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Renault ‘too aggressive’ in push to improve F1 power unit
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has conceded the French manufacturer has been “too aggressive” to improve its power unit, resulting in a lack of reliability and recurring issues across the course of the 2017 season.
F1: Renault: Abu Dhabi GP a championship in itself
Renault chief Cyril Abiteboul says the 2017 Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi will become “a championship in itself” as the midfield battle reaches its climax.
Marko moves to soothe tensions over Renault, Toro Rosso engine debate
Red Bull motorsport consultant Dr Helmut Marko has moved to smooth current tensions between his organisation and engine supplier Renault after an angry reaction by Cyril Abiteboul from Toro Rosso’s statement against the French manufacturer.
Brazilian GP: Fifth in F1 championship now a tall order – Renault
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul admits the French manufacturer’s target of fifth place in the 2017 Formula 1 world constructors' championship now looks a tough proposition having conceded further ground to its rivals at the Mexican Grand Prix.
F1 Brazilian GP: Renault takes ‘fast and strong measures’ to avoid repeat engine failures
Renault Sport managing director Cyril Abiteboul says the number of engine failures the French manufacturer suffered during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend was “unacceptable” and key changes have been made to avoid a similar fate in Brazil.
F1: Wolff explains ‘concept flaw’ in proposed F1 engine plans
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Formula 1’s proposed new power units for 2021 are ‘a completely new engine’ and haven’t been met positively by existing manufacturers.
We want Kubica back… but it has to make sense – Renault
Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul has revealed the team is seriously considering offering Robert Kubica the chance to make a sensational return to Formula 1 next season, but says it ‘has to make sense’ on all sides and not be influenced by ‘emotions’.
Karters Garcia, Lundgaard join Renault Sport Academy
Karting up-and-comers Marta Garcia and Christian Lundgaard join Renault's junior ranks for the 2017 season.
F1 Australian GP: Renault insists it has fixed ERS gremlins
Cyril Abiteboul insists there will no repeat of the technical issue that stymied the Renault powered teams in F1 testing.
Renault inks BP-Castrol deal for F1 2017
Renault inks a new deal with Castrol-BP for the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship, replacing Total.
Vasseur won't be replaced at Renault - Abiteboul
Renault's F1 managing director Cyril Abiteboul has confirmed the team will not be hiring a new team principal after the departure of Fred Vasseur
Renault to go 'very aggressive' with F1 2017 engine
Cyril Abiteboul: We are committed to having the best engine in the grid. Not just within 1 percent but to have the best
F1 Australian GP: Renault unveils livery on eve of F1 comeback
Renault has finally revealed the livery for its comeback Formula 1 campaign on the eve of the 2016 Formula 1 World Championship opener in Melbourne.
Max Yamabiko: Allowing Renault to catch up is a 'token' gesture
Red Bull wants Renault to be given the chance to change its power unit for the good of F1... but, as Max Yamabiko explains, it already has this concession and isn't using it.
Caterham parts company with F1 technical director Smith
Caterham has announced a restructuring of its senior management team which includes technical director Mark Smith leaving with immediate effect.
Abiteboul: Interlagos energy useful for winter work
New Caterham team principal Cyril Abiteboul admits that the energy created by claiming tenth in the standings in the dying moments of the the 2012 season will be useful for the work that lies ahead this winter.
Reports link Barrichello to Caterham talks
Brazilian media sources have reported that F1 veteran Rubens Barrichello is in talks with Caterham about a possible return to the championship in 2013.