Renault won’t ‘write-off’ 2016 drivers

Despite reports linking other drivers to their race-seats, Cyril Abiteboul is adamant Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer are not out of the running for a 2017 Renault drive.

According to reports Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are both being chased by Renault, who are also looking to evaluate Esteban Ocon as he makes his F1 debut in Belgium.

This has raised questions about whether there is place for Magnussen or Palmer in next year’s line-up.

Magnussen is the only one of the two Renault drivers to have scored this season as he finished P7 in Russia, while Palmer’s best result is an 11th place.

Abiteboul told Motorsport.com: “Hopefully people realise that with our current line-up, we are not writing them off.

“We will have to see how the …

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