Vasseur leaves Renault

Renault and team principal Fred Vasseur have parted ways by mutual consent ahead of the 2017 Formula 1 season.

The Frenchman’s resignation doesn’t come as a surprise as the Enstone-based outfit suffered a difficult season last year as they only accumulated eight points after 21 races.

Interestingly, Vassuer only spent one season at Renault, spending most of his career in the junior categories.

"After a first season spent relaunching and rebuilding its Formula 1 team, Renault Sport Racing and Frederic Vasseur have agreed by mutual consent to part company, effective as of today," a statement said.

"Both parties remain committed to maintaining the good working relationship they have enjoyed and expect this to take a new form sometime in the future."