Renault first contacted Alonso in June 2019
Fernando Alonso has revealed Renault first contacted him in June 2019 before later firming up their interest in bringing him back to the team.
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Ricciardo: ‘We could be in for a crazy race’
Daniel Ricciardo thinks we could be treated to a "crazy race" at the Nurburgring with cold temps and wet conditions potentially in store.
FIA has clarified copycat rules with Renault
Writing to the FIA to request clarification regarding next year's rules banning copying, Cyril Abiteboul has revealed his team has received an answer.
Renault have ‘no excuses’ when Alonso arrives
Cyril Abiteboul is aware there is very little margin for error when Fernando Alonso arrives to take Renault into a new era in 2021.
Renault would ‘comply’ with Red Bull engine order
Renault have insisted they would be prepared to put past differences aside and provide Red Bull with engines from 2022.
Alonso: No other sport limits testing
Fernando Alonso says it doesn't make any sense that F1 expects drivers to contest the 2021 season after only a day and a half of testing.
Renault confident of strong showing ‘on any track’
Renault believe they are on track to continue their upward trajectory following a recent improvement on a variety of circuits.
Renault must be ‘sensible’ in test talk for Alonso
Although Renault would like to run Fernando Alonso in the young driver test, Cyril Abiteboul says the team has to be "sensible".
Which team will prevail in the tight fight for P3?
With seven races left and nothing to choose between McLaren, Racing Point and Renault, all eyes will be on the fight for P3 in the closing stages of 2020.
‘F1 needs competition more than reverse grids’
Although no opposed to the idea of reverse grids, Cyril Abiteboul says Formula 1 needs a competitive field more than it needs gimmicks.
Sochi demonstrated ‘clear progress’ for Renault
Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul was delighted with a double-points finish at the Russian GP and said their "year-on-year" progress is clear.
Abiteboul ‘committed’ to team boss role, for now
Cyril Abiteboul has hinted that he would relinquish the team principal role at the end of this year when Renault is rebranded Alpine.
Ricciardo takes notes from F2 over starting spot
Daniel Ricciardo picked up a few tips from the Formula 2 drivers for the race start at the Russian Grand Prix.
Renault considering filming day runs for Alonso
Renault is still pushing to run Fernando Alonso in the young driver test but could also give him a day or two of filming as he prepares for his F1 comeback.
Ricciardo coy on Renault’s podium chances
Daniel Ricciardo finished Friday practice ahead of the Russian Grand Prix in P3, but isn't ready to target a podium yet.
Alonso’s Renault visit like ‘first day at school’
Fernando Alonso has opened up further about the visit he made to the Renault factory this week – describing it as being like “a first day at school”.
Renault: Sharing wind-tunnels ‘elephant in room’
Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul has claimed sharing wind-tunnels is the “elephant in the room” that prevents F1 teams from being completely independent.
Renault ready to attract a new partner team
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says with the team's F1 future now secure they like the idea of finding a new partner team.
Ricciardo still trying to ‘figure Sochi out’
Daniel Ricciardo is aiming to keep his points-scoring streak alive, but knows he will have to try do it at a circuit that isn't his strongest.
New Renault CEO reminds Abiteboul of ‘Ford v Ferrari’
Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul sees similarities between the company's new CEO and the 1960s rivalry between Ford and Ferrari.
Alonso’s ‘incredible thrill’ after factory return
Fernando Alonso is continuing preparations for his return to Formula 1 in 2021 with an Enstone factory visit.
Renault frustrated over Racing Point token exploit
Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul has voiced his frustration at Racing Point not having to spend tokens to use Mercedes parts in 2021.
Ocon sees improvement in one-lap pace
Esteban Ocon believes he is slowly building up his performances in qualifying as he gets to grips with the R.S.20.
Alonso ‘a brand in himself’, says Renault boss
Fernando Alonso has been described as “a brand in himself” by Renault’s CEO ahead of his return to Formula 1 next year.
Zhou completes two-day test in RS18
Renault junior, Guanyu Zhou, has completed a two-day test driving a RS18 at the Hungaroring in Budapest.
Renault in talks over young driver test for Alonso
He will be one of the oldest drivers on next year's grid but Renault are in talks with the FIA over putting Fernando Alonso in the car for the young drive test.
Ricciardo delighted with Renault quali turnaround
Daniel Ricciardo was delighted to see the changes Renault made to his car before qualifying pay dividends at the Tuscan Grand Prix.
Ocon concedes criticism was ‘a bit much’
Shut down by Renault as he criticised the team's mistakes after the Italian GP, Esteban Ocon concedes it was "a bit much".
Renault prefer F1 ‘partner’ to customer teams
Cyril Abiteboul insists that if Renault are to supply other F1 teams with engines in future, they must become a “partner” rather than a customer.
Frustrated Ocon shut down by Renault team radio
Esteban Ocon was gagged by Renault as he tried to voice his frustration over what he deemed to be a "missed" opportunity at the Italian Grand Prix.