“We have taken the right decision by choosing to end our collaboration.

“I would like to wish all the friends I made at Enstone a successful end
to the season. One thing is for sure – I’ll be back racing at the highest
level soon.”

Renault team principal Eric Boullier added: “Our disagreement with Nick
has been the subject of much media coverage lately, and we are pleased to
have reached a swift and reasonable solution.

“Our separation process was already a painful one, and neither of us
wanted to go through another legal hearing.

“We’re very grateful to Nick for the highly valuable contribution he’s
made to the team. We certainly had good times together, in particular
remembering our podium finish in Malaysia.

“He is a very strong and determined racer and we wish him every success
in the future.”

Senna – nephew of the late Ayrton Senna – qualified an impressive seventh in
Spa.

He will now finish the season with Renault. Kubica’s future remains uncertain
with the Pole recently undergoing another bout of surgery on his elbow.