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"The selection of the citizenship of the driver will be left with the person in charge of the team because it is part of the levels he has - choosing the driver, the car, the technology, the engine - in order to get the results.When the first Renault Megane hit showrooms it was sort of like a more rounded version of the “19” model that it replaced. Asked if they will revisit the subject again in the years ahead, Ghosn told SSNHQ: "First we want drivers who help us win - that's the most important thing. "It is a big year for Palmer, they have shown faith in him by retaining him, but this could be a very coveted seat in a few years' time."ĭuring Renault's protracted takeover of the Lotus team, it was thought the French firm would want a local driver in place for 2016 - with Jean-Eric Vergne and, before his departure to Haas, Romain Grosjean two possible options.

"It is very interesting that Palmer has kept his position although he was appointed by the previous owners, whereas Magnussen has been brought in to replace Pastor Maldonado," noted Sky Sports News HQ's Craig Slater. Palmer, like Maldonado, signed his race deal with Lotus before the Renault takeover had gone through - but the new owners have stuck by the 25-year-old former GP2 champion. Britain's Palmer is a rookie while Magnussen made just 19 starts for McLaren. The decision to jettison Pastor Maldonado in favour of former McLaren driver Magnussen means Renault enter the season with the least experienced driver pairing currently on the grid. Craig Slater reports from Paris where Renault have unveiled their new car, the RS16, and also drivers Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer