News Details
Renault blame Red Bull pressure on Melbourne failings
Renault has revealed it took an unusually-aggressive approach to the 2015 Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, after pressure put on them by their partners Red Bull. Amid Red Bull's disastrous start to the new world championship in Australia, the energy drink-owned team lashed out at Renault for taking a retrograde step both in the power and reliability stakes. Now, Renault is hitting back, 'We had a last-minute engine development in which we bypassed our normal quality and test bench validation processes. 'It was these changes that caused the problems in Melbourne, and it is what we are now focusing on at the factory prior to Sepang,' he told L'Equipe. Abiteboul claimed: 'We were very...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Red Bull asked for ‘fierce’ development – Renault
Renault has revealed it took an unusually-aggressive approach to the 2015...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Marko confirms Renault in Toro Rosso takeover talks
High level talks are underway between Red Bull and Renault, regarding the...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Force India announces partnership with Hype Energy...
Sahara Force India is pleased to announce the beginning of a partnership...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Red Bull confirms Renault in Toro Rosso takeover talks
Talks are underway between Red Bull and Renault, regarding the sale of...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Francesco Bagnaia seems closer to leaving Ducati...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin likely to miss Sepang MotoGP test after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha admits 2026 MotoGP performance will decide...
Yamaha knows it must deliver a more competitive 2026 MotoGP bike to...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Trackhouse Aprilia launches two liveries ahead of 2026...
Trackhouse Aprilia satellite team has launched its two new liveries in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ed Carpenter Racing reveals multiple organizational...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Will Power sees ‘all the ingredients’ for a...
Will Power is approaching the beginning of his new IndyCar chapter, with...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Ed Carpenter to contest 23rd Indianapolis 500
Owner of the Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar team Ed Carpenter will race in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pato O’Ward joined by F2 champion in McLaren F1...
McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026,...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg takes early lead...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
The headaches facing WRC crews ahead of a ‘proper...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Can Lancia enjoy success on its anticipated WRC return?
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier still has motivation “to go for...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Worrying update surely means Arsenal need to break the...
Arsenal reportedly have some concerns about Kai Havertz's long-term...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Let's wait and see on Kai's knee
Morning all, happy Friday to you. Let's start with some reporting around...
2h ago from Arseblog.com
Major transfer hint as Arsenal star changes agents...
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has reportedly changed agents, with Fabrizio...
4m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Christian Horner announces shock major tour as possible F1...
Christian Horner is hitting the speaking circuit... Read More »
43m ago from RacingNews365.com
Why McLaren will keep its MCL40 mostly unchanged for...
McLaren has made its intentions clear before the... Read More »
34m ago from F1i.com
Red Bull boss 'sad to lose' F1 star
Racing Bulls F1 team principal Alan Permane has... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
