Eric Boullier named as Renault F1 Team Principal
The Renault F1 Team has announced Frenchman Eric Boullier as Team Principal with immediate effect.
Eric Boullier joins Renault with a wealth of motorsport experience, having started as a race engineer ten years ago, he moved into management with Team DAMS as Managing Director in 2003 and oversaw their racing operations in various categories including the GP2 Series. The 36-year-old Frenchman also acted as Team Principal for Team France in the A1GP Series between 2007 and 2009.
Boullier incredibly proud to join Renault
Speaking at the announcement, Eric Boullier commented: "I am incredibly proud to be joining the Renault F1 Team as Team Principal. Renault is one of the most famous and successful names in motorsport and I look forward to leading the team into the new season. In the past Renault has demonstrated that it is one of the top teams in Formula One and I am sure that with hard work and determination we can challenge at the front once again."
Boullier will take over the sporting and performance responsibilities from former team principal Bob Bell, who will remain at Renault and continue to oversee the design office and production of the 2010 car.
"I am incredibly proud to be joining the Renault F1 Team as Team Principal. Renault is one of the most famous and successful names in motorsport and I look forward to leading the team into the new season."