While Cyril Abiteboul acknowledges that taking on Red Bull and McLaren with the same engine is an 'extra challenge' for Renault, it is, he says, also extra motivation. This season Renault will power two of Formula 1's biggest teams in Red Bull and McLaren while also seeing to their own works outfit. It promises to be an interesting campaign for Renault as their improvements will be marked against that of McLaren, who last year were ninth in the championship with Honda engines. But while McLaren are hoping that their swap to Renault will yield podiums, Red Bull want a title challenge, and Renault reckon they are both good benchmarks for this own team. 'Our strategy in Formula One is very...
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