Renault plans to resurrect a young driver programme as part of a shake-up of its involvement in Formula 1 and junior categories. The French car company is on the verge of finalising its future in F1, as discussions continue about its plans for 2017 and beyond that could involve it buying out the Lotus team. But as well as overhauling its F1 programme, Renault is to change its approach to junior categories in a move that opens the door for a major involvement in a future F2 championship. Better return Renault's rethink of its motorsport programme is being led by managing director Cyril Abiteboul, who believes that a more structured young driver system will bring benefits in terms of...
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