Renault Could be Announcing a New Sponsor and a Brand New Livery
Follow Us
When the Renault Sport F1 team unveiled its 2020 challenger, they went for a stunning black and gold livery. However, the team later confirmed that it was just a testing livery, and reverted to their usual paint scheme afterwards.
However, the French outfit later confirmed that the R.S.20 will roll out with a brand new 2020 livery in Melbourne. Of course, one would expect the typical black and yellow look, that has been present in the past couple of years. However, there is a slim chance that that colour scheme could be revamped, ahead of next weekend’s opening round of the 2020 season.
Renault's 2020 race livery, along with a major new sponsor, will be revealed next Wednesday afternoon in Melbourne #F1
— Phillip Horton (@PHortonF1) March 6, 2020
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
How did Renault do in pre-season testing
During pre-season testing, Renault actually had a decent run. Daniel Ricciardo banged in the third fastest lap, behind pacesetter Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen. Obviously, the delighted Australian was quite upbeat about the R.S.20’s progress and performance in Spain.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“I think we have improved the overall balance of our car, and I feel the rear now is better,” Ricciardo said. “We were able to get out of the corner a bit harder, so there have been improvements. So far the reliability and stuff is strong. That is something that Renault was really pushing for this year, and so far so good.”
Trending
Liam Lawson’s Surprise Contract Clause Threatens Daniel Ricciardo’s RB Seat
April 24, 2024 11:15 AM EDT
Daniel Ricciardo To Be Replaced by Liam Lawson After Miami, F1 Pundit Dishes Out Harsh Verdict After Australian’s “Amateur Mistake”
April 17, 2024 11:14 AM EDT
What Is Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino? Significance of Ferrari’s Historic Change to a Blue Livery for Miami GP
April 24, 2024 04:52 PM EDT
“[Charles] Leclerc Doesn’t Care About Ferrari”: F1 Insider’s Brutal Blow to Fred Vasseur & Co. Has Racing Community Lashing Out
April 24, 2024 05:00 PM EDT
F1 Rumor: Christian Horner and Wife Geri to Publicly Reveal All Details on Leaked Chat Scandal
April 22, 2024 04:10 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest F1 stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Furthermore, the 30-year old is confident that the French squad’s engineers have addressed all the weaknesses that plagued the R.S.20’s predecessor.
The Renault driver was mum on the finer details, but disclosed that there were improvements to the suspension. This will actually be rather useful for the team when the paddock visits some of the bumpier circuits.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Unfortunately, the Circuit de Catalunya did not do a particularly good job of displaying the R.S.20’s suspension improvements. Apparently, the Barcelona circuit is very smooth and the curbs are flat. The Aussie admitted that the Albert Park circuit will likely showcase it better as it is quite bumpy in places.
This season, Ricciardo partners F1 returnee and French hopeful Esteban Ocon. The Mercedes reserve driver took over the reins from Nico Hulkenberg, who is busy on a bit of a vacation from Formula One
Written by:
