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Heidfeld Almost Certain to Sub for Kubica at Renault

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Nick Heidfeld has all but clinched his substitute seat at Renault, standing in for the injured Robert Kubica.  While there had been talk that the recent test venue at Jerez would feature a shoot-out between Heidfeld ant Renault tester Bruno Senna, most everyone in the team has discounted this notion. Bruno Senna himself was the [...]

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Massa Quickest at Jerez Test Today

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Preseason testing resumed today at Jerez, with Ferrari’s Felipe Massa at the top of the time sheets.  Massa insisted the times didn’t mean much, and considering that newbie Sergio Perez in a Sauber was second quickest, one is inclined to agree with him. Red Bull’s Mark Webber was third quickest, followed by Toro Rosso’s tester [...]

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Renault’s Boullier Admits Kubica Out for Months, Considers Replacements

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Two days after Robert Kubica’s crash in a recent rally race, the extent of his injuries is becoming more apparent.  According to a statement released by Renault, “On Thursday, Robert should undergo some more surgery in order to stabilise the fractures to his right shoulder and right foot.  Three or four days later, another operation [...]

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Petrov Inks New Two-Year Deal with Renault

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Vitaly Petrov has been confirmed as the second driver at Lotus Renault for the next two season.  There had been some speculation that Petrov would be dropped from the team in favor of a more experienced pilot, such as Kimi Raikonnen (who will instead continue his rally driving venture, it seems), or Nick Heidfeld, who [...]

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Kimi Says No Way to Renault

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It seems that Renault have pulled a fast one. Team boss Eric Boullier has been telling anyone who would listen that Kimi Raikkonen has been sniffing at his doorstep, hungry to join the team.  According to Boullier, Raikkonen made the first overture, and contacted the team regarding a possible ride in 2011.  Since new hire [...]

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Kimi to Partner Kubica at Renault in 2011?

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Silly season has gotten off to a sputtering start this year.  Sauber bypassed silly season altogether by unceremoniously dumping Pedro de la Rosa in favor of ex-Sauber pilot Nick Heidfeld, with immediate effect. Poor Pedro missed out on the several weeks worth of gossip by paddock pundits and media divas that usually precedes such a [...]

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Kimi Raikkonen: Will He Stay, or Will He Go?

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Although it has been rumored lately that Renault has had Kimi Raikkonen on their shopping list for 2011, it’s certainly not a foregone conclusion that the feeling is mutual.  The laconic Finn is currently part of the WRC rally squad, and seems happy enough motoring his Citroen tin top over the bumps and ruts of [...]

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The Iceman Cometh Back? Will Kimi Replace Petrov at Renault?

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Rumors of Robert Kubica’s switch to Mercedes to replace Michael Schumacher launched the silly season this year, and while Kubica eventually put the kibosh on such speculation by signing a two-year contract extension with the Regie, fresh stories have now surfaced that it might be Renault’s rookie team mate who is on the move. Although [...]

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Robert Kubica Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with Renault

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Paddock gossips recently inaugurated this year’s silly season by launching rumors that Renault’s Robert Kubica had inked a deal to replace seven-time champ Michael Schumacher at Mercedes next year.  Mercedes denied the allegation, and Kubica was coy on the matter,  so the stories gained some traction.  After all, in Formula 1 rumors are generally credible [...]

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Renault R30 Launched in Valencia – Video

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The Renault Formula 1 team have officially launched their 2010 contender in Valencia, Spain, in advance of the first official test session which will open there tomorrow.  The new car appears to be an evolution of last year’s R29.  The R30 looks sleeker and less ungainly than its notorious predecessor, which Renault lead driver Ferando [...]

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