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Renault to evaluate upgraded B-spec engine in Spanish test

Renault has confirmed it will test its new B-spec engine during the two-day in-season test which follows the Spanish Grand Prix next weekend. It's hoped the upgraded power unit will deliver a big step in performance - enough of a boost to put engine customer Red Bull on a par with Ferrari according to Helmut Marko. 'We are pretty optimistic,' the Austrian said recently. 'If the figures are right it should put us back in a situation where we can win races again. In fact, we hope to be a threat to Ferrari the rest of the season.' Renault will also run a number of upgrades during the Spanish GP itself, but much of its upgrade package will debut at the test according to technical...
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