructors’ championship before the end of the season given the French team’s current form and consistency.
Abiteboul optimistic Renault will remain committed to F1
Cyril Abiteboul is optimistic that Renault will remain committed to racing in Formula 1 ahead of its board reviewing its participation in the sport.
Renault used outlawed brake bias aid for ‘many years’
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has confirmed the team used its now-outlawed brake bias adjustment system for “many years” before the FIA’s ruling on the device earlier this week.
Renault to evaluate F1 future as part of company review
Renault will evaluate its future in Formula 1 as part of a “deep” review into the wider company’s strategy moving forward. Renault has undergone a number of changes internally through 2019 after former CEO Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Japan last December over financial misconduct.
Ricciardo: Japanese GP DSQ will motivate Renault
Daniel Ricciardo says the Renault Formula 1 team will use its Japanese Grand Prix disqualification as motivation to end the 2019 season on a high.