News Details
Renault aims to use 2017 MGU-K from Russian GP
Renault is hoping to get its 2017 MGU-K back on its cars from the Russian Grand Prix, after having to revert to last year's specification for the start of the Formula 1 season. Reliability concerns about the new MGU-K prompted the French car manufacturer to adopt a no-risk strategy at the first races for its work team, plus Red Bull and Toro Rosso. But the move back to the 2016 version has not come without penalty, because the older specification is 5kg heavier and requires an extra 1kg air bottle for cooling. With F1's latest generation of cars already on the weight limit, the extra bulk is not ideal – which is why Renault has vowed to do all it can to bring the 2017 version back as soon...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
'No doubt' 2017 car was good enough for midfield...
Technical chiefs at the defunct Manor team believe the squad had the...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
How a kitchen meeting helped reset Hamilton/Mercedes...
Toto Wolff says a meeting in his kitchen last winter with Lewis Hamilton...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
A hopeless 12 year-old Minardi sounds better - Horner
Crash_net Latest Tweets from Crash.net & GPF1rst
8y ago from Crash.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez on fairytale Honda return: “It’s more...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez assesses his Ducati future beyond 2026...
Nine-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will be a key figure in the rider...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP 2026: Team launches and pre-season testing...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Aleix Espargaro quits pro cycling after injuries...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Barnes: A wishlist for the 2026 IndyCar season
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Scott Dixon awarded prestigious New Zealand honor
To close out 2025, one of IndyCar’s most decorated drivers was awarded...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Exclusive: Nolan Siegel on hot seat entering contract...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Top five memorable drives of the 2025 IndyCar season
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
These are leading contenders for the 2026 Dakar Rally
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Juan Cruz Yacopini to miss 2026 Dakar Rally after sea...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier pays tribute to WRC rival that...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Not normal' wonderkid on Man Utd's radar in potential...
Manchester United are reportedly looking at a long list of players at the...
24m ago from CaughtOffside.com
'I just wish him all the best' - Arsenal boss Mikel...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has wished Enzo Maresca the best for his...
34m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Mikel Arteta explains the real reason he's dropped...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has now opened up on the situation of...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Transfer boost for Arsenal and Liverpool, target makes...
Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes has been linked with a move away from...
16h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Leclerc opens up on fame and F1: ‘My life has changed...
Charles Leclerc still remembers what it felt like... Read More »
44m ago from F1i.com
Max Verstappen reveals friendship surprise with axed Red...
This may come as quite a shock to some people. Read More »
44m ago from RacingNews365.com
Mercedes trounce Red Bull and Ferrari in McLaren pursuit...
It is clear F1 fans see a repeat of 2014 on the... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
