Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone is trying to broker a deal to convince Renault to keep supplying engines to Red Bull next year if it is needed to keep the team in the sport. Red Bull is facing a crisis over its engines for 2016, after Mercedes and Ferrari made it clear that they are not in a position to give it power units for next year. With Honda also unable to expand its supply deal, the only option left on the table if Red Bull is not to walk away is to try to convince Renault to stay as supplier for another year. Such a deal would then give Red Bull breathing space to sort out the deal it wants with Ferrari for 2017. Motorsport.com has learned that Renault is resistant to such an...
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