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Nick Chester leaves Renault as part of major restructuring

Nick Chester leaves Renault as part of major restructuring

06-12-2019 14:14 Last update: 14:54
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Renault have parted ways with, Nick Chester as part of a major restructuring at the French constructor. Cyril Abiteboul has wished Chester well in the next stage of his career.

After finishing fourth in the 2018 Constructors' Championship and were expected to be progressing even further. Expectations were even higher because of the arrival of Daniel Ricciardo from Red Bull.

However, it has played out as they would have hoped with the resurgence of McLaren moving Renault down to fifth in the battle of the midfield.

As part of major changes at Renault, they have confirmed Nick Chester will leave his position.

"We would like to sincerely thank Nick for everything and wish him every success in the next stage of his career," Abiteboul said as quoted by Motorsport.

"I have enjoyed 19 years in a team with great spirit and have worked with an incredibly loyal and talented group of people," Chester said.

"I am looking forward to a new challenge and wish everybody in the team all the best for the future."