Renault today confirmed an agreement that will see branding from Lada, Russia’s leading automotive marque, appear on the chassis of the Renault F1 Team R30 race cars during the 2010 season, and on the overalls of their 25-year-old Russian driver Vitaly Petrov.

Renault F1 Team Chairman Gerard Lopez commented:

“We are proud to announce this new agreement, which marks another important step for the Renault F1 Team and Formula 1 in Russia.

“Through Mangrove Capital we have been actively investing in Russia over the last years. We know the country well, we have a high degree of appreciation for it and, as such, it is an honour for our F1 team to spearhead Russia’s entry into the sport and to carry the Lada brand at the highest level of world motorsport. We look forward to an exciting and successful season together.”

Gerard Lopez