Renault: “This cut is beneficial”

Renault, the day after the Hungarian Grand Prix, chose to continue working on its car. The doors ofenstone will only close next Monday, for a mandatory two-week break. Steve Nielsen, Renault team manager F1 Team, is in favor of it. “ This break is beneficial. We turn off the computers and telephones, it's very relaxing. This is a FOTA initiative, which we successfully tested last year. This is the cut that everyone wanted. It allows us to have a few weekends off well before the Christmas break and it allows us to think about something other than Formula 1 for four nights "He says.

In addition, if the stables can choose their closing and reopening dates, give or take a few days, they are obliged to stop their activities for two full weeks. There is therefore no risk of one team falling behind another. “ Je crois que l?idée originelle venait de Toyota et toutes les équipes ont suivi grâce à la proposition de la FOTA. L?idée était de réduire les coûts en travaillant un peu moins dans l?année. Mais, en termes de bénéfice social et humain, c?est essentiel. Ca offre un peu de repos à ceux qui voyagent beaucoup et qui n?avaient que les vacances de Noël pour faire un break. »

The stables are not completely closing since the administrative departments can continue to operate, but the shutdown is still colossal. “ No department that is concerned with the performance of the car is allowed to work during this period. In any case, it is not a choice. Our staff must block two weeks of vacation during this period. It's a benefit for everyone: we travel around the world for seven months but, as fantastic as Formula 1 is, we all need a break at some point. »