Boullier appointed Managing Director at Renault

The Renault F1 Team has announced that Eric Boullier, who has been Team Principal since the fifth of January this year, will take over the role of Managing Director with immediate effect following the departure of Bob Bell.

“Since the beginning of the season, the Renault F1 Team has demonstrated its ability to react to a need for change," Boullier said. “The results of the tremendous efforts made have been immediately apparent on the race track. Today, we have a competitive car and an incredibly motivated team. I am proud of the trust being placed in me to continue this good work, and I will make every effort to ensure the Renault F1 Team returns to the front of the grid as soon as possible."

Although only eighth in the drivers’ standings, Robert Kubica has amassed a total of 114 points for the team in the fifteen races contested so far this season while Renault sit fifth in the constructors championship, just thirty five points behind Mercedes Grand Prix.