News Details
Renault bats away criticism of Alonso's ‘young driver' test
Renault says no other manufacturer “has invested half of what we have” in young drivers as it responded to criticism of Fernando Alonso’s impending presence at the Abu Dhabi test. The post-season test had been earmarked for young drivers but Renault has successfully lobbied the FIA for Alonso to participate as he continues preparations for his 2021 return with the team. It is understood that several other teams may now push the FIA to field more experienced drivers at the one-day test at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 15. But Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul has dismissed Renault’s critics, pointing to its own driver development platform, and the presence of junior categories...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Zhou & Alonso confirmed for Young Driver Test in...
Renault will field Guanyu Zhou and Fernando Alonso for the Young Driver...
4y ago from FormulaSpy.com
FIA greenlights Alonso post-season Abu Dhabi test
Renault's Fernando Alonso will take part in F1's post-season 'Young...
4y ago from F1i.com
Alonso approved to run at Abu Dhabi young drivers test
Fernando Alonso drives the 2018 Renault at Bahrain last month Fernando...
4y ago from SpeedCafe.com
Young driver test that wasn't so young
Renault test Driver Zhou and Fernando Alonso will get behind the wheel of...
4y ago from TheParcFerme.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP targeting China GP return after 17 years away
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez reveals how he ‘suffered’ to second...
Alex Marquez admits he “suffered” with his Michelin tyres on course...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Manufacturers demand “clear protocol” after...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin targets latest MotoGP return at Valencia...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
AJ Foyt Racing expands veteran support program to full...
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that its successful Homes For Our Troops...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
McLaren’s lawsuit against IndyCar champ Alex Palou...
The lengthy court battle between McLaren and Alex Palou is nearing a...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Caio Collet advances up to IndyCar with AJ Foyt Racing
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that Caio Collet will drive for the team in...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Andretti announces retirement from racing, won't...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
What Toyota expects from 2026 WRC signing Oliver...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg lands factory Toyota Rally1 drive
We called it after Oliver Solberg clinched his WRC2 title in Chile....
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hyundai already working on “Plan B” for 2026 WRC...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal and Chelsea told to pay around 80-85 million...
Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in signing the Portuguese international...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal and Liverpool join race for 25-goal Barcelona...
Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing the Lyon winger Malick...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
What insiders are now saying about Myles...
Myles Lewis Skelly's future at Arsenal remains a talking point ahead of...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Liverpool planning January move for 24-year-old...
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly interested in...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Jenson Button claps back at John Elkann for attack on Lewis...
F1 world champion Jenson Button has clapped back... Read More »
55m ago from GPFans.com
Ferrari civil war: Elkann's Hamilton jibe will destroy...
Just when you think Ferrari cannot get any more... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Hamilton hits back at Ferrari chief Elkann - 'Not now, not...
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has made a public... Read More »
10h ago from GPFans.com
