Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says the manufacturer would not be where it is without the input of Daniel Ricciardo, who praised the Australian’s contribution to the team. Renault has made strong progress through the 2020 campaign and after a couple of near-misses it scored its first podium since its Formula 1 comeback at the Nürburgring on Sunday. Ricciardo joined Renault for 2019 but suffered a difficult first campaign and opted to sign for McLaren for 2021. Abiteboul nonetheless heaped praise on Ricciardo’s efforts in propelling Renault into contention for trophies after a lean period. “I know we’ve been questioned about this decision of him joining us and also his decision of...
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