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First pictures have been released showing Robert Kubica at the headquarters of his new team Renault, at the team’s factory in Enstone. The 2010 Renault challenger, the R30 is going to be launched on January 31st, but Renault have yet to announce Kubica’s teammate. Images (C) Renault/LAT

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Robert Kubica’s management has asked for clarity of the Renault-Genii deal to assess the Pole’s position for 2010. This could mean that Kubica is interested in shopping around if the deal isn’t to his liking. The clauses of his contract are unknown but with this deal there may be a loophole which allows him to [...]

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It’s the one question on everyone’s lips – will Michael Schumacher return in 2010 with Mercedes? And while there has been no official announcement, the rumours just won’t go away. Does Schumacher want to race in 2010? The answer has got to be a solid yes. The seven-times champion was gutted not to be able [...]

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According to an ‘internal source’ at the Renault F1 Team, Heikki Kovalainen was spotted at the team’s base at Enstone on Friday, provoking rumours of the Finn’s return to the french team he raced for in 2007. Kovalainen’s father has said that the announcement as to where his son will be next season will be [...]

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2009 Formula Renault 3.5 series champion Bertrand Baguette will test for Renault in Jerez next month – his first time in an F1 car. The Belgian driver will take to the wheel on December 1st. Baguette said: “This will be a great first for me. It’s all my childhood dreams come true and, at the [...]

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Renault have called an emergency meeting on Wednesday to decide whether the team will stay in F1 as a team, switch to engine suppliers, or leave the sport completely. Renault had their least competitive F1 season  this year since 2001 and finished the 8th best constructor in a season marred by the ‘crashgate’ scandal. Previously [...]

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Pole Robert Kubica is set for his competitive debut for new employer Renault for whom he will drive in the F1 championship next season as he is set to have a go at rallying in the French rally ‘Rallye du Var’ behind the wheel of a Renault Clio. Kubica, a one time Formula 1 race [...]

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Lewis Hamilton will line up alongside Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel for tomorrow’s inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit after setting an electrifying lap in Q3, more than 0.5secs faster than the rest of the field. Hamilton set a 1:40.948 after the chequered flag had dropped in Q3 compared to Vettel’s 1:41.615. [...]

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The German media are suggesting that a deal bringing Timo Glock from Toyota to Renault is 95% done.

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