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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
Brazilian media sources have reported that F1 veteran Rubens Barrichello is in talks with Caterham about a possible return to the championship in 2013.