Dino Toso, former Renault F1 director of aerodynamics, has died. Toso, aged 39, had been diagnosed with cancer in 2004 however continued to work throughout his treatment, including helping the team on their way to the 2005 and 2006 drivers’ and constructors’ championships. Toso left his position at

It may not have been his greatest result of the year, but given the handling problems that Renault have been having at Hungary, particularly on the softer tyre compounds Fernando Alonso’s fourth place was an impressive performance - one which exceeded his pre-race expectations.

Renault have confirmed that a member of staff died in their factory earlier this week. The man has been named as William Millar who worked in the R&D department.

Oxfordshire police are currently investigating the incident and no further details have been released although the incident is thought to have occurred on Wednesday. Some unconfirmed rumours have said that a firearm was involved.

Renault’s chief of aerodynamics, Dino Toso, has left the team after eight years. Toso’s departure was already announced in April, and as previously confirmed, Dirk de Beer has taken over all of Toso’s responsibilities.

Toso has been in charge of Renault’s aerodynamics since 2003 and was a key part of the team’s drivers’ and constructors’ championship wins in 2005 and 2006.

Renault have made some slight tweaks to their technical department – Dirk de Beer, the current head of aerodynamics, has taken over from Dino Toso as director of aerodynamic technology. It is understood that Toso will remain as an employee of the Renault team, although it is currently unclear as to what position he will move to.

Despite a poor start to the season, Renault are confident that they will become more competitive at Magny-Cours. Renault have scored as many points in the last two races in Canada and America as third-placed BMW-Sauber. Engineering boss Pat Symonds believes that this trend is positive for his team.