Red Bull insists its deal to run unbranded Renault power units is not at risk even if the French car manufacturer decides to pull out of Formula 1. Following a weekend of intense talks between Renault representatives and Bernie Ecclestone to try to resolve remaining differences over a commercial rights package, a decision on the company's future in F1 is expected within the next 48 hours. If Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn is satisfied with the package that has been put together, then he will green-light a takeover of the Lotus outfit to resurrect a works outfit. If, however, he believes the programme does not make sense for his company, then he could order it to shut down its F1 project...
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