Renault has paid tribute to its “instrumental” Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his final race before being replaced by Esteban Ocon.
Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul called Hulkenberg “instrumental” in the team’s progress.
Cyril Abiteboul: “We wish him every luck for the future and sincerely thank him for his huge contribution to Renault F1 Team over the past three years.”
Mark Slade, Hulkenberg’s race engineer through his time with Renault, said the German was responsible for a massive step forward in the team’s mentality.

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