The French carmaker Renault’s new group CEO had “reassuring messages” for the Formula 1 team when he visited the paddock in Barcelona last weekend. Formerly with Volkswagen and SEAT, Luca de Meo started work as Renault CEO on July 1, following a long scandal involving the alleged corruption of his predecessor Carlos Ghosn. And now, the full-time CEO is getting to know Renault’s F1 operation. “He (Luca de Meo) started on July 1 and he tours all the sites, and this is a site like any other,” team boss Abiteboul told Canal Plus. Renault driver Esteban Ocon confirmed: “Before the race, he (de Meo) gave a speech to the team.

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