Lotus Renault News

Kevin Magnussen of Finland and McLaren walks in the paddock following practice for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on April 19, 2013
Jason Watt backs Kevin Magnussen after Jolyon Palmer defeat
A countryman of F1 returnee Kevin Magnussen defends the Dane's performance at the recent Australian Grand Prix.
Mar 29, 09:27
Renault F1 barcelona test feb 2016
Frederic Vasseur: 'Renault not giving up on 2016'
Renault has not given up on the 2016 season, team boss Frederic Vasseur insists.
Mar 24, 09:10
Renault team manager Frederic Vasseur pictured on February 3, 2016
Frederic Vasseur happy with drivers, new Formula 1 job
New team boss Frederic Vasseur says that he is happy with Renault's drivers after the first race weekend of 2016.
Mar 23, 08:58
Esteban Ocon of Renault Sport F1 during previews to the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park on March 17, 2016
Kevin Magnussen backs Friday outings for Esteban Ocon
Kevin Magnussen backs Renault's decision to give new third driver Esteban Ocon some Friday practice outings in 2016.
Mar 18, 08:16
Renault F1 barcelona test feb 2016
Renault to unveil all-yellow livery
Renault are set to unveil an all-yellow race livery for 2016.
Mar 16, 08:53
Renault F1 barcelona test feb 2016
Jerome Stoll: 'Renault not spending more as works team'
Renault is apparently not having to spend much more on its Formula 1 programme despite returning to full works status in 2016.
Mar 15, 14:37
Marcus Ericsson walks across the paddock during previews to the Canadian Grand Prix on June 4, 2015
Kevin Magnussen happier at Renault than McLaren
Kevin Magnussen appears a happier man in 2016, in the wake of his ill-fated McLaren adventure.
Mar 3, 08:39
Renault team manager Frederic Vasseur pictured on February 3, 2016
Frederic Vasseur: 'One-year deals for Kevin Magnussen, Jolyon Palmer'
Frederic Vasseur, the new team boss at Renault, admits that neither team driver has a guaranteed future with the French marque beyond 2016.
Mar 2, 08:27
Kevin Magnussen of Finland and McLaren walks in the paddock following practice for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on April 19, 2013
Kevin Magnussen: Renault "happier" team than McLaren
Renault is a "happier" team than McLaren-Honda, according to Kevin Magnussen.
Feb 29, 12:28
Renault team manager Frederic Vasseur pictured on February 3, 2016
Renault not ruling out 'B' car in 2016
Renault is not ruling out launching a new car later this year, team boss Frederic Vasseur admits.
Feb 26, 07:10
Kevin Magnussen of Finland and McLaren walks in the paddock following practice for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on April 19, 2013
Frederic Vasseur denies not supporting Kevin Magnussen
Renault team boss Frederic Vasseur slams suggestions that he is not fully behind 2016 recruit Kevin Magnussen.
Feb 25, 05:51
William's Venezuelan driver Pastor Maldonado sits in the pits during the first practice session at the Autodromo Nazionale circuit in Monza on September 6, 2013
Mika Salo: 'Formula 1 may miss crash king Pastor Maldonado'
Mika Salo says that he is not among those who are celebrating the departure from F1 of the sport's 'crash king' Pastor Maldonado.
Feb 19, 16:14
Kevin Magnussen of Finland and McLaren walks in the paddock following practice for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on April 19, 2013
Kevin Magnussen confirmed as Jolyon Palmer's drive partner at Renault
Former McLaren driver Kevin Magnussen will partner Jolyon Palmer for Renault in the 2016 Formula 1 season.
Feb 3, 13:05
Chairman and CEO of Nissan and Renault Carlos Ghosn speaks during an interview at the 16th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai on April 20, 2015. Global car makers showed off hundreds of vehicles in China's commercial hub Sha
Renault confirm Lotus takeover for 2016
Renault confirm that they will be taking over Lotus and returning to Formula 1 for the 2016 season.
Dec 3, 22:18
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Gerard Lopez: 'Renault takeover of Lotus a done deal'
Gerard Lopez confirms that Reanult's takeover of Formula 1 team Lotus is close to completion.
Nov 22, 14:34
Romain Grosjean in the pit lane on September 21, 2013
Romain Grosjean: 'I'll race my heart out for Lotus at Abu Dhabi'
Romain Grosjean pledges to 'race his heart' out to bring down the curtain on his Lotus career at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Nov 21, 12:41
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Federico Gastaldi happy to have Renault back
Federico Gastaldi reveals that Renault staff have been working with Lotus since the Singapore Grand Prix.
Nov 7, 14:27
Jolyon Palmer of Great Britain and DAMS celebrates on the podium after victory in the Russian GP2 Series race held before the Russian Formula One Grand Prix on October 11, 2014
Jolyon Palmer to drive for Lotus in 2016
Lotus confirm that reserve driver Jolyon Palmer will be promoted to a race seat for the 2016 Formula 1 season.
Oct 23, 23:02
William's Venezuelan driver Pastor Maldonado sits in the pits during the first practice session at the Autodromo Nazionale circuit in Monza on September 6, 2013
Pastor Maldonado eyeing points at United States Grand Prix
Pastor Maldonado hopes to reproduce Lotus's performances from 2014 as the team goes in search of points at the United States Grand Prix.
Oct 18, 22:29
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Lotus closer to naming new driver for 2016?
Federico Gastaldi suggests that Lotus are closer to naming a replacement for Haas-bound Romain Grosjean.
Oct 18, 19:43
Romain Grosjean in the pit lane on September 21, 2013
Romain Grosjean open to future Lotus return
Romain Grosjean refuses to rule out a future return to Lotus, despite agreeing to join Haas for 2016.
Oct 3, 21:54
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Federico Gastaldi: 'Lotus lining up tasty options for 2016'
Federico Gastaldi claims that Lotus are working on a few "tasty" drivers to take their second seat for 2016.
Oct 3, 15:32
Romain Grosjean in the pit lane on September 21, 2013
Haas announce Romain Grosjean capture
Haas confirm recent speculation that Frenchman Romain Grosjean will be one of their two drivers for the 2016 campaign.
Sep 29, 16:27
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Renault sign letter of intent to buy controlling stake in Lotus
Renault sign a letter of intent to buy a controlling stake in Formula 1 team Lotus.
Sep 28, 12:35
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner watches on during qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix on November 24, 2012
Red Bull, Lotus Formula 1 futures in doubt?
Red Bull boss Christian Horner claims that a possible deal with Volkswagen "seemed to go up in smoke", while Lotus could leave Formula 1 if Renault fail to complete a buyout.
Sep 25, 20:58
Sergio Perez of Mexico and Force India speaks with members of the media during previews ahead of the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix on November 8, 2014
Force India's Sergio Perez: 'Lotus Renault was a serious option for me'
Sergio Perez reveals that joining Lotus Renault was a "serious option" for him, but he chose to sign a new deal at Force India.
Sep 24, 08:41
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Romain Grosjean 'poised for Haas move'
Lotus Renault driver Romain Grosjean is to join Haas in time for the 2016 F1 season, according to a report.
Sep 21, 16:29
William's Venezuelan driver Pastor Maldonado sits in the pits during the first practice session at the Autodromo Nazionale circuit in Monza on September 6, 2013
Pastor Maldonado: 'I am under contract with Lotus Renault until 2016
Pastor Maldonado is hoping that his contract with Lotus will be honoured until 2016, despite an impending takeover from Renault.
Sep 19, 15:46
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Federico Gastaldi: 'Lotus will survive this season and beyond'
Lotus vice-principal Federico Gastaldi says that the team will "survive this season and beyond" despite financial problems.
Sep 12, 14:55
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Romain Grosjean hoping for Lotus Spa boost
Romain Grosjean claims that the track layout at the Belgian Grand Prix could suit Lotus.
Aug 16, 20:32
Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Infiniti Red Bull Racing leads the field on lap one of the Korean Formula One Grand Prix at Korea International Circuit on October 6, 2013
Renault to start Formula 1 young driver programme?
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul hints at bringing in a young driver programme into a new works Formula 1 team.
Aug 2, 19:06
Romain Grosjean in the pit lane on September 21, 2013
Romain Grosjean says sorry for Will Stevens crash
Romain Grosjean apologises to Will Stevens after he drove into him at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Jun 19, 03:24
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Matthew Carter plays down Lotus sale talks
Matthew Carter dismisses reports that Lotus will be sold to Formula 1 engine supplier Renault.
Jun 7, 13:12
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Lotus: 'Big expectations for Monaco Grand Prix'
Lotus have "big expectations" for the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix, according to deputy team principal Federico Gastaldi.
May 16, 15:49
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Romain Grosjean wants more from Lotus
Romain Grosjean challenges Lotus to build on their promising early-season form when the European section of the season gets underway in Spain.
May 3, 15:03
Romain Grosjean in the pit lane on September 21, 2013
Romain Grosjean: 'Chinese Grand Prix tough to predict'
Romain Grosjean remains optimistic about Lotus's prospects for the Chinese Grand Prix, but admits that the Shanghai circuit will be "difficult to predict".
Apr 5, 23:03
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel celebrates on the podium after winning the Malaysian Grand Prix on March 29, 2015
Nick Chester: 'Lotus buoyed by Ferrari win in Malaysia'
Nick Chester says that Lotus, and other Formula 1 teams, will be re-energised by Ferrari's Malaysian Grand Prix victory over Mercedes.
Apr 2, 23:21
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Romain Grosjean happy with Lotus Malaysian Grand Prix result
Romain Grosjean believes that he had a good race, despite finishing outside the points in his Lotus at the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Mar 29, 23:43
William's Venezuelan driver Pastor Maldonado sits in the pits during the first practice session at the Autodromo Nazionale circuit in Monza on September 6, 2013
Pastor Maldonado handed three-point penalty
Lotus driver Pastor Maldonado receives a three-point penalty following his safety car incident during the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Mar 29, 13:05
Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus drives during day two of Formula One Winter Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2014
Romain Grosjean handed grid penalty
Lotus's Romain Grosjean is demoted two places to 10th on the grid for the Malaysian Grand Prix for an infraction in the pitlane during qualifying.
Mar 28, 15:50