Abiteboul: F1 should look into ‘e-fuels’
Cyril Abiteboul says F1 should look into introducing “e-fuels”. In an increasingly environmentally-minded world, the Renault..
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Boss: Ricciardo needs ‘harder skin’ for midfield life
Cyril Abiteboul says Daniel Ricciardo may develop a “harder skin” for life further down the F1 grid. Having switched from the..
Hulkenberg: Podium drought may not end in 2019
Nico Hulkenberg admits it is possible his podium drought could be extended even further in 2019. The German holds the ignominious record of..
Abiteboul: Renault ‘can afford’ to pay Ricciardo
Renault “can afford” to pay Daniel Ricciardo a front-running salary. That is the claim of the French works team’s boss..
Renault to ‘talk to McLaren about B team alliance
Cyril Abiteboul says Renault will not be joining the “crazy arms race” in F1. Auto Motor und Sport reports that while 1600..
Abiteboul: Renault in fight with five teams
Renault is bracing for a tough fight to be ‘best of the rest’ in 2019. Acknowledging that it is not quite ready to take on..
Abiteboul: FIA should keep working on engine ‘grey areas’
The FIA should keep working to end the ‘grey areas’ in the engine regulations. That is the view of Renault team boss Cyril..
Abiteboul: Renault engine 50hp better in 2019
Renault‘s 2019 engine could be up to 50 horse power better than its predecessor. That is the eye-opening claim of Cyril Abiteboul,..
Abiteboul: 2019 Renault car ‘still in pieces’
Renault‘s 2019 car is yet to see light of day. Ostensibly, the French team ‘launched’ its new single seater on Tuesday,..
Ghosn turmoil still surrounding Renault team
One month before winter testing begins, turmoil continues to surround Renault. At the end of last November, the French carmaker’s CEO..
Abiteboul: Red Bull ‘hiding facts’ about Honda power
Dec.21 – Cyril Abiteboul has scoffed at Red Bull’s optimism about life with Honda power. Abiteboul is the boss at Renault,..
Renault to keep working over Christmas
Staff at Renault‘s works F1 team will work throughout the Christmas and New Year period. That is the news from Cyril Abiteboul, the..
Sainz to ‘lead’ McLaren in 2019
Carlos Sainz says he will do his best to “lead” McLaren from the cockpit in 2019. The Spaniard is moving to the struggling..
Abiteboul: Renault can close engine gap for 2019
Cyril Abiteboul says he is not sure that Renault is ready to take on Red Bull in 2019. The French works team was fourth overall in 2018,..
Renault team safe amid Carlos Ghosn scandal
Nov.24 – Cyril Abiteboul has played down suggestions Renault’s F1 project could be affected by the Carlos Ghosn affair. Ghosn,..
Verstappen questions Renault’s new 2019 engine
Max Verstappen has cast doubt on Renault‘s ability to be competitive in 2019. The Dutchman has been vocally critical of Red..
Abiteboul: Honda ‘investing more than Renault’
Cyril Abiteboul has admitted he is “worried” about the latest developments at Honda. Some believe the next performance steps..
Abiteboul understands Mercedes team orders
Cyril Abiteboul understands why Mercedes has imposed ‘team orders’ at the tail end of the 2018 world championship. Some think..
Abiteboul: Red Bull stopped Sainz deal
Cyril Abiteboul says Red Bull blocked Renault‘s efforts to re-sign Carlos Sainz. Sainz was merely ‘on loan’ from Red Bull..
Abiteboul: F1 should slash car weight
Cyril Abiteboul thinks F1 should think seriously about slashing the weight of the cars. The Renault boss says it is an alarming development..
