Renault’s 9 year F1 plan looks set to fail from the off

Renault have been managing expectations since the day they acquired the Genii-owned Lotus team. This of course deflects potential pressure from fans and the media alike, however it raises the question of Renault’s understanding of the commitment required to make it back to the top – or even top four – in Formula One? With … Read more

Ghosn wants Fernando Alonso back at Renault F1

At yesterday’s launch of the Renault F1 car that will never run, the F1 media were hungry for copy after the long winter hibernation (well 9 and a bit weeks since the last race in Abu Dhabi). Nissan- Renault Group chairman Carlos Ghosn did not disappoint. Having revealed the team’s driver line up as being … Read more

Maldonado 2016 race seat now in doubt

Lotus has been in dire straights for most of the 2015 season. Their troubles are well known, and are mostly monetary. They have seen extremely limited development since the mid season, and only brought their new nose to the testing days post Abu Dhabi. Pastor’s race seat was put in question during these tribulations, but … Read more

Renault and Ecclestone make peace

It is finally done. The long rumoured return of Renault to Formula 1 as a ‘factory’ team has finally become reality. In 2016 Renault will compete in F1 as a stand alone manufacturer, building their own chassis and power unit. As of this moment there is no official word if they will be supplying any … Read more

Voice of the #F1 Fans: Renault looking to become constructors… Really?

Disclaimer: TheJudge13 provides a platform for Formula 1 fans to publish their voice on matters relating to Formula 1. The views expressed in Voice of #F1 Fans are those of the contributor and not those held by TJ13. Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor landroni   Recently Renault F1’s managing director Cyril Abiteboul has been making … Read more