Caterham F1 Team has confirmed Friday that Cyril Abiteboul will join the team as CEO, responsible for all the team’s on and off-track operations and reporting to Caterham Group CEO Riad Asmat and Chairman Tony Fernandes.

Until January 2013 Abiteboul, currently Deputy Managing Director of Renault Sport F1, will split his duties between Caterham F1 Team and Renault Sport F1 to finalise ongoing projects.

Abiteboul has spent the 11 past years with Renault.

Cyril Abiteboul, Riad Asmat and Tony Fernandes. (Photo: Caterham F1 Team)

“Cyril’s appointment is more good news for our F1 team,” said Tony Fernandes.

“As CEO he will lead our F1 operation and will work closely with Riad, who can now turn his full attention to the continuing growth of the wider Caterham Group which is already active in the automotive, aerospace and marine industries. Cyril will also strengthen the excellent relationship that we have with Renault, particularly as we work towards the introduction of the new engine regulations in 2014 when engines will play an even greater role in overall car performance,” he added.