Renault Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul has warned that Formula 1 must tackle the “serious topic” of so-called B-teams in the championship. The Haas F1 Team uses the regulations to out-source as much of its parts as possible – holding a close relationship with Ferrari – while Alfa Romeo has also forged a close alignment with the Italian operation. Red Bull and Toro Rosso this season have a much closer connection courtesy of both teams – under the ownership of the energy drink brand – using Honda power units. That has prompted some independent teams to question the status of a Constructor, with Abiteboul suggesting the current model has inadequacies that...
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