Renault F1 team principal Fred Vasseur says the team is happy with its current driver line-up and is in no rush to make a decision for the 2017 season.
Jolyon Palmer was promoted from reserve driver to a race seat for this year, with Kevin Magnussen being picked as a late replacement for Pastor Maldonado.
Renault has struggled so far in 2016, after taking over Lotus, with Magnussen’s seventh in Russia the only points scored by the Enstone-based outfit so far.
Vasseur says Renault will make a decision on its line-up for next year in its own time, but is happy with the job both drivers have done at the halfway mark of the season.
“We are at that time of year when we are asked these questions, but the questions and the speculation often happen before any decision is made,” he said.
“What I can say is we have two good drivers, who are improving weekend after weekend. Let’s not forget that Jolyon is a rookie and that Kevin only had one year driving full-time at McLaren then a year not racing.
“They are both doing a strong, solid job and work very well within the team. I have a strong relationship with them both and they know what is expected of them.
“Within the team we are very happy together. We will make our decisions for 2017 in our own time.”
