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Renault F1 engine "there or thereabouts" with Ferrari

Renault was “there or thereabouts” with Ferrari regarding engine power last year, according to chief technical officer Bob Bell. The French manufacturer was a clear third in the engine pecking order behind Mercedes and Ferrari in 2015, as it struggled with performance and reliability. But changes to its internal structure, a new direction over the winter and successful in-season development transformed its fortunes in 2016. The improvement allowed Red Bull - which rebranded the Renault units as Tag Heuers - to beat Ferrari to second place in the constuctors' standings. Regarding where the Renault power unit slotted into the pecking order, Bell told Motorsport.com: “It's certainly...
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