It goes without saying at this point, but we live in strange times. COVID-19 has completely changed life as we know it, and yet one thing remains constant: Cyril Abiteboul has found a way to buy himself more time in Formula 1. Yes, Abiteboul, Renault F1 team principal and long-time herald of the team’s return to prominence, has now stated that he expects them to be “fighting for podiums” in 2022, having moved his goal-posts from 2021 at the same time Formula 1 has shifted its next-gen regulations. On the surface, this seems totally fair. He’s been clear that it is the new regs that will help his team compete with the big boys again, and if they have been delayed then seemingly his...
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