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Renault Looking into Soft Tyre Management after Bahrain Struggles

Cyril Abiteboul was pleased that his Renault Sport Formula One Team secured a sixth place finish with Nico Hulkenberg during Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix, but tyre management, particularly with the soft compound of Pirelli tyre, was not as strong as it could have been. Unfortunately for the managing director of the Enstone-based team, Carlos Sainz Jr. could not add to his points tally at the Bahrain International Circuit, with the Spaniard losing time off the line before being forced to manage his fuel in the closing stages, missing out on the points by just over six seconds. Abiteboul believes Renault should be aiming to qualify higher up the grid in future races, feeling the R.S.18 has...
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