He brought us to fourth place last year, and was classified seventh in the drivers’ championship. When Nico decided to join us, the team was ninth. “I wish to thank Nico for his phenomenal involvement and massive contribution to our progress over the past three seasons. “He has shown his ability to score points, has great professionalism on and off the track, plus his recent experience as reserve driver to the current world champions will be a valuable asset to the development of our entire team. It is then up to us to infuse them into the next phase of the team’s progress. In addition to lending his natural talent, Esteban’s aim will be to focus his natural energy and drive, both of which have been intensified by a year away from racing. Over his F1 career Esteban has experienced the highs and lows of the sport, and fully understood the need to seize every possible chance. “We are very happy to work with Esteban for the next two seasons. Cyril Abiteboul, Team Principal Renault F1 Team: In 2018, Esteban added a further 49 points to his F1 tally before joining Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team as reserve driver for the 2019 season.Įsteban’s CV in the junior formula is just as notable, with the 2015 GP3 series title and 2014 FIA European Formula 3 title to his name, plus numerous victories in Formula Renault. In his first full season in the sport, he notched up 87 points and a very commendable eighth in the drivers’ championship. The Frenchman is well known to Renault and Enstone, having been Renault reserve driver in 2016 and also a Lotus junior programme member.Įsteban made his F1 race debut mid-2016 with Manor Racing, before moving to Sahara Force India F1 Team in 2017. Twenty-two-year-old Esteban, from Normandy, France, will join Renault F1 Team on a multiple year contract. Alonso Ready to Pounce: Miami GP Turn 1 Battle Ahead | #shorts #sports
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