New mission for Abiteboul in motorsport

Very discreet since his ouster from the Renault Group on January 11, 2021, Cyril Abiteboul found a job in the heart of motorsport. The former Renault team principal F1 Team will take on the role of advisor for Mecachrome's Motorsport activities.

Cyril Abiteboul's mission will consist, according to the engine manufacturer, of “propose strategic options for the medium-term development of the group's activities in motorsport”.

“We are proud that Cyril can provide his support and sector expertise to the teams of the group which since 1983 has supported prestigious brands within the biggest categories of motorsport. (F1, F2, F3, stamina, rally), declared Christian Cornille, CEO of Mecachrome. The Mecachrome group must understand the trends and opportunities in this sector and bring them into line with the Group's objectives and the transformation undertaken in its other businesses. »

Mecachrome recently distinguished itself by supplying the turbo V6s for Formula 2 as well as the engine blocks for Formula 3. On the Formula 1 side, Mecachrome provides Alpine F1 Team a dedicated island for the development and machining of cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, timing covers and cylinder head covers as well as the provision of assembly services for F1 engines.

Mecachrome's know-how in F1 dates back to 1998. After the official withdrawal of Renault, the engine manufacturer based in Amboise (Indre-et-Loire) appeared on the Williams and Benetton (under the name Playlife).

This first announcement could be followed by second information concerning the future of Cyril Abiteboul during the week.