“More people will be interested in joining us” Abiteboul on Ricciardo’s arrival

Ricciardo announced his decision in the summer last year that he would leave Red Bull to start fresh at the Renault works team for 2019.

Renault’s goal over the next few years since it’s return is to fight for title’s and championships, but Abiteboul says that they do not have these expectations this year even after the acquirement of the Australian.

"I don't see us suddenly in a position to fight for wins or fight for the championship. That is not what we have told him, and he has been clear about that too,” Abiteboul told Motorsport.com.

He went on the add that the addition of Ricciardo has and will attract more people to come and work for the team, emphasising that time is one of the key issues for the teams development.