Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has insisted Renault president Luca de Meo did not join talks with Fernando Alonso before taking over as president of the group, contrary to comments made by the team’s new driver.
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Why Abiteboul may not be done with Formula 1 yet
News focus
Posted onCyril 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.
Renault teases new Alpine F1 brand look for 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onRenault has revealed the new look of its Formula 1 team, which from this year will compete under the name of its performance sub-brand Alpine.
Abiteboul leaves Renault as team becomes Alpine for 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onRenault has announced the departure of Cyril Abiteboul, who ran its Formula 1 team until last season.
Stoll to step down after “very intense” five years as president of Renault Sport
2020 F1 season
Posted onRenault Sport Racing president Jerome Stoll will step down at the end of the month following a “very intense” five years in charge.
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.
Condensed season made F1 comeback harder – Ocon
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Not enough time to learn between races in 2020 – Ocon • Montoya full-time in WEC next season • Hamilton rules out Le Mans bid
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.
Renault “not scared of anywhere” in remaining races
2020 F1 season
Posted onRenault have nothing to fear from the remaining tracks on the 2020 F1 schedule following their breakthrough podium finish at the Nurburgring, says sporting director Alan Permane.
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.
Red Bull-Renault relationship isn’t “irreparable”, says Ricciardo
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo has said a Red Bull-Renault reunion would be possible and that both parties would “get on with it.”
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.
Ricciardo: Renault’s car was “too good to drive and slow” at Sochi last year
2020 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says Renault’s improvement at Sochi has been achieved by pushing the car’s set-up out of its “comfort zone”.