Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul says the French manufacturer would only be willing to seal an engine supply deal in F1 in the future with a true "partner", rather than with a mere customer. The Renault works outfit - which will be rebranded Alpine F1 from next season - will be the only team on the grid next year powered by its own engines as its current single customer McLaren will switch to Mercedes. Abiteboul is open to a collaboration with another team down the road but only on the basis of a genuine partnership that enhances the sporting and technical "perspectives" of both parties. Renault: Alpine rebranding all about the future - not the past "It has to be...
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