News Details
Renault had to pause development for "drastic" upgrade
The Renault Formula 1 team had to effectively pause development for a spell this season because of the scale of change that its Silverstone upgrade required. An update package headlined by a new floor was introduced on Nico Hulkenberg's car for the British Grand Prix. It brought an immediate performance upturn and almost a first top-five finish of 2017 before an ERS problem contributed to Hulkenberg falling to sixth. The team's managing director Cyril Abiteboul admitted that prior to the Silverstone upgrade there had "been a little bit of flat in terms of developments" as other components could not be introduced until after that step was in place. "We knew what we wanted to...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
No ‘trend’ in Ferrari vs Mercedes battle –...
It is not possible to say that either Mercedes or Ferrari has the edge at...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Hulkenberg: Strong 2017 down to new cars
Nico Hulkenberg believes his strong start to 2017 is down largely to the...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Hulkenberg: Strong 2017 form helped by regulation...
Nico Hulkenberg says his strong form this year has been helped by the 2017...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marini: Honda 2026 MotoGP bike already better than...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Repsol set to return to world championship after Honda...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati announces injured Marc Marquez’s stand-in for...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Luca Marini highlights areas of ‘great...
Luca Marini believes Honda is making significant progress but sees one...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Lochie Hughes secures IndyCar reserve role with...
Andretti Global has announced a continued partnership with Lochie Hughes...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IMSA’s AO Racing considering expansion, possibly...
AO Racing, one of the more popular teams racing in IMSA currently, is...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Five IndyCar teams jump start offseason testing at...
Five different IndyCar teams completed a test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
The challenges Kalle Rovanpera will face in...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ott Tanak reverts to older-spec Hyundai for WRC’s...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera to leave WRC for Super Formula in 2026
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera quits rallying
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team driver Kalle Rovanperä has...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal considering move for £34m-rated midfielder in...
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Seville defensive midfielder...
45m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Best goals, biggest gaffes: Premier League fans assess...
Guardian’s fans network on the opening stages of 2025-26: their...
3h ago from TheGuardian.com
Interlull round-up: Zubimendi needs his dog
Morning. A quick Sunday round-up, looking at which of our players were in...
3h ago from Arseblog.com
Sources: Arsenal and Man United send scouts to watch...
FC Nantes’ prodigy Tylel Tati has attracted interest from the top clubs...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Red Bull star announces 2026 move as team complete driver...
A young Red Bull star has announced his seat for... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Bottas chimes in on Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles
Former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has... Read More »
2h ago from F1i.com
F1 driver manager predicts ‘very hot' 2027 F1 driver...
Charles Leclerc's manager, Nicolas Todt, has... Read More »
45m ago from MotorsportWeek.com