Jul.29 (Renault) Robert Kubica speaks ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix at Hungaroring. The Pole expects a large contingent of his supporters to make the trip from Poland to Budapest, making it about as good as a home Grand Prix for him. You finished seventh in Germany, ahead of both Mercedes – were you... Read More »
Jul.21 (Renault) Vitaly Petrov has been in the news of late as speculation regarding his future with the Renault team mounts. Several big name drivers are being touted for what is one of the most coveted “available” seats in Formula 1. The Russian rookie meanwhile has to keep his focus on performing well in the... Read More »
Jul.21 (GMM) Vitaly Petrov’s future with the Renault team could be decided in less than two weeks, according to reports. On Tuesday, team boss Eric Boullier played down speculation the Russian rookie is not yet under consideration for the 2011 seat alongside Robert Kubica. He hinted that a plethora of drivers, including Kimi Raikkoen, Nick... Read More »
Jul.20 (Renault F1 Team) Robert Kubica lies seventh in the 2010 Formula 1 World Championship standings with two podiums for Renault. The Pole has constantly been a thorn in the side of the top teams but goes to the German Grand Prix knowing his rivals have the benefit of blown diffusers and f-duct systems, which... Read More »
Jul.19 (GMM) Vitaly Petrov is currently being left out of talks about being Robert Kubica’s Renault teammate in 2011. Despite being initially labelled little more than a pay-driver, the Russian rookie has been a solid performer this season. But the Enstone based team’s management, targeting a return to the top of the podium in the... Read More »
Jul.14 (GMM) Renault team principal Eric Boullier also confirmed reports that his team’s own version of the F-duct will debut at a forthcoming race. There have been suggestions the R30 could be fitted with the downforce-stalling innovation as soon as the Germany-Hungary double header, but Boullier said the F-duct’s introduction is “depending on the production”.... Read More »
Jul.14 (GMM) Vitaly Petrov’s future with the Renault team “is in his hands”, according to team boss Eric Boullier. The comments, made during a team podcast, indicate that recent reports linking Kimi Raikkonen and Adrian Sutil to the 2011 race seat alongside Robert Kubica were not wide of the mark. Russian rookie Petrov brought substantial... Read More »
Jul.12 (YallaF1.com) Renault F1 team review their race day at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Round 10 of the Formula 1 World Championship. Robert Kubica, DNF “I had a dream first lap, gaining a lot of places, but after that our pace was not so good and I was lacking overall grip. Following my... Read More »
Jul.10 (YallaF1.com) Renault F1 team review their qualifying day for the British Grand Prix at Silvesrtone. Robert Kubica “It hasn’t been the easiest weekend so far and we have been struggling with the overall feeling and pace of the car. We’ve been changing lots of things, but it has been difficult to put everything together.... Read More »
Jul.10 (GMM) Renault has denied reports Robert Kubica could be contractually free to leave the team at the end of next year. The Enstone based team announced this week that the Pole has signed on for 2011 and 2012. But subsequent reports indicated that, like his multi year deal signed at the end of 2009,... Read More »
