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Honda, Renault set to get engine development boost

The way is being paved for Honda and Renault to make strides in improving their power units after all four manufacturers agreed to in-season development for 2016. Following the introduction of the new generation V6 Hybrid power units in 2014, it was originally agreed that they would be homologated in February, with no development permitted in-season, in an effort to control spiralling costs. However, the sheer dominance of Mercedes in 2014 led to a loosening of the regulations for 2015, with 'tokens' being introduced, which could be spent in areas of engine development. The maximum number of tokens available was then set to decrease in the seasons leading to 2020. For 2016, however, it has...
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