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Alonso signing does not show a 'lack of interest' in driver academy - Abiteboul

Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul has said the manufacturer remains committed to its academy drivers after signing Fernando Alonso into a Formula 1 race seat for 2021. The decision to sign Alonso at such an early stage of the season, especially with Chinese driver Guan Yu Zhou one of the favourites for the F2 title, has been seen by some as a vote of no confidence in its youth setup, something Abiteboul says couldn't be further from the truth. Article continues under video "It's a very important question, because I can expect after our decision to rejoin with Fernando could be seen as a lack of interest or loyalty towards our own project of the Renault Sport Academy," said...
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