Cyril Abiteboul says he believes his World Rally Championship ambitions align with those of Hyundai Motorsport, which is why they are such a “good fit”.
Hyundai Motorsport has appointed Cyril Abiteboul as its new Team Principal – a role that will see him take charge of its World Rally Championship and Customer Racing Programs respectively.
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul insists his role as team principal at the F1 team remains unaffected despite being put in charge of the French manufacturer’s Alpine brand.
Balancing the risk of a potential coronavirus infection within a team environment will be the biggest challenge when the 2020 Formula 1 season starts, according to Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul.
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has confirmed the team used its now-outlawed brake bias adjustment system for “many years” before the FIA’s ruling on the device earlier this week.
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul says the French manufacturer is “not desperate” to find a new customer team to replace McLaren ahead of its switch to Mercedes engines for 2021.
Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul says it would be “difficult” to see Nico Hulkenberg lose his place on the grid for the 2020 season, believing there is “unfinished business” for the German driver in F1.
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has explained the “difficult call” the team made to drop Nico Hulkenberg in favour of signing Esteban Ocon for the 2020 season, denying it was linked to the latter’s nationality.
Cyril Abiteboul insists it is just a matter of time before Renault secures the “technical breakthrough” it needs to reach its former levels of success in Formula 1.
Renault never considered making a move to re-sign Fernando Alonso for the 2019 Formula 1 season for fear of not being able to match his expectations, according to team boss Cyril Abiteboul.
In one of his first interviews since Daniel Ricciardo's shock switch to Renault for 2018 was announced, Cyril Abiteboul sits down with Crash.net to discuss how he pulled off the move, the pressure that comes with it, and the statement it makes to the rest of the grid.
The concept of a summer ‘break’ seemed lost on many in the Formula 1 paddock this year, as a number of big news stories emerged through the sport’s annual shutdown.
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has paid tribute to Carlos Sainz Jr. following confirmation of the Spaniard's move to McLaren for 2019, calling him a "great contributor".
Carlos Sainz Jr. says the late issue that cost him sixth place in Sunday's French Grand Prix "hurts a little bit", believing Renault deserved to finish at the front of the Formula 1 midfield fight at Paul Ricard.
Red Bull will make no final decision about its Formula 1 power unit plans for 2019 until next month at the earliest, according to team principal Christian Horner.
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul took heart from the French manufacturer's issue-free start to the 2018 season in Australia last weekend after recurring reliability issues blighted the backend of last year.
Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner says he has never doubted the team has enjoyed parity with the works Renault team for its power units, but believes the recent FIA technical directive is a positive step.
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has cast doubts over whether the FIA will be able to successfully clamp down on Formula 1 teams burning oil during qualifying in 2018.