Renault

Another year in F1, another exhaust blowing debacle.

Oliver Rowland says he was surprised with how Williams “have taken me in” after joining the Formula 1 squad as its official young driver as he still holds hopes of breaking into the sport.

Renault’s managing director Cyril Abiteboul says the French manufacturer will introduce engine updates next month at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Renault is hoping the introduction of new chassis upgrades will help it emerge at the top of Formula 1’s tight midfield battle at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. 

Renault admits it was outsmarted by Formula 1’s leading teams and is “disappointed” by the lack of progress made over the winter, according to chief technical officer Bob Bell.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said the team’s relationship with Formula 1 engine supplier Renault continues to be a “rollercoaster”. 

Nico Hulkenberg says Renault is proving its credentials as the head team in the intense midfield scrap after securing sixth place at the Chinese Grand Prix.

For the second round of the 2018 Formula 1 world championship the circus travelled to Bahrain with the Sakhir International Circuit presenting a very different challenge to Albert Park.

While Fernando Alonso has been content with the initial McLaren package with Renault engines in race trim, the two-time Formula 1 world champion is demanding the same from its qualifying package to fight further up the grid.

Fernando Alonso accepts McLaren has a long development path to complete before it can consistently fight at the front with its Renault power units after a disappointing qualifying in Bahrain having been “too confident” with balance changes.

Fernando Alonso has pinpointed McLaren’s early development push as vital to its Formula 1 2018 season ambitions as he ramps up the pressure on his team.

Sacha Fenestraz's dominant Formula Renault 2.0 title led to an early European Formula 3 debut with Carlin ahead of his maiden full campaign.

Aiming to stop George Russell in F2 in 2018 is fellow Brit Jack Aitken after narrowly missing out on the GP3 Series title last year

McLaren’s racing director Eric Boullier says while the team waits for car upgrades over the next two races it will aim to maximise its current package as it targets the Formula 1 front-runners.

Daniel Ricciardo concedes he’s already bracing for engine grid penalties during the 2018 Formula 1 season with Red Bull given the tighter rules on component usage this year.

Force India Chief Operating Officer Otmar Szafnauer says his squad will run a new front wing for the Bahrain Grand Prix having debuted a raft of updates at the 2018 Formula 1 opener.

Renault Formula 1 technical chief Nick Chester has downplayed the impact FIA staff can have when joining teams, saying that a one-year gardening leave period is "probably enough" to ensure there is no advantage to be gained.

Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul took heart from the French manufacturer's issue-free start to the 2018 season in Australia last weekend after recurring reliability issues blighted the backend of last year.

Fernando Alonso has pinpointed McLaren reaching Red Bull’s level of performance as the team's next target after an impressive debut with Renault power in Australia.

Carlos Sainz Jr revealed he almost vomited during the Australian Grand Prix after a problem with his Renault car’s drinks system left him battling against a queasy stomach. 

Kevin Magnussen says Haas were able to stake a claim to be the fourth fastest team on the 2018 Formula 1 grid after topping the midfield in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.

Carlos Sainz concedes Haas has produced a small performance jump on the rest of the Formula 1 midfield pack as he looks to reel in the US team at the 2018 season opener in Australia.

Nico Hulkenberg has long been tipped as one of F1's up-and-comers, but needs to deliver on-track this year with Renault.

In year three since its return to F1 with a factory operation, Renault is looking to move out of the midfield and up to the sharp end of the grid.