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Renault opts for 'very aggressive' power unit in 2017
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Renault has taken a "very aggressive" option in terms of its power unit development in 2017, according to Cyril Abiteboul. The French manufacturer struggled for both performance and reliability in 2015 but showed good improvement last year after returning as a full constructor, with its power unit winning two races with Red Bull. Despite that progress, Abiteboul says next year's engine will be a radical departure from its previous concept. "Frankly we have had long discussions about [whether it is a gamble] because at the point in time that everything is changing on the rest of the car, we could have taken a more conservative approach in trying to...
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