Renault confirms Budkowski as executive director

Budkowski, on gardening leave for three months, resigned from his post at the ruling body last month.

Renault said Budkowski will be responsible for all activities related to the development and production of its chassis.

Team boss Cyril Abiteboul said: "There have been a lot of positive changes these last few months at Renault Sport Racing with an accelerated expansion at Enstone, the restructuring of our engine deployment from Viry with the supply of two top customer teams for 2018, three titles in a row in an increasingly competitive Formula E championship and other motor racing categories, and the arrival of new strategic partners.

"All of this is happening in a context where the seasons are longer and more intense. It was clear that the Renault Sport Racing management structure needed reinforcing.

"Marcin's mission will be to continue the strengthening of Enstone to enable Renault to join the top Formula 1 teams by 2020, through relying on the proven personnel of the likes of Bob Bell, Nick Chester and Rob White.

"Marcin's arrival is excellent news and further proof of our determination to achieve our goals."

His role at the FIA gave him access to privileged technical information, which has led to Renault's rivals to complain to the governing body as they feel his knowledge of their cars could help Renault.

The top six F1 teams - Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren, Williams and Force India - wrote to FIA president Jean Todt and F1 CEO Chase Carey earlier this month expression their concerns about the issue.