Jérôme Stoll will remain president of Renault Sport Racing

While the group Renault must still deal with accusations of financial embezzlement in Japan against its president Carlos Ghosn, the sporting entity of the Diamond brand has confirmed that Jérôme Stoll, president of Renault Sport Racing, will ultimately remain in his post.

Jérôme Stoll to continue as President, Renault Sport Racing.

Jérôme Stoll will continue in his role as President of Renault Sport Racing following the departure of Thierry Koskas from Groupe Renault.#RSspirit pic.twitter.com/x7L5b7DI1K

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) 18th January 2019

The French manager had however been announced leaving on January 1, replaced in his position by Thierry Koskas. The one who was to be in direct contact with Caros Ghosn left the French group, no explanation other than the tweet posted by Renault Sport F1 having been given.

Thierry Koskas has served as Sales Director of the Renault Group since 2016, also being part of the Renault Executive Committee. Renault Sport Racing, in addition to F1, will continue to promote the Formula Renault Eurocup and the various Clio Cup series in 2019.

The F1 team, for its part, recorded the reinforcement of Daniel Ricciardo, arrived as a replacement for Carlos Sainz, left towards home McLaren.