Renault have furloughed most of their British-based F1 race team until the end of May. The team, which is based in Enstone in Oxfordshire, is applying for the government furlough scheme and plans to top up the money so that all staff members receive at least 80% of their salaries. A Renault statement said: "As of April 1st, the vast majority of Enstone staff will effectively have a total shutdown (furlough) until May 31. This will be reviewed dependent on the development of the situation. Esteban Ocon wearing a protective mask before the postponed Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne "It was also agreed to top-up the amount allocated by the government to guarantee a minimum of 80%...
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