Alpine a better fit for F1 than Renault, says CEO
Renault CEO Luca de Meo feels that, as a brand, Alpine is more suited to Formula 1 than Renault as it "makes people dream".
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Ricciardo ‘actually liked’ Monza’s standing restart
Daniel Ricciardo says he preferred Monza's standing restart to the usual restart behind the Safety Car, saying it offers drivers "a bit more chance".
Say goodbye to Renault, and hello Alpine
Renault's Formula 1 works team will be rebranded the 'Alpine F1 Team' from 2021 with Cyril Abiteboul dreaming of race wins.
Horner rubbishes Abiteboul’s ‘missed a trick’ comment
Christian Horner insists Red Bull has a "partnership" with Honda despite Cyril Abiteboul questioning the team's relationship with its engine suppliers.
‘Red Bull missed a trick with engine relationship’
Failing to launch a genuine challenge to Mercedes since 2014, Cyril Abiteboul believes Red Bull "missed a trick" by no being a full works team.
Is there a rebrand on the way at Renault?
Renault Group has announced a reorganisation of its brands which could suggest a new look is on the way for the Formula 1 team.
Game on says Ocon in Renault’s quest for P3
Esteban Ocon believes Renault are now in the battle for P3 in the Constructors' Championship after their double-points finish at Spa.
Ocon accepts apology after ‘French f***’ remark
Esteban Ocon has accepted an apology from Ziggo Sport's Jack Plooij after being called a "French f***" on live television.
Renault: Engine ‘quali modes’ ban ‘annoying’
Renault technical director Remi Taffin says the mid-season ban on 'quali modes' is "annoying" since the engines have already been designed.
Ricciardo: Finding ‘sweet spot’ has boosted Renault
Daniel Ricciardo thinks finding a set-up “sweet spot” has been a major factor in Renault’s improvement that is taking them towards the F1 podium.
Abiteboul should be ‘nervous’ about tattoo bet
Daniel Ricciardo thinks Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul ought to be feeling “pretty nervous” about their tattoo bet coming to fruition.
Ricciardo: Pin was out in Verstappen chase
Three seconds shy of the podium at Spa, Daniel Ricciardo says the "pin was out" after his overtook Pierre Gasly and tried to chase down Max Verstappen.
Ricciardo wary of ruining race with Max duel
Daniel Ricciardo said he wasn't prepared to collide with former team-mate Max Verstappen and ruin his race on Lap 1 of the Belgian GP.
‘Mister FP2? I’d rather be Mister Q3’ – Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo again showed himself to be a 2020 Friday afternoon specialist with another terrific FP2 perfomance at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Ocon pleased with Renault’s ‘great’ progress
Esteban Ocon says that he's pleased with the progress Renault has made in 2020, paying tribute to the improved power unit in particular.
Renault: Party mode ban a trade-off
Renault's engine technical director Remi Taffin isn't too fazed by the FIA's ban on 'party mode', saying it will be a trade-off.
Renault ask to withdraw from RP20 protest
Renault has announced that they have formally requested to withdraw their appeal against the FIA's decision over Racing Point's illegal brake ducts.
Renault want clarity over copying, not a fight
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says their appeal over Racing Point's sanctions are to make the rules on car copying "crystal clear", not to ruin relationships between teams.
Abiteboul: New Renault CEO ‘game-changer’
Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul is feeling positive about the company’s future in motorsport – thanks to the “passion” of new CEO Luca de Meo.
Point-less Ricciardo rues Spanish ‘anomaly’
Failing to score for the first time this season, Daniel Ricciardo hopes the Spanish GP was just an "anomaly" for the Renault team.
Abiteboul: Renault should be doing better
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul was left wanting more from his team after walking away from the Spanish Grand Prix empty handed.
Ocon left questioning where Renault’s pace went
Esteban Ocon had a frustrating Spanish Grand Prix, admitting that the R.S.20 failed to live up to his expectations.
Ricciardo takes unlucky P13 on the chin
Daniel Ricciardo referred to Renault’s disappointing qualifying session for the Spanish Grand Prix as one the team would have to “take on the chin”.
Abiteboul ‘hardly breathing’ with Alonso’s Indy run
Fernando Alonso's 2021 boss, Cyril Abiteboul, says he is "hardly breathing" as he waits for the Spaniard to complete his Indianapolis 500 bid.
Ricciardo’s Barcelona tyre report: ‘Embrace the goo’
Daniel Ricciardo was in typically expressive form after Friday practice for the Spanish Grand Prix – likening his tyres to ‘goo’.
Renault: Here’s how Racing Point should be punished…
Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul has specified exactly what sanction he thinks Racing Point deserve for the ‘copying’ controversy surrounding their brake ducts.
Ricciardo talks up Renault as tattoo looms for boss
Daniel Ricciardo will have another opportunity to score his first Renault podium at the Spanish GP and force Cyril Abiteboul to get a tattoo.
Abiteboul survives another race without a tattoo
One cannot hold it against Cyril Abiteboul if he is perhaps in two minds after wanting Daniel Ricciardo to bag a F1 podium.
Ricciardo left to rue his ‘Seb spin’
Daniel Ricciardo was left to regret his 'Seb spin' that put an end to his efforts of scoring points at the 70th Anniversary GP.
Ricciardo’s podium hopes ‘went into a hole’
Daniel Ricciardo rued a day that started with “great hope” and the prospect of a podium finish but “went into a bit of a hole” at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.