Nico fought through an eventful first lap, managed his tyres well and was able to take advantage of a safety car period for his second stop to be in the fight for the positions ahead come the end of the 56-lap race. Carlos fought a similar race to finish ninth, also challenging for the position ahead on the final lap.

After starting but not winning from pole on Saturday, Max Fewtrell (R-ace GP) returned on Sunday to convert pole position into the first victory of the season for the Renault Sport Academy.

Logan Sargeant (R-ace GP) takes his first Formula Renault Eurocup win in the opening race of the 2018 season.

2017 Rookie of the Year, Max Fewtrell (R-ace GP) claimed the pole position at the conclusion of the first qualifying session of the Formula Renault Eurocup season.

Renault Sport Formula One Team’s Nico Hülkenberg took a fine sixth position in today’s fast-paced and strategic Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

The final day of the pre-season Formula Renault Eurocup collective tests went the way of Max Fewtrell (R-ace GP).

Groupe Renault posted its best first quarter in terms of sales volumes in 7 years.

• Groupe Renault took advantage of market growth, with a 3.1% increase in sales, and reported its best PC + LCV sales volumes since 2011.

• The group placed five vehicles in the top-ten PC models, including Clio in the number-one spot, and four in the top-five LCV models, with Kangoo taking the top spot.

• Dacia posted a record first quarter. Sandero was the second top-selling passenger car to consumer sales and the New Duster got off to an excellent start.

Christian Lundgaard (MP Motorsport) set best time of the penultimate day of the Formula Renault Eurocup pre-season collective tests.

After setting the best time on both days at Hockenheim, Yifei Ye (Josef Kaufmann Racing) was again the driver to beat on day two of the collective tests at Circuit Paul Ricard.

• The Renault Captur range has been extended with the addition of a new limited-edition S-Edition version which is exclusively available with a more powerful engine.

• Bespoke styling and sporty embellishments, with prices (in France) starting from €23,300.

• Technology package includes R-Link Evolution, Blind Sport Warning and Easy Park Assist.

Christian Lundgaard (MP Motorsport) was quickest on day one of the Formula Renault Eurocup collective tests at Circuit Paul Ricard.

The Clio Cup France will provide spectators with a thrilling spectacle when the season kicks off on French circuits at the Coupes de Pâques at Nogaro on 1-2 April. The field comprises no fewer than 38 cars – a record since 2009 – so it’s anybody’s guess who will succeed Marc Guillot!

• Renault Kangoo Van Z.E.33 voted ‘Best Electric Van’ at VansA2Z & Van Fleet World 2018 Van Awards
• Kangoo Van Z.E.33 praised for its real world range of 124 miles and minimal running costs
• Kangoo Z.E.33 is available in a variety of body styles, including Van, Maxi and Crew Van
• Kangoo Van Z.E.33 is supported by the specialised, business-focused Renault Pro+ dealer network
• Priced from £14,194.67 plus VAT (including Plug-in Van Grant)

Renault Sport Formula One Team opened up its 2018 account with both Nico Hülkenberg and Carlos Sainz finishing in the top ten in today’s Australian Grand Prix. Nico started from P7 on the grid and finished in that same position whilst Carlos started ninth and finished tenth. Both drivers ran to a one-stop strategy in a race where all the Renault-powered cars finished in the top ten.