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Renault: We can reduce deficit to Merc

Renault Sport admits they still have ground to make up to Mercedes in terms of their power unit, but they are confident they will reach their target. The French engine manufacturer was found wanting last year and it meant the Mercedes-powered teams were able to steal a march on their rivals with the new turbocharged 1.6-litre V6 engines. Renault, who is supplying power units to Red Bull and Toro Rosso this year, appear to have made up some of 10 percent power deficit that they had last year, and managing director Cyril Abiteboul feels they will be halfway to their target when the season gets underway on March 15. 'Our main objective in Barcelona, which was outlined and shared with our...
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