Cyril Abiteboul’s departure from Renault’s rebranded Alpine team was not widely expected – but don’t be surprised if he turns up in F1 again soon.
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Renault to run Alonso in ‘young driver’ test alongside Zhou
2020 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso will participate in the post-season test at Yas Marina which was originally designated for young drivers, Renault has announced.
No change in Renault’s position on engine freeze and convergence – Abiteboul
2020 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onRenault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says engine competition must remain part of Formula 1, as rival builders lobby for rules which would converge the performance of power units.
Could Ferrari pull off a face-saving shock in the final three races?
2020 F1 season
Posted onFerrari are on course for their worst championship finishing position for 40 years. But their surprise result in Turkey brought them within range of Renault, McLaren and Racing Point.
Ricciardo suspects Algarve exposed Renault’s weakness
2020 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says Renault’s performance in the Portuguese Grand Prix may have exposed a remaining weakness in their otherwise improved RS20.
Ocon improving but needs to address “small mistakes” – Abiteboul
2020 F1 season
Posted onRenault team principal Cyril Abiteboul is pleased with Esteban Ocon’s progress in his return to Formula 1, despite him lagging well behind team mate Daniel Ricciardo.
Why Renault believe they “can now be taken seriously” after podium breakthrough
RacingLines
Posted onIn the fifth year since their return to F1 as a full team, Renault finally scored their first podium last weekend. Team principal Cyril Abiteboul believes the good times are finally coming.
Two Renault team members test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Alonso filming day
2020 F1 season
Posted onTwo members of Renault’s Formula 1 team have tested positive for Covid-19 while in Spain, RaceFans understands.
Renault’s performance a “nice surprise” in return test – Alonso
2020 F1 season
Posted onAfter completing a 21-lap filming day at Barcelona, Fernando Alonso described Renault’s car performance as “a nice surprise.”
Alonso is ‘like a big shark – he sees the blood and wants to attack’ – Abiteboul
2020 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso has played a role in Renault’s recent progress and team principal Cyril Abiteboul says he is “very hungry” for success when he returns to race for them next year.
Alonso could test 2020 and 2018 Renault next week
2020 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso is expected to get back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car next week for the first time since announcing his 2021 comeback.
Renault requested clarification from FIA on new anti-copying rules for 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onRenault managing director Cyril Abiteboul confirmed the FIA has responded to its request to clarify new rules intended to ban teams from ‘reverse engineering’ rival designs.
Podium was possible without red flag, says Ricciardo
2020 Tuscan Grand Prix Ferrari 1000
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo admits he has mixed emotions after he finished in fourth position in the Tuscan Grand Prix.
Renault confirms new Alpine name for F1 team in 2021 and teases blue colour scheme
2021 F1 season
Posted onRenault has confirmed its Formula 1 team will be known as Alpine from next year and teased a new blue colour scheme for its cars.
Renault to announce its F1 team will be renamed Alpine
2021 F1 season
Posted onRenault is expected to announce plans to rebrand its Formula 1 team as Alpine for the 2021 season.
Ricciardo believes Renault’s Spa set-up breakthrough will work on other tracks
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo believes the breakthrough Renault has made with its low-downforce performance can deliver results at tracks which demand higher downforce levels.
Ricciardo: Renault’s Spa form bodes well for NASCAR-like Bahrain Outer track
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says he expects Renault’s strong performance around Spa-Francorchamps to be emulated around similar high speed, low downforce circuits after he qualified fourth for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Renault withdraws appeal against Racing Point verdict
2020 F1 season
Posted onRenault has withdrawn its appeal against the penalty handed down to Racing Point over the team’s brake ducts, the team has announced.
Ocon expects Renault will benefit from ‘quali mode’ ban
2020 F1 season
Posted onEsteban Ocon believes the coming ban on teams using ‘quali modes’ on their engines is likely to play into Renault’s hands.
Why an early Ferrari exit for Vettel isn’t the obvious move it might seem
2020 F1 season
Posted onCould Sebastian Vettel leave Ferrari before the season ends, triggering early moves for Carlos Sainz Jnr, Daniel Ricciardo and Fernando Alonso? Don’t expect the dominoes to topple just yet.