Renault Formula 1 team knocking on the door for help in England Motorsport

sport">The French racing stable, stationed in the English village of Enstone, appeals to an arrangement from the British government. In this way, employees still receive 80 percent of their normal salary.

Ricciardo and Ocon turn in

sport">The Renault factory in England will remain closed until May 31. Staff working in France, in Viry-Châtillon, will work part-time. The salaries of everyone at Renault, including management and drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon, will be temporarily cut by 20 percent.

sport">“Due to the difficult conditions and the strict lockdown in France and England, we do not yet know exactly what the impact on our sport is,” said Renault director Cyril Abiteboul. “We are therefore taking all measures to get through this uncertain time as well as possible. We protect the team we’ve built over the past four years. ”

sport">It is unclear when the Formula 1 season can begin. The first nine races have been postponed or canceled.

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