No favouritism at Renault despite Ricciardo's announced exit


FILE PHOTO: Renault's F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo attends a news conference ahead of the new Formula One 2020 season, in Paris, France, February 12, 2020. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

LONDON (Reuters) - Renault will work as closely as ever with Daniel Ricciardo this season despite the Australian's decision to join Formula One rivals McLaren at the end of the year, team principal Cyril Abiteboul said on Friday.

The Frenchman added there would be no favouritism for Ricciardo's French team mate Esteban Ocon, who is staying for 2021.

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