Petrov, the R30 and a distinct livery for Renault

After weeks of waiting and speculation, Renault took the covers off their R30 on Sunday at the same time confirming Vitaly Petrov as Robert Kubica's team-mate.

Renault entered F1's launch as the only top team with a race-seat still available, however, that has now been taken by Russian driver Petrov.

The 25-year-old, who finished second in last year's GP2 Championship, joined his new team-mate Kubica is taking the covers off Renault's F30.

And what an unveiling it was.

With ING's sponsorship a thing of the past, Renault have changed the colours of their livery, opting for an in-your-face yellow and black.

With the majority of the car yellow, streaked with black and red end plates, there will be no missing the Renault's on the grid.

In keeping with the designs of this year's cars, the R30 features a similar shark finn engine cover as revealed by Sauber earlier today.

But, putting the colours aside, new team boss Eric Boullier reckons this is the car that will put Renault back at the front of the grid.

"The start of a new Formula 1 season is always a time of great anticipation," he said. "For Renault, this is particularly true of the 2010 season as we begin a new era for the team.

"With a new structure in place, new drivers, and new colours, there is a lot to be excited about and a lot to look forward to in the year ahead.

"Setting objectives is never easy, but it's clear that we have high ambitions for 2010 as we aim to take Renault back to the front of the grid. However, this is not going to happen overnight and our ambition is to make this journey one step at a time.

"The R30 should be a competitive, strong and reliable car and we've opted for an aggressive development strategy.

"The factories in Enstone and Viry have been working flat-out during the long winter months to ensure that we begin the new season in the best shape possible. These factories have been successful in the past and they haven't forgotten how to win in Formula 1."

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