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Renault ‘closing the gap' to Mercedes
Renault's chief technical director Bob Bell believes they are heading in the right direction to match Mercedes in terms of its engine power. Managing director Cyril Abiteboul recently revealed his optimism about the progress being made, and now Bell has echoed the sentiment ahead of the RS.17 launch on February 21. 'It's certainly behind Mercedes, there or thereabouts with Ferrari, maybe slightly off but not by much,' Bell told Autosport. 'Renault has closed the gap to Mercedes. You only have to look at Red Bull's performance last year, they've been able to take the fight to Mercedes on many occasions. 'If nothing else that indicates not only a very good chassis but the engine has moved on...
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