Abiteboul: F1 engines not ready to crack 1000hp
Feb.10 – F1’s ‘power unit’ era is not quite ready to crack the incredible 1000 horse power barrier. That is the..
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Todt no fan of two-day race weekend idea
Feb.2 – F1 does not look set to switch to a two-day race weekend format any time soon. The news comes after Renault boss Cyril..
Abiteboul: Renault targets ‘fifth or sixth’ in 2017
Feb.1 – Renault has set targets despite entering another “transitional season” in 2017. That is the news from the French..
Abiteboul: Liberty should scrap Friday practice
Feb.1 – F1 should shake up its weekend format by eliminating the Friday practice sessions. That is the view of Renault team boss..
Magnussen ‘disappointed’ with Renault criticism
Jan.19 – Kevin Magnussen says he was “disappointed” to hear about his former Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul’s recent..
Vasseur not ruling out F1 return
Jan.14 – Frederic Vasseur says he might not be done with his F1 career. The Frenchman says he quit as Renault team boss after a..
Haas shrugs off Renault’s Magnussen attack
Jan.13 – Team boss Gunther Steiner has dismissed a stinging attack on Kevin Magnussen, who is Haas’ new recruit for 2017...
Abiteboul: Vasseur won’t be replaced
Jan.13 – Renault will not be “weakened” by the departure of team boss Frederic Vasseur. That is the claim of Cyril..
Team boss slams Renault refugee Magnussen
Jan.12 – Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has lashed out at departing team driver Kevin Magnussen. Earlier, after Dane Magnussen claimed..
Abiteboul: F1 must change or ‘disappear’
Jun.24 – Cyril Abiteboul on Friday has given a hard-hitting interview with the German press, boldly criticising key aspects of the..
Abiteboul: Renault’s Canada upgrade on track
Apr.25 – Renault is on track to unveil a significant upgrade for its ‘power unit’ in Canada. The French marque’s F1..
Abiteboul: F1 to scrap engine ‘token’ system
Feb.4 – F1’s complex and controversial engine development ‘token’ system will be scrapped for 2017. That was the..
Abiteboul flies to Venezuela amid Maldonado reports
Jan.14 – Renault officials have flown to Caracas amid speculation Pastor Maldonado could lose his race seat for 2016. Reports emerged..
Renault adds new director to F1 team
Jan.11 – Renault‘s Lotus takeover is continuing to race ahead, even though an official name change for the Enstone team is yet..
Abiteboul: Renault should make F1 announcement next week
Nov.28 – Renault will probably make an announcement about its future in formula one next week. In recent days, weeks and months, the..
Abiteboul: Formula E means 2016 ‘not lost year’
Jun.30 – Success in Formula E means 2015 will not be a “lost year” for Renault. That is the view of Cyril Abiteboul, who..
Renault’s Illien tie-up hailed by Abiteboul
Renault’s F1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has hailed the new collaboration with engine expert Mario Illien. “It is great that Renault..
Abiteboul: Lotus not a big loss for Renault F1
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul insists engine customer Lotus’ impending switch to Mercedes for 2015 is no great loss for the French..
Caterham – no regrets over 2014 driver choice
Caterham will assess whether it made the right driver choices for 2014 at the end of the season, boss Cyril Abiteboul has admitted. Rumours..
Abiteboul: 2014 Renault deal ‘important’ for Caterham
Caterham is now “very close” to signing up with Renault for V6 power in 2014. “The talks have entered their final..
