As Renault prepares to return as an F1 constructor this year, will we see a revival of the French constructor’s Driver Development programme? Pictured above are former protégés Giedo van der Garde, Loïc Duval, Lucas di Grassi, Jérôme d’Ambrosio, Heikki Kovalainen, and José Maria Lopez. While none would eventually become Formula One world champion, all have gone on to pursue successful motorsport careers.

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