Formula 1 needs to acknowledge the changes to the technical regulations in 2019 have been designed to promote close racing and not to make overtaking easy, according to Ferrari’s Jock Clear.The FIA and F1 researched how to make regulation changes that would make it easier for cars to follow each...

Renault needs to build up some momentum in the coming races to chase down Williams in the constructors' championship, according to managing director Cyril Abiteboul.The battle for fifth place in the constructors' championship is a close one this season, with 21 points covering four teams. Williams leads the way ahead...

Development of the Halo cockpit protection device by teams will focus on limiting the aerodynamic impact rather than on aesthetics.Following a meeting of the Strategy Group last month it was confirmed that the Halo will be introduced in 2018, with the FIA forcing through the move on safety grounds. Despite...

Kevin Magnussen will use Renault's spare Formula 1 chassis for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix following his huge crash in Belgium.The Dane suffered a heavily-bruised left ankle when he lost control at the top of Eau Rouge before hurtling into a tire wall on the opposite side of the track...

Jolyon Palmer believes he can still make a good impression in Formula 1 by getting on terms with Kevin Magnussen even though Renault's 2016 season looks set to be a write-off.The two Renaults were slowest of all in qualifying in Baku a fortnight ago and have generally been fighting just...

Renault's 2016 Formula 1 challenger is a "compromise" caused by the delay in confirming the takeover of Lotus, says technical director Nick Chester.There were months of protracted negotiations before Renault finally completed the takeover, and with plans for the new car already at an advanced stage, a move from Mercedes...

Pastor Maldonado admits his Lotus Formula 1 team is in for a difficult season next year even if Renault completes its takeover of the outfit.Lotus' financial struggles have resulted in very little development on the car this season, leaving the team sixth in the constructors' standings. Renault has been given...

Lotus believes it is making significant progress on the development of its 2016 Formula 1 car ahead of the team's impending takeover by Renault.Given Lotus's financial struggles this season, and the fact the team's accounts have been locked down amid the discussions with Renault, development on this year's car ground...

Romain Grosjean has revealed the force of the impact he suffered when he crashed in the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix was significant enough to break his seat.The Lotus driver lost control through the fast Turn 3 with his car plowing into the outside barrier, but he escaped unhurt. "I'm...

Pastor Maldonado is anticipating "great things ahead" as Renault prepares to return to Formula 1 as a works team for next season.Renault announced on Monday it had signed a letter of intent to purchase a controlling stake in Lotus and return to the former home in Enstone, England it last...