Renault launch FIA protest against Racing Point
Renault have lodged an official protest against both Racing Point cars following the Styrian Grand Prix, according to Racefans.net.
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Ocon: Performance left on the table
Taking to Q3 on used tyres, Esteban Ocon believes there was performance "left on the table" as he charged to P5.
‘Alonso has almost no interest in 2021’
Fernando Alonso has told Renault to "forget about 2021" and instead focus on 2022 and F1's new rules, revealed Cyril Abiteboul.
Ricciardo spared grid penalty for Styrian GP
Despite that heavy crash during FP2 Daniel Ricciardo has escaped a grid penalty for the Styrian GP with his chassis and power unit good to go.
Prost: Motivation gave Alonso edge over Vettel
Alain Prost says that Renault opted to sign Fernando Alonso rather than Sebastian Vettel for 2021 as he is more motivated.
Renault will be transparent with toxic-free Alonso
Cyril Abiteboul is looking forward to working with a new, toxic-free Fernando Alonso and has promised to be nothing but transparent with him at Renault.
2020 crisis stopped Renault picking academy driver
Cyril Abiteboul has said the global health crisis prevented them from selecting an academy driver alongside Esteban Ocon for 2021.
Renault’s Alonso choice made with heart and head
Eighteen years is the span from birth to adulthood. For Fernando Alonso, it’s the time between his first and third Renault debuts – and in terms of his F1 career, it has been just as formative as any adolescence.
Renault officially announce Alonso return
Fernando Alonso will return to Formula 1 in 2021 after Renault officially announced him as Daniel Ricciardo's replacement.
No FP1 plans for returning Alonso
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has all-but ruled out Fernando Alonso returning to F1 action in 2020 with some free practice running.
Ricciardo thinks cooling issue will be a quick fix
Daniel Ricciardo is "optimistic" about the prospect of bagging points at the second time of asking in Austria after suffering a DNF in the opening round.
Alonso’s presence will be a ‘formidable asset’
Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul has said Fernando Alonso's presence alone will be a "formidable asset" for the team.
Alonso: ‘Renault wants podium return, so do I’
Fernando Alonso and Renault are targeting a return to the podium together after the team announced his return for the 2021 season.
Alonso announcement expected Wednesday
The Renault rumour mill has fired up again with reports suggesting an announcement on their 2021 driver line-up could be made as early as Wednesday.
Ricciardo: ‘I think we’re better than tenth’
Despite making it into Q3, Daniel Ricciardo is still disappointed with his qualifying performance, stating his car is "better" than P10.
Abiteboul not ruling out pink Mercedes protest
Renault won't protest Racing Point's pink Mercedes in Austria but Cyril Abiteboul has hinted he may do so down the line.
Renault engine won’t be updated in 2020
In an effort to reduce costs, Renault will not be upgrading their engine at all in 2020, Cyril Abiteboul has explained.
Ricciardo getting ‘good vibes’ from ‘fast’ Renault
Daniel Ricciardo was on a high after the first day of running for the 2020 season, saying his Renault is "fast".
‘Big names’ in contention for 2021 Renault seat
Renault aren't giving many details away about a replacement for Daniel Ricciardo, but have said they are talking to "big names".
Ocon: ‘Very happy’ to partner Alonso at Renault
Esteban Ocon said he would be "very happy" for Fernando Alonso to become his team-mate at Renault from 2021.
Abiteboul amused by Marko’s texts about test
Cyril Abiteboul has said he found it amusing when a previously unaware Helmut Marko texted him about Renault's private test at the Red Bull Ring.
Freezing out Ricciardo would make ‘no sense’
Renault boss, Cyril Abiteboul, has said Daniel Ricciardo will still be involved in the car's development process even though he is moving to rivals McLaren.
Bottas and Vettel are of interest to Renault for 2021
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has given his thoughts on both Valtteri Bottas and Sebastian Vettel as the team look to replace Daniel Ricciardo in 2021.
Ocon has waited a ‘year and half’ for Austria
Esteban Ocon has had the longest wait of all the F1 drivers, barring the rookie, to get going with the Frenchman last racing in 2018.
‘I told Alonso he should sign with Renault’
Fernando Alonso has been "told" he should return to Formula 1 with Renault with Pedro de la Rosa saying F1 should have the "best" drivers.
Sirotkin re-signs as Renault reserve driver
Sergey Sirotkin will remain Renault's reserve driver for the 2020 season, extending his stay with the Enstone team.
Renault on a ‘mission’ after 2019 ‘frustrations’
Renault has a "mission" to fulfil this season after "some frustrations" with its 2019 performances.
‘Racing Point/McLaren/Renault contenders in Austria’
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff thinks Racing Point, Renault and McLaren could force a shock result at the season-opener in Austria.
Ocon: R.S.20 now ‘very different’ to Australia spec
Esteban Ocon says Renault's R.S.20 is now a "very different" car to the one they brought to Australia, saying some of the parts haven't been driven before.
Abiteboul: Ocon won’t be preferred to Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo is leaving Renault, but Cyril Abitebould says that Esteban Ocon won't receive preferential treatment in the meantime.