Gascoyne may make F1 return with Renault

Formula 1 veteran Mike Gascoyne has been linked with a return to the sport with Renault.

Ilta Sanomat newspaper reports that with the French carmaker preparing to announce its buyout of the Lotus team in Abu Dhabi this week, former technical director Gascoyne – most recently in F1 with Caterham – could be drafted in.

Lotus deputy Federico Gastaldi says there are already Renault personnel working at Enstone, indicating that the deal is now all but done.

“All the bits and pieces are there,” he said. “Yes, we do have people working here since Singapore. When it will be announced is their [Renault’s] call.”

Most recently, Briton Gascoyne has been working in the yacht racing industry, but he also offers engineering consultancy in the world of motor racing.

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