On 31 January 2011, Senna was announced as a test and reserve driver for the Renault team.

The Renault team was eager to win at Porsche's home soil.

She remained a part of the Renault team in 1999.

The Renault team were handed a disqualification from F1, which was suspended for two years pending any further rule infringements.

For the 1979 season, Arnoux joined the Renault team, which entered two cars for the first time since its debut in 1977.

But during 2010 itself, rumours emerged once again about another possible Räikkönen comeback this time with the Renault team in 2011.

At that time, the biggest stars in the sport were making about $150,000 a year, as was LeMond himself with the Renault team.

Senna impressed sporadically after being drafted in by the Renault team in the final races of last season.

Fignon stayed with the Renault team, and became team leader.

Since January, 2005, he concentred his efforts on the Renault team.