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Only Verstappen gets upgraded Renault engine in Singapore

Renault only had time to produce one updated power unit for the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, and it's Max Verstappen who has it bolted on to the back of his Red Bull. Cyril Abiteboul, Renault managing director, confirmed that the manufacturer spent three development tokens for what is set to be the final update package for this season. Abiteboul explained to media why Verstappen was chosen ahead of Red Bull teammate Daniel Ricciardo and works Renault team drivers, 'There's no tactic, no strategy, no preference. We like Max, but it is just the natural way of managing the engine pool.' 'It was the plan to introduce a new engine for Max this weekend, so he is the one enjoying the improvement...
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