F1 News, Reports and Race Results

Renault revamps Enstone and Viry management teams

Renault F1 has initiated several organizational and management changes at both its chassis and engine entities in Enstone and Viry-Châtillon.

In a bid to strengthen its efforts in F1 ahead of the sport's 2021 regulation changes as well as fulfill the objective set by its 2016 roadmap, Renault has added management positions in both its departments.

From August 1, Christophe Mary, who previously held technical responsibilities at Ferrari F1 and Mercedes HPE, will become Director of Engineering at Renault's engine base at Viry-Chatillon, while Stéphane Rodriguez has been appointed Project and Purchasing Director within the Technical Department.

Both men will report to Renault's Engine Technical Director, Rémi Taffin.

Abiteboul: Renault 'capable of much more' - targets clean races

At Enstone, current Deputy Chief Designer Matt Harman has been appointed Engineering Director within the Technical Department and will report to Chassis Technical Director, Nick Chester.

All three new appointees will sit on Renault’s Formula 1 management board.

Renault says the changes will allow both Chester and Taffin to "increase their focus on the performance of the chassis and engine while overseeing the entire technical program with internal and external stakeholders".

Gallery: The beautiful wives and girlfriends of F1 drivers

Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.