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Renault Hired Budkowski for Capabilites, not Knowledge of Other Teams – Abiteboul

There has been much criticism and scepticism from other teams since the Renault Sport Formula 1 Team signed former FIA technical director Marcin Budkowski to its books, but Cyril Abiteboul has rejected claims that they have only signed him for his knowledge of other cars. Renault has agreed to delay Budkowski’s involvement in chassis development until 1 April, after the start of the 2018 Formula 1 season, and Abiteboul says he has been brought due to aid the progression of the Enstone-based team as they continue to strive to return to the front of the field. The main concerns of Renault’s rivals was that Budkowski’s role at the FIA allowed him to check over the designs of...
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