Renault is keen on Formula 1

Carlos Ghosn reaffirmed the popularity of motorsport within Renault factories. The group's CEO also welcomes Red Bull's success.

Published on 10/07/2009 à 10:37

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Renault is keen on Formula 1

Guest on Europe 1, Carlos Ghosn, spoke about the group's strategy around the world and its commercial projects. The CEO of Renault also returned to the diamond single-seater season within the world championship of Formula 1. The boss could not hide his disappointment with the team's results. However, Renault?s involvement in F1 is, according to him, not called into question, recognizing that ? internally, the popularity of Formula 1 is very high " and " Renault (employees) are very attached to their Formula 1 ". And, to reconcile Ghosn with single-seaters, the success of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber is “ The compensation, Red Bull, equipped with Renault engines, being well placed. »

Carlos Ghosn then returned to the remuneration of income in F1, saying that the manufacturers do not have a large enough share of the pie. “ More than 50% of Formula 1's revenue goes to the organizers, which is not normal, says Ghosn. Those who put on the show must have the income and that is not yet the case. » Concerning the possible departure of Fernando Alonso, the boss of Renault does not imagine the Spaniard within the Team : " For me, he is driving a Renault next year. »

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